I have a lot of Different influnces from Vinnie Kilduff, Mary Begin, Sean Ryan,
Paul Mcgrattan,Terry Bingham, Ronan Browne, Paddy Kennan, Dermuid Moynihan. Planxty, Bothyband, i also like singers including kate Rusby, June Tabour, Chris Wood, Joni Mitchell, Family and friends.
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The CD, like Gavins chosen instrument, is simple and unpretetentious but his fluent approach to jigs, reels, hornpipes, highands and slow airs is expressive, tasteful and beautiful, placing the 23 year old in the ranks of great tin whistle exponants such as Mary Bergin, Sean Ryan and Micho himself. Paul Dromey, The Irish Echo.
Gavin Whelan is widely regarded as one of the finest exponents of the tin whistle. His eponymous debut recording propelled the tin whistle to centre stage, winning high praise from critics for his crisp, uncluttered phrasing and bright, clean tone. The album, released in 2001, was hailed by one critic as "beautiful, captivating and formidable". He also featured as lead instrumentalist on many TV shows including Geanntraí, Open House, and The High Reel. He has toured Ireland extensively as a solo artist appearing at such prestigious venues including The Cobblestone, Smithfield, Dublin; Whelans, Wexford St., Dublin; The Sprit Store, Dundalk; The Lobby, Cork; The Wexford Arts Centre; An Cultúrlann, Belfast; and The Civic Theatre, Tallaght. In November 2002He has taken part in many festivals including the Finnish Irish Festival in 1998 1999 and 2002; Lapua Folk Festival, Finland;Tel Aviv Irish Festival, Isreal; Gutenbrunn Folk Festival, Austria; Music under the Mountains, Hollywood, Co Wicklow; Beo Celtic Music Festival, National Concert Hall,.
In 2004 he was asked to headline the prestigious Music Network Tour The Next Generation. Since graduating with a Higher National Diploma in Irish music performance from the Senior College, Ballyfermot, Gavin has been actively involved in the teaching of Irish traditional music in primary schools in the Dublin area. and also teaches anually at the Willie Clancy Summer School in Miltown Malbay CoClare,In 2002 he was nominated by Irish Music Magazine for Best Traditional Newcomer for that year. 2006 saw the release of his second album Another Time.
He has just released his third album In full flight.
www.gavinwhelan.ie
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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.
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