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Derek Byrne

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Released: Jan 1, 2008
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  • Genre: Bluegrass / Celtic / Folk

    Location MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Un

    Profile Views: 53828

    Last Login: 1/3/2012

    Member Since 8/23/2006

    Website http://www.myspace.com

    Type of Label Unsigned

  • Bio

    Derek is available as a solo act or with his band Paddygrass. His set list also includes many upbeat covers mixed with Kickass, Celtic Bluegrass. Derek toured for 6 years with Riverdance, as a singer and percussionist.

  • Members

    Derek Byrne - Vocals Banjo and Hand Percussion Tom Anderson - Drums TJ Hull - Fiddle and Whistle Amanda Caretta Hull - Bodhran and Whistle Peter Carlson - Bass

  • Influences

    Paul Brady, Kila, Cat Stevens, Solas, Joni Mitchell, Bela Fleck, The Edge, The Chieftains

  • Sounds Like

    Paul Brady, Kila, Damien Rice, Solas, Luka Bloom

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Bio:

New solo show, check out the new site Derek Byrne sings in Irish, English and drum speak, while playing rhythm and lead on five string banjo. He plays a vast array of acoustic percussion, looped live to create a unique texture for each song. Original material makes up the bulk of his set list. He chants in gaelic, plays jigs and reels and covers ancient Irish favorites with a unique twist. His set list also includes many upbeat covers from Acoustic Rock to Country and Bluegrass. Derek toured for 6 years with Riverdance, as a singer and percussionist. While travelling around the world he passed through Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Carrie, his wife to be was working backstage in the Auditorium. They fell in love and after a three year long distance relationship Derek left the show to marry the love of his life. They now have two kids, Cael and Keira. Derek writes about love ... of his wife, his family and Ireland. He was the singer songwriter of all the original material for the award winning irish band "Eidir".*****GET Derek's first CD "Erin Calling" and the new CD "Seize the Moment" at www.derekbyrnemusic.com

Member Since:

August 23, 2006

Members:

Derek Byrne sings in Irish, English and drum speak, while playing rhythm and lead on five string banjo and percussion.He is todays Irish one man band.

Influences:

Paul Brady, Kila, Cat Stevens, Solas, Joni Mitchell, Bela Fleck, The Edge, The Chieftains PURCHASE EIDIR'S: "Erin Calling" www.derekbyrnemusic.com

Sounds Like:

Paul Brady, Kila, Damien Rice, Solas, Luka Bloom

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