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Scottish Folk Singer Jim Brannigan has recently returned to Vancouver Island following four years of playing and living on Nova Scotia's Cape Breton Island where he quickly became a favourite with tourists and locals alike. Jim has been entertaining North American audiences with his own unique style since 1979 and is held in very high regard by others in the entertainment world.
His concerts consist of mainly Celtic Folk songs, (he is a Scot, though of Irish stock) and some Canadian and Australian & American folk songs as well as a steady flow of Brannigan humour and some of his own musical compositions. He has three albums to his credit; The Singing Bird, The Hills of Margaree & Troubadour.
Jim Brannigan has played coffee houses, concerts, ,house concerts, festivals, hotels, lodges, pubs, lounges, clubs, cafe's, restaurants, markets and fairs and is well known for his ability to interact with the audience. He keeps a very busy schedule and has toured coast to coast many times. Now that he is back and living in the Highlands outside of Victoria, Jim is determined to play in as many BC & Alberta communities as he possibly can. ...
"What an absolute joy to run into Erynn Marshall right here on MySpace.
We shared many, fun filled gigs at O'Bean's Cafe, along with Jeremy Walsh, back in the 90s. She joins me on "The Singing Bird" album and is without exception, the best fiddler that I have ever heard."
Jim Brannigan, Fabrizio de Andre, Bryan Bowers, Enya, The Dubliners, Sinead O'Connor, Clannad, Altan, Great Big Sea, Lunasa, Pete Seeger, Tom Paxton, Mozart, Beethovan, Al Grierson, Roger Miller, Rogers & Hammerstein, Paul Simon, Weird Al Yankovich, Clandestine, Ed Miller, Bing Crosby, Barenaked Ladies, They Might Be Giants, Jackopierce, Angelo Branduardi, Bjork, Cat Stevens, Johnny Cash, Leonard Cohen, The Wolfe Tones, Great Big Sea, Gaelic Storm, Flogging Molly, Black 47, Dervish, Martin Carthy, Ewan MacColl, Emerald Rose, Bedlam Bards, Avalon Rising, Brother, Cantiga, Owain Phyfe, Ceann, Celtic Stone, Dust Rhinos, The Tea Merchants, Blaggards, Emtpy Hats, Enter the Haggis, Fathom, Flook, The Clancy Brothers, The Corries, The Dubliners, Silly Wizard, Andy M. Stewart, Steeleye Span, The Fureys, Christy Moore, Phil Coulter, Heather Dale, Bow Triplets, Rise, Stonecircle, Seamus Kennedy, Ben Sands, The Rogues, Tommy Makem, Wicked Tinkers, 3 Pints Gone, Serious Kitchen, Tullamore, The Elders, Bedlam, Broceliande, Flying Fish Sailors, Jesse Linder, Queen Anne's Lace, The Jolly Rogers, Tartanic, The Lost Boys, Three Quarter Ale, Vash. Wolgemut
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Keltischer Volksmusikant und Entertainer " JIM BRANNIGAN" spielt seit ueber 20 Jahren vor nordamerikanischem Publikum. Jim gilt als Meister seiner Kunst - ein Troubadour mit einer Stimme aus reinem Silber. Er begleitet sich auf Tenor-Gitarre, Tenor-Banjo oder irischer Bouzouki. Sein reichhaltiges Repertoire stammt von irischen und schottischen Volksliedern. Seine weiche Mundart und Stimme zaubern etwas Besonderes, wo immer er auftritt. Man sollte keine Gelegenheit auslassen JIM'S unterhaltsame Auftritte zu erleben. Geniessen Sie hier eine Auswahl seiner vielen Songs. Kontakt: jimbrannigan@yahoo.com
Jim Brannigan, Andy M. Stewart, Ed Miller, Black 47, The Dubliners, Clannad, Enya, Bryan Bowers, Irish Rovers, Loreena McKennit, The Corries, Joni Mitchell, Elvis Presley, Altan, Martin Carthy, Dolores Keane & John Faulkner, Jean Redpath, Roger McGuinn, The Clancy Brothers, Ewan MacColl, Kingston Trio, Christy Moore, Dick Gaughan, Fairport Convention, Dervish, Phil Coulter, The Fureys, Steeleye Span
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..?
Are Mixcraft and samplitude free. I figure I'll master Cubase for now, but I am willing try anything once if it is free. And if it is awesome, change gears.
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.
not dropping by but making a special trip to call on u...
do u like sea ? sometimes it looks calm and peace but sometimes it makes waves
did u got covered with spray ? maybe u wonder why does i ask so .. well , coz just now i have finished my newest tune named spray :)
spray is very beautiful and thrilling in the twinkling of an eye it's so out of control that we r hard 2 catch its come and go
what's ur come and go ? i sincerely invite u 2 listen ( or experience ) and leave me a review if u r willing 2 share ur personal spray in life also welcome 2 my newest blog "New Tune Release : Spray"
HiJim I am sure we can still meet up for a jam session and there may be more gigs in May I am with an agency now so hopefully will be doing more work. Slainte Mary
Hi Jim :) I am at Monaiave folk festival 8th 9th and 10th May I will be supporting a band and am also hosting an open stage for them . Be great to see you . Slainte Mary
Well, it's getting chilly (for San Antonio)... makes me think how nice it would be to be inside, near a large open fireplace, with a few soothing drinks, listening to a Scottish minstrel named Brannigan sing haunting melodies...
