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Mairtin O'Connor Band
Folk / Acoustic / Experimental

"MAIRTIN O'CONNOR BAND"

Galway
Ireland

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   Mairtin O'Connor Band: General Info
Member Since12/22/2006
Band MembersMAIRTIN O'CONNOR(accordion) CATHAL HAYDEN(fiddle,banjo) GARRY O'BHRIAIN(guitar,mandocello,keyboards,vocals) SEAMIE O'DOWD(guitar,vocals)
InfluencesMairtin!
Record Labelunsigned
Type of LabelNone




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   About Mairtin O'Connor Band
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


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Mairtin O'Connor Band's Friends Comments
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Maltavern





Jul 9 2008 2:53 PM

Voici les dates de la Tournée 2008 de Maltavern "Folk Rock Celtic d'Irlande et de Bretagne".
A bientôt sur les routes!
Christo pour Maltavern




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Maltavern - boogie blues jig live fleury
envoyé par linojo89..
Piccola Orchestra La Viola





Jul 2 2008 5:05 PM

fernanda valdés





Jun 28 2008 11:01 PM

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.

thanks xxx
Sean Regan





Jun 8 2008 5:45 PM

Hey Mairtin was nice havin the few tunes witcha the other week we will have to get that fishing in one of the days yahooo!
Maltavern





Jun 4 2008 2:10 PM





Piccola Orchestra La Viola





May 21 2008 2:42 PM

Thanks for add...
It's a honor for us!!!
From Italy...Piccola Orchestra La Viola
Kathleen/Celtic - Official myspace profile





Apr 25 2008 10:04 AM

Thank you for the gift of friendship.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Love
Kathleen x
Peddyr





Apr 20 2008 9:49 PM

Go robh maith mór a'd ar son an 'add' a Mháirtín!

Slan!
Toein’ in the Dark





Apr 20 2008 12:04 AM

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.

Sláinte
Jenny
Toein' in the Dark
Bernie Phaid





Apr 14 2008 10:10 PM

Ceol aoibhinn...mar is gnáth.
Mo bhuíochas díbh.
Sean Regan





Apr 14 2008 9:58 PM

howya,,
Paul Bradley





Apr 11 2008 10:37 AM

Great music lads!
I have put up a bit of info on Raifteiri or Raftery on my blog and a few of my new poems, would love you to check them out.
Sean Og Graham





Apr 9 2008 11:18 PM

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.
Rindy





Apr 8 2008 1:02 AM

Photobucket
Thanks for the wonderful music and nice to meet you Mairtin
Slainte, Rindy
Dominique Marczak





Apr 5 2008 4:13 PM

Hi Mairtín
thanks for the add
beautiful music. Greetings from France.
Dom
Two Bits String Band





Apr 4 2008 9:01 PM

Thanks, Martin, for the add. Our little band is very honored.
Vonnie from 2 BitsRed Fox with Jill Newton by Laurie Indenbaum
Michelle Lally





Mar 22 2008 9:27 PM

Hey Mairtin. Just stopped by to say Hello! And to have a listen to The Road West...I love it. You rocked The Big Gig!!! Love, Michelle.
x
Tim Edey





Mar 12 2008 12:33 AM

Hey Mairtin!

you rock as always!

catch ya for more madness soon i hope:)

best wishes from over the water

tim
PRAKASH - OF E.SUSSEX & THE WORLD





Mar 7 2008 12:35 PM

Greetings

I wish you a great weekend.

PLEASE ALLOW ME TO SHARE.

I send you this Magical piece of Music
I recorded in Killarney 24.02.08

Cathal Hayden-banjo
Mairtin O'Connor-accordion
Seamie O'Dowd-guitar

ENJOY.

Didier Allain





Mar 5 2008 6:57 PM

Hi Martin.Good Luck from Brittany. Didier
Brendan O'Byrne





Feb 17 2008 12:20 PM

Just wishing you well in your endeavours, if you would like to visit Wedding Music Experts Profile your welcome
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It's a leap year Guys
It's the Ladies Turn To Propose !!!
“Friends Shine On Rainy Days
All the best
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Christian Maes





Feb 8 2008 2:01 AM

hello Mairtin, all the best for 2008, hope to meet you soon, and play one or two kimmel's together
all the best for you and your family
Christian
Béal Maidine RTÉ RnaG





Jan 22 2008 9:09 PM

Conas atá Máirtín? Gach rath ort sa bhliain nua.
Caoimhín
Imosima





Jan 22 2008 11:13 AM

Merci pour l'ajout!
on adore ce que vous faites!
à bientot en Bretagne!!
David Munnelly





Jan 21 2008 11:52 PM

B-lated Happy New year to the O Connors.. see ye soonish.. d
kevin camus





Jan 21 2008 2:53 PM

hello mairtin! great sound! I love your music!
I hope to see you soon...
kevin
www.Strings.ie





Jan 11 2008 3:16 PM

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myspace.com/stringsireland.

Mirella





Dec 31 2007 1:48 PM

Hi Mairtin, Wishing you Sistke and all the family a nothing but a fantastic 2008. x
Con Kelleher Photographer.





Dec 29 2007 11:31 AM

Hi Mairtin,
Hope you and yours had a great xmass,
Best wishes for the new year.
Great to see the music on your page.
RAINY DAYS





Dec 10 2007 2:32 PM

Brendan O' Regan





Dec 6 2007 2:01 PM

Whoa, thou bellowing prodigy. May your earholes ne'er fester!!!

Proximus.
Brendan O'Byrne





Nov 30 2007 5:12 PM

Check out this album, An Ideal Christmas Gift for all.Beautifully played melodies on piano with full orchestra. Very relaxing and sootheing to the ear.

A digital download with full art work suitable for all media formats

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Enjoy listening to this album

Happy Christmas

Brendan
Søren Gyllström





Nov 27 2007 2:49 PM

Hey Mairtín! Good to meet you at the Menloe Hotel last weekend - deadly tunes with Tim & Seamus - wow!

Cheers
Søren
Shona McMillan





Nov 19 2007 11:42 PM

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.

All the best, Shona :-) x
Michelle Lally





Nov 19 2007 10:35 PM

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
Fred Guichen





Nov 4 2007 10:42 PM

Fred Guichen





Nov 1 2007 4:35 PM

Brendan O'Byrne





Oct 26 2007 10:39 AM

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
Fred Guichen





Oct 8 2007 4:54 AM

hello
thank's for the add.
fred
Brendan O'Byrne





Sep 14 2007 10:41 AM

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
Kerry Dexter





Sep 7 2007 8:28 PM

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.
Mirella





Aug 29 2007 3:51 PM

Hi ya Mairtin, how's the life on myspace going?! ha. x
David Munnelly





Aug 1 2007 11:40 PM

hows it goin, hope yer well and all that..Dm