David Munnelly Band: David Munnelly (accordion, paino) Paul Kelly: (Mandolin and fiddle) Me: (flute, Bodhran, snare and vocals) Nic Gareiss: (feet) Philippe Barnes: (guitar and flute) Ryan Molloy: (piano and fiddles) and Shauna Mullin (main vocals)
Aidan O'Donnell, Kieran Munnelly, Sean Og Graham and Ryan Molloy: Aidan on Fiddle Kieran on flute, Sean Og on Guitar and Ryan on Piano.. Me an Bobby Mc Ferrin.. Not in a band with him... :)
Kieran Munnelly has been playing music since the age of seven and is an accomplished flute player and a dynamic Bodhr..n player. Kieran is a largely self taught musician, who started the Bodhr..n at the young age of seven and later taking up the flute at the age of thirteen.
Kieran credits his grandparents with being his main musical influence. Kieran is also a talented composer and he received the award of Composer of the Year, in 2003 for his compositions. Since then, Kieran has played and toured with some of Ireland's finest musicians both on the Irish and international Arena with such music luminaries as Matt Molloy, Martin O'Connor, Kieran Goss, Francis Black and many others, and played in such world renowned venues as the ‘Concertgebouw’ Holland, ‘Tanglewood’ Massachusetts along with ‘National Concert Hall Ireland’ this in it self gave him a great understanding and respect for the music.
Kieran is a founding member of ‘The David Munnelly band’ and with them he has recorded two albums ‘Swing’ released in 1999 and most recent ‘By Heck’ which was released in late 2003, which is nominated for album of the year 2005, (Irish music Magazine). With this band he appeared on a DVD ‘Irish Unplugged 2003’, also featured on this DVD was Kieran Goss (Solo) and ‘Francis Black and Band’ as a run on of this Kieran has toured extensively through out America and Europe. To the present time Kieran is currently studying a BA in Irish Music and Dance from the University of Limerick under the Instruction of Professor Michael O'S..illeabh..in and Niall Keegan.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this folk-carol on myspace... Poem 230 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (see my blog for details): CHRISTMAS SUNG SIMPLY
As gospellers have said, Beneath signalling skies, On land dusty to tread, A trough in a stable Was the strawy first-bed Of a divine baby - The forgiving Godhead.
A season for new hope - There then and here now; The yuletide of goodwill - There then and here now.
In respect of this chance, Beneath bright or dark skies, Faith's the star that we glance Attending Christ's churches And trying to enhance, With singing and ritual, Our God-loving stance.
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..?
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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.
The Annesley House North Strand (Fairview) Dublin 3
The Hootenanny Launch Gig
2 Stages 7 Acts
Collaborations on the night from…
Matthew Devereux (from The Pale) Keiron Black (from The Amazing Few) Wally Page Stephen and Tony Boylan Mick Duffy and Niall O’ Shea Alan and Breda Trimble Q and more…
Kicks off at 8.30pm Admission: 5 Euro
Everyones welcome along-it's gonna be a great nite full of fun+frolicks, so come along+join us for lots of Hootenanny Maddness!!! Emma, Q and Co. at The Qube Studio:)
aha!!! KIERAN!!! missed you so at ballyshannon... but well didn't had time really :o) been very busy, all went well how are ya??? had a great time at US? now off for a while? ah jealous you're having a ball at newyear's eve... wish you lots of magical moments in 2009... and do hope to cu now and then! big warm lievehugsxx
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