Musicians on the Uilleann Piper CD (2000) are
Mick McNamara - guitar and bobhran on tracks 5 and 11,
Peter Browne - guitar on track 4, Paul McCabe - guitar on tracks 2,6 and 9, Clare Martin - flute and Jacqui Martin - fiddle on track 7
Musicians on the Shady Woods cd are
Eileen Gannon - harp on tracks 4,7 and 10,
Bernie McDonald - giotar on tracks 4, 7 and 10,
Kevin Buckley fiddle on tracks 2 and 11 and snare drum on track 13
and Patsy O'Brien on tracks 2 and 9
Influences
Friends and family, the weather, whats on telly, hangovers, the time of day (or night), who's outside, instruments, club orange, Bulmers, trousers, the internet, etc. for now
Tommy Martin is an Uilleann Piper hailing from Dublin, Ireland. He is currently located in the St. Louis, Missouri area of the USA.
Tommy got his practice set when he was 12. Mick O'Brien arranged Dan O'Dowd and Johnny Bourke to make the practice set for Tommy. This started Tommy on weekly lessons under the guidance of Mick O'Brien for a while.
As a 12 year old learning Uilleann Pipes, Tommy felt he was the only kid on the planet doing this. The appeal of TV and Football grew too tempting and the pipes were left under the bed for a while.
Six month later curiousity got the better of him and the Uilleann pipes came out from under the bed. A phone call to Mick O'Brien was made and classes were arranged again. But it was different this time, there were other students. Ivan Goff had been taking lessons from Mick for a year or so, and Mick's youngest brother John was just about to start. With Mick's teaching and encouragement from John and intimidation from Ivan, Tommy got stuck in and never went back.
By 1988, with the great help of Mick's tuition and guidance he won his first competition at the Annual Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann (traditional music competition festival), an event run by "Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann", (Literally, traditional musicians of Ireland). This organisation was founded in the 1950's to promote and foster Irish traditional music throughout the world as well as Ireland.
His professional career started in 1996 when he took a job organising and playing at Irish music nights in Irish pubs in Hong Kong. This led to more work in Asian cities such as Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Singapore and Tokyo over the coming years.
Back in Europe, Tommy's talent and experience took him to perform in almost every country. Performances varied from solo events to playing with 5 piece folk bands. Since then his gigs have been as diverse as being an Uilleann Pipes tutor in New Zealand to performing with "Riverdance" in New York to recording with past members of rock band "Thin Lizzy".
In January 2004 Tommy had the honor to play a newly composed piece of music with the Chicago Virtuosi Symphony Orchestra.
His first solo CD, "Uilleann Piper", was released in 2000 and Tommy can be also heard on another 12 albums.
His second CD, "Shady Woods" is out now.
Hear more clips of Tommy if you click here and click on each cd cover to hear more from each CD.
http://cdbaby.com/all/tompipes
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..?
Help THE INDULGERS celebrate Labor Day Weekend at the "2009 KANSAS CITY IRISH FEST", located at the Crown Center Square in the heart of Kansas City, Misouri! The band is looking forward to returning to Kansas City and playing the 2009 Irish Fest. The Indulgers will kick off the events Saturday morning Sept. 5th with a show on the Boulevard Stage from 11:30AM -12:30PM and perform again on Sunday, Sept 6th on the Boulevard Stage from 4:00-5:30PM. Join us in Kansas City for a kick-ass Labor Day Weekend! Hope to see all our old friends and many new friends at the shows. * *
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Enjoy our new song "Whiskey Tonight" and drop by our site for a free download of the song. ** Cheers!
Hit the fun button to start the show...recommended viewing in HQ (High Quality).
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.
Hi Tommy Martin, I Draw Slow are playing The Cobblestone, Smithfield in Dublin on Wednesday 24th June, supported by the amazing Thomas Kitt. Doors are at 8.30 and admission is €10, a small price to pay to see the citys two premier acoustic acts don't you agree? On the off chance you disagree, come down on wednesday next to the Cobblestone, Smithfield Dublin and we'd be happy to discuss it.
Hey tommy I've just uploaded some new songs on my myspace...
What do you suggest in terms of production? This is work in progress...it's mostly live with us all playing together and we need to fanny around with it a bit... we would value your expert opinion... before we get around to finishing them...
yes, vienna is amazing! it's such a nice place to be, and there's always so much to do. i'm really happy to be here. now as for europe travels, any suggestions? i plan on going to ireland at some point in the next 3 months, but where should i go?
how the hell are you? what are you up to these days, i haven't seen you in forever. tell me what is new in your chunk of the world.
well anyways, hope you're well. much love and ahoy~
Hi Tommy, great to catch up with you at the weekend, and good to see your in top form. The C. Limpin story got great laughs with the band the next day!
