Solo artist. CD available from www.ciarandorris.com and www.cdbaby.com
'Tugs at the heartstrings with his emotionally charged singing' - Glasgow Evening Times
'A powerful voice and an accomplished guitarist, with some exquisite moments of string plucking' - Evening Echo, Ireland
'Like the best 'folk' music this is good, whole-hearted story-telling that touches upon all aspects of everyday life and leaves you genuinely interested, and moved, by the peoples, places and events'- Americana UK
'As a debut album, this is nothing short of brilliant. Emotional, passionate, and thought-inspiring. Ciaran has made Raglan Road his own'- Charles Dewhurst, No Celtic Boundaries
'A welcome debut album from a very impressive talent'- John O'Regan, Irish Music Magazine
'Beautiful musicianship throughout'- BBC Radio Ulster
Influences
Joni Mitchell, Mary-Chapin Carpenter, Dar Williams, Nanci Griffith, Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, Leonard Cohen, Martyn Joseph, Mike Silver, Patty Griffin, Eliza Gilkyson, Emmylou Harris, Kate and Anna McGarrigle, John Denver, Iris Dement, Maddy Prior, June Tabor, Benny Andersson
Not only an acclaimed singer-songwriter, but also a fine interpreter of song, Ciaran Dorris moved to Glasgow from his native Belfast in 1988, after several years carving out a name for himself on the Ulster folk scene, including a support slot to Eric Bogle at the Belfast Folk Festival.
Success in Scotland soon followed when Ciaran began working with Kentucky-born fiddler Kate Kramer in 1992, a relationship which spawned the band Arran Bede whose album 'The Gossamer Mansion' was released on the KRL label in 1994. His time with Arran Bede earned Ciaran many plaudits from the likes of Billy Connolly, The Herald's Rob Adams and the Glasgow Evening Times. Also during this period, he was a regional finalist in the TDK International Songwriting Competition.
Since Arran Bede broke up in 1995, Ciaran has spent many years doing concerts thoughout the British Isles for the Council For Music In Hospitals, and has also toured extensively with Perthshire-based singer Heather Innes.
The duo of Ciaran and Heather was invited to join the 'Britfolk' contingent to the North American Folk Alliance conference in 2002, and their much lauded album 'Waiting For The Calm' (2004) was described by Irish Music magazine as 'An aural feast...one of the most invigorating collections of folk songs issued this year'.
Ciaran's debut solo album of mostly self-penned material, 'Chasing Dreams Down A Dirt Road', is now available and has been hailed as 'a fine, literate collection' by Sarah McQuaid in the Irish Evening Herald.Ciaran also presents a regular Sunday show on Celtic Music Radio. CMR broadcasts across Glasgow and is also online at www.celticmusicradio.net
Hi Ciaran. Was great to see you Monday night at Glenfarg. Thoroughly enjoyed the gig and enjoying your CD too. Looking forward to being a Castaway!!! Will be great fun. See you soon, love Aileen and Co.
just stopping by on a brief sojourn away fro the quizzes of of FB lol!! come play soon with us in La Boca! its bliss!! and you know we've formed a band too? five of us! first rehearsals on monday night for the serious stuff1 what a St Andrews night thats going to be LOL as always you are sounding wonderful! mwhah!!!
You ARE part of the wiffledust family, ciaran..never forget that. And I am most grateful that you are on this Thanksgiving! Can't wait till you share a turkey with us soon!
Hey.........HAPPY THANKSGIVING! All is ok, and wish that all is going in the direction of your choice in you endeavors in this life. Thanks for everything, buddy.
Hi Ciaran, Hope you've been having fun on your travels! Will be great to have you back on Sunday night... so looking forward to that... Me? Working my backside off as per usual. You are my rest and recreation...Want to hear more about the band!!!!! Catcha soon! Love Linda.X
Hi Ciaran, thanks for the friends add. I've just been listening to your music, its lovely, and Ill be back for more later. Its a pleasure to be in the same company as Terry and JoAnne, they are lovely. Best wishes to you.
Hi darlin' - no need to appologize, we all experience the fast run of time! I wonder where and when this year rushed by? I am looking forward to the Sunday session - hope you bring lots of new stuff with you! Did you have a good holiday? Not been washed awa? Hugs, Johanna
Hi Ciaran, Great to hear your songs again and Paul and Craig are brilliant too. What a night, and what a warm welcome for you boys at Glenfarg Folk Club. See you soon, Cheers Doris
The book reads like fiction.... a story .... but as the book unfolds I find myself saying... Yep, I KNEW that.... It's amazing..... !!! Been talking to people and suddenly I'm getting things for them.... names, events.... weird...! Linda.x
Oh, finding that book amazing!!! Loads of spooky stuff happening... lol Whooosh! I should write it all down.... Are you missing us all..... You must be if you're popping in here.... Linda.x
Hi Ciaran, Been missing your dulcet tones on air...as we all are...but, don't you be feeling guilty about taking a hodilay ....lol It's has given me some time to catch up on my reading.... and very interesting and inspiring reading it is too! More and more synchronicities!!!! Oh Yeah.... Linda.X lol See you soonish... maybe...
Did you feel the vibes last evening when I raised my glass to ya?? It was a fine cabernet sauvignon! Too bad I could only have one glass.....I could have enjoyed that all night long. Hope all is well with you, busy person. Love your songs on your page, as always. I'm your biggest fan! Suz xo
Thanks for the Yay, you! It's gonna be a jam-packed, fun filled weekend....Opry at the Ryman, wine tasting, Haunted Tavern Tour Pt 2.....good times!!! :) And my bestie to boot!!! Yay indeed!!!
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