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EOIN O MEACHAIR(TENOR BANJO, MANDOLIN, WHISTLE AND VOCALS)
Eoin comes from Carlow, and has been playing banjo from the age of 13. Also a whistle player, Eoin was a founding member of the Gaeltacht musical group, An Scadan Rua and appeared in numerous Oireachtas festivals down through the years. A fluent Irish speaker, Eoin has travelled the world playing Irish music, to destinations such as Switzerland, Trinidad, China and Japan. Eoin has won several Leinster titles at the Fleadh Ceoil and was also a member of the winning instrumental group at the All-Ireland Readoiri finals in 1989. His musical influences range from Mary Bergin and Gerry O'Connor to Paddy Moloney and David McNevin. Contact Eoin
PADDY TUTTY(FIDDLE)
Paddy comes from Dungarvan, Co. Waterford and plays fiddle. Self taught, he comes from a great musical family in Co. Waterford. Aside from playing the fiddle, Paddy is also a crafter of his instrument, building his first at the age of 17. He can be seen regularly performing in his native Dungarvan, playing sessions in local hostelrys and pubs. Paddy's fiddle playing has many influences including his grandfather the late Tommy Norris, Frankie Gavin and Cathal Hayden, to mention but a few. Contact Paddy
LISA BUTLER(LEAD VOCALS AND FIDDLE)
Lisa is from Carlow and has been singing and playing the fiddle from an young age. Whilst at school, Lisa first learned the Tin Whistle before progressing onto the fiddle, winning and All-Ireland in 1996. She studied in Dundalk I.T. under the tutelage of Gerry O'Connor and Fintan Vallely where she graduated with a B.A. in Music. Her influences include the aforementioned Gerry O'Connor and Fintan Vallely aswell as Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh and her mother, Mary. Contact Lisa
DEREK MORRISSEY(BUTTON ACCORDION)
Derek comes from Ballymacarbry, a small village in West Waterford. He has been playing music from a young age and was taught by accordion maestro Bobby Gardiner. Derek grew up in the Sliabh gCua area, playing and dancing, and winning numerous awards in both fields including the All-Ireland Readoiri competition in 2004. He has performed with many dance shows including "Dancing Thru The Ages". His influences range from Bobby Gardiner to Mairtin O'Connor and Benny McCarthy. Contact Derek
COLM O’CAOIMH(GUITAR, BOUZOUKI & VOCALS)
Hailing from the medieval city of Kilkenny, Colm O'Caoimh is a self taught guitarist. From a young age, Colm has always had a great passion for Irish music, even though his introduction to music was through classical piano and violin. Whilst in school, Colm began playing traditional Irish music with friends, signalling the start of many trips to fleadhs and festivals nationally and worldwide. He has been influenced by many guitar players, including Jim Murray and John Blake. Through the years, he has played music with members of Solas and Danu. Colm is also a fluent Irish speaker. Contact Colm
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