My first band TASC (1984 to 1988) (We reformed for a one gig/jam in March 2008, We put in about 8 hours rehearsal, we basically got back together for the one off for fun,videos here), toured the South East and East of Ireland.Our biggest moment was playing special guest to Def Leppard in 1986,when they played a one off show in Waterford. After TASC, I formed Raging Angels, with 2 other ex - members of TASC, it was short lived. I moved to London for a couple of years. In 1991 I returned to Ireland and I pitched my tent in Dublin, where I lived for the next 10 years. In that time, I replaced Brian Downey (ex-Thin Lizzy) as the drummer in a band called .Spirit Nation, which featured Doug Brockie-(ex Ginger Baker Band) on guitar & vocals. I also played & recorded with various other bands, including French singer/songwriter Eric Darmagnac.I taught myself how to play the Bodhrà n (Irish frame drum)while living in Dublin. I had the good fortune to play with and become good friends with the likes of :Oisin McAuley (Danu)
Maurice Lennon (Stockton..s Wing)
David McNevin (Stockton..s Wing)
Alan Doherty (Grada),
Mick McNamara ( singer/songwriter)
James Riley (Solas & Eileen Ivers Band)and Laura F.Hay, Noreen Leech, Bianca Rohleder, Craig Scotland and many other fine musicians who passed through the doors of Gogarty..s pub in Temple Bar,Dublin.In 1994 I formed a Country Rock band with my brother,we released one album in 1995 called ..The Moss House.. The album was produced by Pat O.Donnell (ex-The Fountainhead ), guest.s on the album included, Wayne Sheehy ( ex-Cactus World News, Ronnie Wood Band, etc) and Mick Kinsella - Harmonica player. The Moss House album was well recevied, getting the thumb..s up from Hot Press music paper, and a personnal quote of" There..s some really good stuff on there " from Steve Earle.In 1998 I recorded a 3 track EP with my brother & band, it was never released as the band split shortly after the recording was completed.In 2001 I spread my wings and headed towards England once again. For the next 5 years I lived in Stony Stratford in Milton Keynes. While there I played in many bands from Classic Rock to Country, Blues to Jazz, Irish Trad.. to English Folk music. I played for a number of years in a jazz & blues band with saxophone player Terry Marshall (of Marshall Amps). I joined a classic rock band called ..After The Lights.. Which feature..s Marc Michalski on bass, Marc is currently a member of 1970..s Legends MUD. I did a live recording (playing Bodhran) for RTE Radio 1 (Irish radio)while in Milton Keynes,UK. With Joe Fagan on Fiddle and with Neil R.Gauntlett R.I.P (from Joe Brown band) on guitar.I also ventured into the songwriting world with my good friend Darren Clewley, together we gigged and recorded ( with myself playing guitar) under the name ..STONE...In March 2006 I decided to move back to Ireland, To my hometown of Waterford. Before I left Milton Keynes, I brought over 5 Irish traditional musician friends from Ireland, to play a one off show on March 17th ( St Patricks Day) 2006. Under the name, CLANN...
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