Mairtin O'Connor Band
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Genre: Acoustic / Celtic / Folk
Location Galway, Ir
Profile Views: 77887
Last Login: 8/22/2011
Member Since 12/22/2006
Website www.oconnorhaydenodowd.com
Record Label Self Issued
Type of Label Unsigned
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Bio
Since about 2001 the current line up of the Máirtín O'Connor band has been steadily evolving into a cohesive musical entity. The three musicians have built a formidable musical relationship over the last few years gigging together frequently as well as collaborating in the studio. The catalyst for this was Máirtín when he invited the others to play on his ground-breaking 'Road West' album and again later on the 'Rain of Light' album, much of which went down live such was the musical and personal rapport that had developed between them. Individually they have built solid reputations as musicians in terms of ability and versatility. Máirtín was one of the main musical forces behind the now legendary Riverdance phenomenon. Having previously through his work with De Dannan, Midnight Well and Skylark and also as a solo artist, quite simply gone where no Irish accordion player had gone before. He is one of the most respected and best loved musicians ever to emerge from the country.</p> Cathal Hayden needs no introduction to anyone even remotely familiar with traditional Irish music. A multiple All-Ireland Championship winner, he achieved world-wide recognition as one of the founder members of Four Men and a Dog. He is one of Ireland's top fiddlers and his solo banjo performances are quite simply show-stopping. Seamie O'Dowd's musical abilities have become increasingly familiar at international level in recent years. Rooted deeply in the traditional music of Sligo, he has played in many genres of acoustic and electric music. He toured the world for a number of years with Sligo trad legends Dervish and recently has played both home and abroad with Liam O'Flynn, Matt Molloy and Mary McPartlan. -
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<p>MÁIRTÍN O'CONNOR.. - Accordion</p> <p>CATHAL HAYDEN.. - Fiddle & Banjo</p> <p>SEAMIE O'DOWD.. - Guitar & Vocals</p> Also join us at; www.facebook.com/mairtinoconnorband .... ..Slideshow images by Monika Schmettow Nurnberg 2008. ...... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .......... ...... .......... ..Bookings and Press Enquiries to;.. Tracy Crawford.. ....BallyO Promotions.. ..E - ballyopromotions@gmail.com ..T - + 353 86 852 0975 -
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'In their eclectic new album with Seamie O'Dowd, the versatile Máirtín O'Connor and Cathal Hayden have managed to bottle the essence of their dynamic live shows.' SIOBHÁN LONG Irish Times. CROSSROADS NOW AVAILABLE.... ..ONLY 20.00 EURO.. ..** FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING ** Máirtín O'Connor's new book of tunes INSIDE THE BOX OUTSIDE THE BOX - Now Available
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The trio of Máirtín, Cathal and Seamie first performed live together at a gig in Sligo town organised in memory of Dervish soundman Fin Corrigan. The rapport with each other and the audience was immediate and since then, the three have successfully played gigs in Ireland, Britain, mainland Europe and Australia where they played as part of the Masters of The Irish Tradition concert along with Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill, Steve Cooney, Iarla O'Lionáird and piper David Power. The concert sold out two nights in Sydney Opera House and received a rapturous reception.
They have just released a long awaited album entitled 'Crossroads' that has already received critical acclaim. The Irish Echo in New York has placed it in their top three Irish CD releases. The album captures the live essence of three musicians that have built both a personal and professional rapport with each other as well as with an ever increasing audience... Since about 2001 the current line-up of the Máirtín O’Connor Band has been steadily evolving into a cohesive musical entity. They have built a formidable musical relationship over the last few years, gigging together frequently as well as collaborating in the studio. The catalyst for this was Máirtín when he invited the others to play on his ground-breaking Road West album, and again later on the Rain of Light album, much of which went down live such was the musical and personal rapport that had developed between them. Individually, they have built solid reputations as musicians in terms of ability and versatility... Máirtín was one of the main musical forces behind the now legendary Riverdance phenomenon, having previously, through his work with De Dannan, Midnight Well, Skylark and as a solo artist, quite simply gone where no Irish accordion player had gone before. He is one of the most respected and best loved musicians ever to emerge from the country... Cathal Hayden needs no introduction to anyone even remotely familiar with traditional Irish music. A multiple All-Ireland Championship winner, he achieved worldwide recognition as one of the founder members of Four Men and a Dog. He is one of Ireland’s top fiddlers and his solo banjo performances are quite simply 'show stopping'... Seamie O’Dowd’s musical abilities have become increasingly familiar at international level in recent years. Rooted deeply in the traditional music of Sligo, he has played in many genres of acoustic and electric music. He toured the world for a number of years with Sligo trad legends Dervish and recently has played at home and abroad with Liam O’Flynn, Matt Molloy and Meteor Award nominee Mary Mc Partlan... FOR MORE INFORMATION ON MÁIRTÍN, CATHAL, GARRY AND SEAMIE CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINKS;.. THE TRIO'S WEBSITE.... www.taramusic.com/biogs/mocbg.htm .. www.tradcentre.com/cathal/ .. www.seamieodowd.com....
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December 22, 2006Members:
MÁIRTÍN O'CONNOR - AccordionCATHAL HAYDEN - Fiddle & Banjo
SEAMIE O'DOWD - Guitar & Vocals
Many fine musicians have played with Máirtín's groups down the years, musicians of the calibre of Garry O'Bhriain, Jimmy Faulkner, Ken Edge, James Blennerhasset, Danny Byrt, Liam Bradley, Martin Murray, Micheal O'Dhomhnaill, Maire Breathneach, Dessie Wilkinson and many others.
Slideshow images by Monika Schmettow Nurnberg 2008.
Bookings and Press Enquiries to;
Tracy CrawfordBallyO Promotions
E - ballyopromotions@gmail.com
T - + 353 86 852 0975
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