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Driven is the new debut release from Ireland's New hot young Trad.
duo Brian Hanlon and Donnall Donnelly. This recording features Donall's high octane
Fiddle playing,Brian's fiery backing and expressive voice. They are also joined by such musical luminaries as instrumentalists From Van Morrison's, Mary Black's, Ronan keating's, and Brian kennedy's band. It features an eclectic mix of traditional Irish tunes and songs with a distinctive modern edge.The album is available at www.cdbaby.com,itunes,
www.madfortrad.com,www.thelivingtradition.comBRIAN HANLONIrish music was in Brian Hanlons blood even before he was born! His mother, a popular folk musician from
the talented Murphy family immigrated to the United States from county Cork, Ireland and surrounded
Brian with many traditional instruments. By the age of 18, he had 5 national Championship titles to his
name and represented the U.S.A in the All Ireland Fleadh(traditional music competition).He has
performed with such artists as Mick McCauley,Winifred Horan (solas) Seamus Connolly,Michael Londra, Jerry O' Sullivan,Paddy Keenan, Larry Nugent, Mary Bergin, Tony Cuffe and Tommy Peoples. He also has supported such acts as The Saw Doctors, Solas, Luka Bloom,Dervish, and Kevin Burke. Brian has also recorded with musicians such as Jame's Blennerhassett, Niall Vallelly, Rod Quinn, Hanneka Cassel and laura Cortese and is in constant demand as a studio musician. Most recently he joined the Aoife Clancy band for there U.S. Tour. A gifted multi- instrumentalist and vocalist,his versatility and proficiency on,guitar, Bodhran, and bouzouki mean he is in great demand both as a solo performer and as an accompanist.With brians raw energy and intricate syncopation's he is the prominent driving force behind the duo.Dónall Donnelly hails from County Tyrone in Northern Ireland. His Father, A highly regarded fiddle player played in many bands including the renowned St. Peters Ceili Band. Donall was immersed with
traditional Irish music from an early age. He is also Winner of the prestigious Fiddler of Dooney award
and All-Ireland champion. Although music is his passion Donall is currently completing his legal
qualifications. A career as a musical lawyer awaits. Dónall plays in the dynamic,driving
style of his home in the North of Ireland. He is a protégé of the renowned fiddle player Cathal
Hayden from Pomeroy,Co.Tyrone. He was also classically trained and played with the Ulster
symphony orchrestra.With the ability to explode like a firework,his playing retains a sweetness and
subtlety which oozes personality, energy and vibrance. Dónall has also supported musicians
the like of Michael Mc Goldrick,Capercaillie, Gerry O' connor, Leo Mc Cann, Wrigley Sisters
Dezi Donnelly, Jim Mc Killop and Brian Conway. He has played for several BBC radio programs and has
appeared on several RTE Documentaries.As of most recently he toured with the Leo Mc Cann band and
performed at the Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow.Get Your Own! | View Slideshow.. width="425" height="350" .... width="425" height="350" ..
