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It's been almost a decade since dunn was formed with a handfull of original songs, two guitars, and a love for Irish music. Formally known as AcoustiCeol, dunn is not your typical Irish band. With such a diverse group of musician's sharing the stage, how could they be?
Guitarist and singer-songwriter Shane Dunn grew up listening to every known, and a few unknown relatives singing in pubs, living rooms and street corners scattered throughout Ireland.
Bassist Josh Oliver who has deep roots in the Chicago blues scene is a very in-demand session bassist who is redefining the meaning of funk through Irish music.
The "mad fiddler" from Nova Scotia, Damon Leibert who has shared stages with some of the biggest names in Celtic music. There's never a dull moment with this guy around.
From Brazil, Boston-based drummer Rodrigo Bonelli has toured around the world play just about every genre of music you can think of.
Together they give life to songs that will have you looking back at history with a point of view not always discussed in history books, and forward to a future of hope and wonder. That voice. That fiddle. That drummer guy. That dude on bass. Take your pick. They are all a part of the same beautiful, gritty, angry, loving, funny, thought-provoking, fun and insightful sounds that run through their songs. Not just in their own songs, but also in the way they interpret the songs of their heroes (classical and contemporary) and their histories. Come to a show prepared to sing along, raise a glass, make new friends and join in a musical experience that reminds us all why we love music in the first place.
Look for their debut full length album this winter at any gig, or online at iTunes.
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