Music:
Member Since: 12/5/2006
Band Website: thefuchsiaband.com
Band Members: See below
MáirtÃn de Cógáin
MáirtÃn's BEBO page...
Click the image above OR
Click
HERE
to go to
MáirtÃn's BEBO page.MáirtÃn's Debut CD...
The False Start
The Wind That Shakes the Barley
The New York Premiere...
There was a special screening
of the film in New York City
on March 7, 2007, just prior
to the official USA release,
which was attended by the
Director, Ken Loach, and
some of the cast members.
Left to right in the photo above...
MáirtÃn de Cógáin ( Sean )
Ken Loach ( Director )
Cillian Murphy ( Damien )
Padraig Delaney ( Teddy )
The Kansas City Premiere...
On May 10, 2007, there was a red-carpet premiere of the film in Kansas City, Missouri. The event was a special benefit for The Jennifer Ireland Foundation
The Kansas City premiere of The Wind That Shakes the Barley
was the second time in only a few months that MáirtÃn had the opportunity
to help support The Jennifer Ireland Foundation .
In February of 2007, on Valentine's Day and only shortly after Jennifer Ireland lost her own battle with cancer, MáirtÃn helped organize the first public benefit for The Jennifer Ireland Foundation in Kansas City, Missouri.
The official poster for the event, which was entitled Film Clips, is pictured below. Click on the image itself to
see a larger version of it.
The Fuchsia Band!
MáirtÃn
is also the lead singer, dancer,
storyteller and Bodhran player
for the Cork based
Irish Traditional Music group
The Fuchsia Band!
Click on any of the following links for
more information about
The Fuchsia Band...
The Fuchsia Band's MYSPACE page
The Fuchsia Band's BEBO page
The Fuchsia Band's MAIN WEBSITE
The Fuchsia Band's MOBILE PORTAL
Fuchsia Fotos!...
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The Fuchsia Band playing at Hosford's Garden Centre,
Bandon, Co Cork, during the 2007 June Bank
Weekend festival.
MáirtÃn the Dancer!...
In addition to being a TWO TIME National Irish Storytelling Champion,
MáirtÃn is also an accomplished dancer.
Click the PLAY button on the VIDEO clip below to see
MáirtÃn performing a rousing version of his now-famous Brush Dance
during an appearance at the 2006
Celticfest in Jackson, Mississippi,
with The Fuchsia Band or click HERE
to see the full-size version on YOUTUBE.
Fuchsia Band NEWS...
Heartland of America
Tour, 2007!
Dayton, Ohio Celtic Festival - July 27-29
Celtic Crossing Irish Pub, Memphis, TN - Aug 2
Eddie Delahunt's Cafe & - Aug 6
St. Brendan's Irish Pub, Green Bay, WI - Aug 8
Minnesota Irish Fair - Aug 9-12
St. Brendan's Irish Pub, Green Bay, WI - Aug 15
Milwaukee Irish Festival - Aug 17-19
Kansas City Irish Festival - Aug 31 - Sep 2
Jackson, Mississippi Celticfest - Sep 7-9
Chicago Celtic Festival - Sep 15,16
...AND PLACES IN-BETWEEN!
For more information about the tour and the latest news from the
road please visit The Fuchsia Band's MYSPACE page.
A Special Dedication...
Tommy Makem 1932 - 2007
"When you take a drink of water...
don't forget the ones who dug the well."
The Fuchsia Band would like to dedicate their tour to the memory
of the great, the incredible Tommy Makem. The photo above of the lads together with Tommy was taken just last year at the 2006 Milwaukee Irish Festival. Tommy was scheduled to appear once again this year at Milwaukee and will be sadly missed. A true performer, a true legend, Tommy helped "dig the well" so that so many others who would follow could drink from it. He was a pioneer, an amazing talent, and a wonderful man. Farewell, Tommy. Well done! Click the links below for more about Tommy, his life, and his music,
Click
HERE for
Tommy Makem's Wikipedia page
Click
HERE for
The Official Makem Brothers' Website
The Show Went On!
Rather than cancel Tommy's scheduled appearance at
the 2007 Milwaukee Irish Festival, the Makem
and Spain Brothers bravely forged ahead and the time
became a special tribute to Tommy's life, his music, and the
contributions he made to multiple generations of music lovers.
MáirtÃn had the honor of being invited onto the stage to
participate in this special tribute to Tommy. The photo
above was taken by Eimear Ryan. Click the image for
a LARGER version.
Thank You!...
The Fuchsia Band would like to express their special appreciation
to the following organizations for their kind help with this year's tour. Click
the images below to visit their websites and learn more about these
wonderful organizations...
Tour Posters...
Click any of the posters below for a LARGER version...
Influences: Luke Kelly, Tommy Makem, Liam Clancy, Bach, Bob Marley, Dad and Mam, Ciarán Dwyer, Andy Cole, John Joe Kelly, John Spillane, Giordai Ua Laoghaire, Éamonn Kelly, Pat Speight, Ac and Oscar.
Sounds Like: A handy fella for a party.
Record Label: Buy my CD The False Start on CDBaby.com
Type of Label: None
