Eoin Dillon
Uileann Pipes, Tin Whistle, Low Whistle, Shakers, Vocals
Cabinet Maker by trade before he began making uilleann pipes and ultimately living from playing them. Also plays whistle low and high. Likes to swim when the weather is warm. Occasionally watches television and wonders why there are men running around chasing a ball. As a vegetarian his favorite colour is green. Favorite number is whatever is on the dice.
Founder member of Kíla and worlds first pipe psychologist, Eoin has also qualified as cabinet maker, taught woodwork on Tory Island and during his apprenticeship with Cillian Obriain (Pipemaker) made his present set of Uileann pipes. Eoin has held his own sessions up and down the country and has worked with Hector Zazu, Manus Lunny, Jane Sibbery and has played on most of the film, theatre scores recorded by Kíla.
Released "The Third Twin" in 2005 His debut solo album, recorded with Proinsis Tate on Bouzouki, Desmond Cahalan on Guitar, with Steve Larkin on Fiddle and Violin.
Eoin has held his own sessions in pubs in Dublin, Donegal and Kerry since late 80's till now.
Toured with Aoife Ní Fhearraigh - 1995-96.
Toured Sweden with Mála - 1994.
Milkman from 1983 to 1989.
Other recordings contributed to:
Greenwood - 'The Voice of Celtic Myth'
Hector Zazou and Barbara Gogan - 'Made on Earth'
The Musical Pub Crawl - 'The Sessions'
Natural Born Elvis - Childline Benefit CD
Soul Flower Union - Sony Japan
The Greatest GAA Album Ever - RTÉ
Other Artists/ Bands played with:
Baaba Maal
And it would be impossible to list all the traditional musicians he's played with in the thousands of sessions around the country.
Music for Film/Theatre:
'Cosa Nithe' - Rosg Teo - 1998
Co-wrote music with the rest of Kíla.
'Hidden Treasures' - Loopline Films - 1998
Co-wrote music with the rest of Kíla.
'Gold In The Streets' - Ferndale Films - 1997
Co-wrote music with the rest of Kíla.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; Historic buildings are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
Michael Brunnock will be performing with his Irish Band "Little Palace" November 5th 8pm Whelans, Dublin November 7th 9pm Headfort Arms, Kells, Co. Meath November 12th 8pm The Backroom, Navan, Co. Meath Little Palace will be releasing their New Single "Beekeeper" from their latest album Invitation Time. We all hope to see you there. Keep Music Alive go hear a show.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
ciao a tutti...abbiamo caricato 4 brani tratti dalla colonna sonora del film Liberarsi da noi composta ed eseguita l'anno scorso e pubblicata quest'anno...se vi va di ascoltare...ciao
exactly. im going to see how much money i get for my b-day... which probably won't be much lol. and then i'll see where to go from there. hehhehe im excite! ethan's excited cuz we'll have the same phone. we're such dorks, i know; anyways, yeah i know exactly what u mean i need one too but yeah its the only way to move forward and hey if its true love let it go and if it comes back then ull know for sure!!! and OH I am so jealous that you got to go to Savannah! maybe i'll get to go soon too! i've been saving up my money that i've been getting from taking those survey things online. i'm up to $243 (heh, weird number, i know) so far, so i figure once i hit like a thousand, i'm goin on a va-ca, baby! do em, too! they're like soooo easy. i guess you'll have to type the link into internet explorer or whatever, but here it is:
FairplayCollective's Michael Brunnock has teamed up with his old band Little Palace and have just released a single entitled "Eviction" and can be down loaded at www.downloadmusic.ie
They have also released their third album called Invitation Time and is available in all good music stores.
Little Palace will be touring Ireland to support the release of their album and can be seen/heard at these venues.
March 29th CRANE LANE - CORK March 31st ROISIN DUBH - GALWAY April 1st DOLANS WAREHOUSE - LIMERICK April 3rd THE SPIRIT STORE - DUNDALK April 4th HEADFORT ARMS - KELLS April 7th WHELANS - DUBLIN April 9th THE BACKROOM - NAVAN
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