Since about 2001,the current line-up of the Mairtin O’Connor Band has been steadily evolving into a cohesive musical entity.
The four 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 Mairtin when he invited the other three 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.
Mairtin 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.
Once described as “Irish music’s Renaissance Man” Gary O’Bhriain is a renowned musician in many musical genres.An excellent pianist, guitarist, singer, songwriter, arranger, producer and instrument maker, he has worked with Mairtin for many years as well as playing with‘Buttons and Bows” “Skylark” “At The Racket”, Finbar Furey and many others.
He has been involved recently,along with Cathal and Mairtin, in an exciting fusion of classical,European, and traditional Irish music in collaboration with the Galway based “Contempo”quartet.
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 MAIRTIN,CATHAL,GARRY AND SEAMIE,
CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINKS;
www.taramusic.com/biogs/mocbg.htm
www.galwayensemble.ie(ConTempo Quartet)
www.tradcentre.com/cathal/
www.seamieodowd.com
hi martin i love your music. one friend of mine... carolina.. she is a bodhram player .. talk me about you.. is a pleasure for me be part of your friends.
Hello Martin, and thanks for adding us to your friends.
Great tunes on your page - Inagh Valley is gorgeous. I first heard you play when you came to Rotherham years ago and enjoyed it so much I bought 'Chatterbox' that night! Good to 'meet' you again on MySpace.
Hey Mairtin! hope all is well, haven't seen ya in a while now! have you brought out any new and amazing albums recently?! ive played the others to death. hope to bump into you soon. Sean Og.
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Hey there Mairtin, hope you are well and the tunes are mighty! Grand to link up to you here and hope to see you again in Galway before (hopefully) not too long.
Hi there martin! just saw the lighteen on and thought i'd say hi. I really enjoyed our time in Ennis with you.The gig was amazing and i was touched by the lovely dedication... Thanks again. Hope we see you soon again for more tunes and songs. Love Michelle.x
A song of tribute, and to the memory Of the late Tommy Makem (a legend Of Irish folk music) can now Be heard on my space It is written in the style of Tommy Makem songs in as much as I Could achieve that. It features The banjo and whistle the instruments Tommy played Come Listen and Enjoy. Brendan www.myspace.com/brendanobyrne
Hello there, Thanks for the add, glad to meet you, to be in your circle and to have you in mine. Wonderful Music as always. “Friends Shine On Rainy Days” All the best Brendan www.brendanobyrne.com www.myspace.com/greatmaestro www.myspace.com/brendanobyrne
Mairtin, thanks for the add, and always for the great music. we met about two years ago Cathie Ryan's gig at Glor in Ennis. fine to meet you there, and to cross paths again on myspace.
