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Martin Tourish
Roots Music / Folk / Experimental

Accordionister, Composer and Note-Bender.



Dublin
Ireland

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Member Since12/2/2006
Band Websitehttp://www.martintourish.com
Band MembersI play under the heading "Martin Tourish & Friends" so the line-up can vary from gig to gig.
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Sounds LikeHere are a few vids of fun times. When you get through them, try this link for the craziest session of my life so far! :) Bumblebee in the Bar!!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=li7Pb005mXU

This is what a box player, bouzouki man and cool dude in general get up to during a break from filming the new TG4 TV add!!!
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   About Martin Tourish

Accordionist, Composer and Producer Martin Tourish was born into a musical family in Co. Donegal and began playing from three years of age. His ancestors were collectors of Donegal fiddle music from the late 1800's and his cousin Ciaran Tourish is renowned for his playing with the band Altan.

Named as being in the top 3 piano accordionists in Irish music in The Rough Guide to Ireland, he has brought his instrument to a new level by being the first piano accordionist to win TG4's prestigious "Young Musician of the Year" in 2008, an accolade regarded by The Irish Times as being "the Irish Music equivalent of an Oscar". In the same year, he graduated from The Conservatory of Music and Drama achieving first class honors in classical performance and winning the Anne Leahy Medal for the highest academic mark for his dissertation "The James Tourish Collection: Its Stylistic Significance within Its Cultural Context". Within a month after completing his degree, he was offered the prestigious ABBEST scholarship from the Dublin Institute of Technology to complete a PhD entitled, "The development of complex stylistic identities by way of the musical catalyst theory as a basis for third level education in traditional music and creativity".

When his debut album Clan Ranald with bouzouki player Luke Ward was released, it was listed by music critic Earle Hitchner of the Irish Echo and Wall Street Journal, as being in the top 20 albums of 2005. That year also saw him make a guest appearance on the hit South African soap opera Isidingo, in which he both played and acted a small role.

Martin has been involved with many types of music, including Balkan, Klezmer, Rock, the music of Astor Piazzolla, and has shared the stage with acts as diverse as Altan, The Cafe Orchestra and Patti Smith, recorded with Nectar and Carmine Rojas (of David Bowie and Tina Turner fame) and in 2007 amongst other gigs in Europe, completed a three week German tour of the album as well as playing in Asia. In Ireland, he has taken part in the Facing North Tour which saw him share the stage with Danish duo Haugaard & Hoirup, played on the Trad Connections tour which combined elements of traditional, classical, jazz, and ethnic musical styles, and also was involved in the development of "Invoke" and "Real-Eyes" which saw the combination of trad, rap, and ariel dance.

He has played the major venues in Ireland such as Vicar St., The Irish National Events Centre and The National Concert Hall several times and has been asked by Áras an Uachtaráin to perform for the President of Ireland, the Irish and foreign governments on three separate occasions in the last number of years. He has given interviews and played live on radio programs such as The Arts Show, The Bloom of Youth and Ceili House by RTE, as well as shows by Radio Na Gaeltachta and NewsTalk fm. He has also featured on television shows such as Ardan, Soisceal Phariac, Nuacht TG4, and the Gradam Ceoil by TG4 and has appeared on Nationwide and the Six One news by RTE, often giving interviews in both Irish and English. His work in television reached its apotheosis in 2008 when he was commissioned by TG4 to compose, produce, play and act in their new television and Cinema add campaign "The more you look, the more you see".

Martin is currently working on the publication of volume one of The James Tourish Collection and on his next Trad album "Exegesis"

Here's to the future!

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Adam





Jul 1 2009 10:33 AM

I will upload tracks when they're finished im crap with technology and getting things finished ha . yeah the only thing im reserved about is the lefthand side of the pietro but i still love it ! where are you playing these days ? concerts ? pubs?
as you know theres an extreme shortage of pianobox players in dublin so ill be sure to catch ya for a few tunes soon !

All the best
Consuelo Nerea


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Jun 29 2009 11:13 AM

Hi Martin!Thank you for the friendship and wonderful music.I hope to see you soon live again around the world..probably in Ireland ..or Siena!Hope you enjoy our music.xx
David Franks: Walkabouts Verse





Jun 25 2009 7:41 PM

(Hi: enjoyed my visit.) 

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.

(C) David Franks 2003
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Jun 25 2009 10:29 AM

Thanks for the add!
Great playing and music!
Warm regards from Split, Croatia!
Floriane Blancke





Jun 19 2009 9:10 AM

hey Martinbob!great to hear from you !!!how u?everything good here, woke up really early 2day and in mighty form to learn new tunes!Heading to da Carlow festival with Dermot for 2days,should be good craic.....lots of story to tell u and am sure that you have some for me too!!miss ya loads.....flo xxxx
sarah lynch





Jun 9 2009 12:21 AM

Im gobsmacked. Is there anything you can't do!See you soon for tunes, and check your mail!
Odarka





Jun 3 2009 8:20 PM

Nice to meet you! Thanks fro the musical frienship..
Odarka
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Jun 1 2009 3:24 PM

Thank you so much for your kindness Martin,it is greatly appreciated !Best wishes and continued success with your wonderful music ,James.
benjamin





Jun 1 2009 1:30 PM




NEU TSHIRT, lass comment wenn das dir gefallt:) das wäre nett:) (unter album works) ;)
Eigse





May 27 2009 8:44 AM

Great, hope to see you there!
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May 21 2009 8:21 PM

Wonderful sounds Martin !Wishing you continued success !James.
Freda





May 16 2009 7:39 PM

quack!
benjamin





May 7 2009 2:41 PM



a little video of me lol
alan burke





Apr 24 2009 8:12 PM

Tricks (much like the craic) are 90. Which by anybodys reckoning is 3x30. You're very welcome to the add. I hope it finds you well and prospering..We WILL have a pint together again..
Ádh mór go dtí sin.
Eamonn Cagney





Apr 23 2009 2:54 PM

Ahow Martin, was thinking about ya just yesterday, we have one violin part to record on Friday and then all recording is done, at last! I was off meself ag galavatáil o'er the wknd, we must have another jam soon, coming up to Dublin wknd of the 8th May so i'll be in touch, how's your recording going?
MacDara





Apr 23 2009 9:10 AM

Tá mé go maith Martin.
We must meet for a subh (Jam)!
Deirdre O’Leary





Apr 18 2009 11:04 PM

Thanks, Martin. Me too! Harder from where I'm living, but I'd love to hear you again.

Best,
D
The Rawmarsh Mashers





Apr 16 2009 5:52 PM

"Come on in my friend your welcome" and thanks for joining the small Gang of Mashers friends.

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Athena





Apr 13 2009 5:13 PM

hey boyo how's it goin? you still in Dublin?

love the music, got a new track up would love to know what you think. it needs a re-edit yet i think but it's almost there!!!

what you been up to lately?

xx
Jim ( Elven )





Apr 10 2009 7:14 PM

Anatomy of Soul





Apr 4 2009 11:38 PM


Hey!
Thank you!
New Anti-War song Mr.
President by Anatomy of Soul
Peace and Love,
ANATOMY OF SOUL

DRD ---new CD---


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Mar 30 2009 1:58 PM

Hiya Martin.
Thaks for your kindest comment. I'm very happy you like our cd.
Hope to see you some day here or overthere and play a tune.
Dolfu
Jim ( Elven )





Mar 27 2009 3:02 PM

"A Boxful of Treasures" Folk Club Forlì





Mar 22 2009 10:28 PM

...."Martin Tourish & Friends" live in Forlì !
All Tha Best !
Antonio x"A Boxful of Treasures" Folk Club, Forlì, Italy
"A Boxful of Treasures" Folk Club Forlì





Mar 22 2009 10:25 PM

Hi Martin,

Thank you for your friendship. Your music is amazing. I hope to meet you some day, maybe here in Italy...
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