Kevin Kelly believes everyone has Rhythm!!!!
Kevin Kelly has a rare talent that you only come across a handful of times in a lifetime. His staggeringly haunting rhythms have the ability to touch the soul with their profound strength poignancy and depth. He has the unique talent taking old songs and breathing new life into them. He is also a renowned teacher of the Bodhrán with regular workshops.
Born in the heart of the Sperrin Mountains in 1973 he was immersed in a rich cultural heritage of his native Co. Derry.
He is currently in the 2009 Guinness Book of Records for holding the Largest Bodhrán Ensemble and has now 6 Albums and one DVD.
During the course of his career he has performed to appreciative audiences the world over and has featured in some of the most exciting performances and festivals around. 2008 has seen the release of Kevin’s first teaching DVD called "Round Ireland in 32 Beats" supported by Tourism Ireland.
He will be unveiling a new Album in November 2009 with its own unique upbeat Bodhrán style.
Whether he’s performing his native traditional songs of lost love or his original compositions, you will be hard pressed to find a more emotive and captivating performer. Kevin Kelly is at the very top of his field when it come to playing the bodhrán and one has the feeling he'll be there for a very long time.
Hello Kevin How are you , would like to invite you to Declans New Cd Launch let me know if you would like to attend i will put you on the door list xx Ngaire Kelly & Declan kelly
Hey Kevin, How'er things down under, Hello from Canada , Thanks for the add , I moved from Clondalkin Co. Dublin before headin to Canada, told me Ma , I 'd be back in about 3 maybe four weeks! Mad stuff ,,that was 19 years ago,all the best Alan.
Thank you for accepting my friend request; I just recently bought a Bohdran drum to see if I can teach myself to play it; I haven't played any musical instrument in over 25 years, guitar was what I did play, and so it's like it's all knew to me again getting in touch with the rhythm's. But I've only had my drum for three days now and I'm feeling like it's a part of me already, is that a good thing? or do I need it amputated off my arm? :) Anyway I love your style of playing as well, it shows that there are other ways to play this drum then with a tipper, in fact I find playing the drum with my hands more fun as I can work the drum from both the front and back of the drum skin to get some real rythmns going and it's not as hard on my wrist trying to learn the Irish style, although that's what I want to learn .....eventually , if I can keep the tipper from flying out of my hand, uh maybe a dab of crazy glue might do the trick :)
