Growing up in Dublin I played drums for a few bands.The last band I played with in Dublin was called "Dirty Tricks" played some great gigs,We used to play Slatterys every thursday for about 3 months supporting the Brian Downey Band(Thin Lizzy Drummer) and we Played at the Fox & Phesant every Saturday night (Both on Capel Street) love all music styles, after moving to Canada in 89 I lost touch with music until I met the Lads from the Stoaters in Vancouver and they would let me Jam with them, Moving then to northern BC. I lost all contact with any musical friends so this led me to try and master the bodhran I brought with me as a momento and after almost 16 years I'm still trying to master it............But ....Thats okay! Have been wacking with Out Of Alba now for 14 years and was invited to play on two tracks on the Album "Pride" by Simon Collins, along side the Legendary "Phil Collins". . also supported Ashley Mac'Issac and the very powerful MR. Martyn Joseph on several occaisions(aldo.....the gig with ashley was...well you had to be there ..oh and juno winner Marcel Gagon.I also toured parts of Canada with the Irish rovers.Love Music / Life and My Wife Julie, ALSO ,Lukas new DVD, THE MAN IS ALIVE, Luka if your there , Briliant. I have watched the disc So many Times and it is Awsome,I really like "Don't be Afraid of the Light"Love all your albums,,,,,,,, Barry Moore years, Riverside , Salty Heaven, Turf,Amsterdam, Keeper of the Flame,Innocence,Between the mountain and the moon, Tribe , Acoustic Moterbike, Before sleep comes. And I got the Live @ Port Fairy Show dont have a favorite as it depends on the mood, Hopefully I will meet the man one day,I saw him in Vancouver in 1989 at the Rouge Folk club , great show I was new to Canada at the time and for some reason did'nt go over to him for a chat at the end of the show,I think I was too Irish if you know what I mean? Maybe I will bump into him in Doolin this September at a little session when I go home for a trip?????also like messing around on the myspace ,,,Looking for new music and styles
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Actually I would love meet Luka Bloom & John Spillane and bullshit a bit about music and Stuff,I really like and respect all the work they have done,Shit it would be great just to sit and have a talk over their songs and jam for a while,I think it would be great, Love both of your Songs and your writing, Christy Moore,What Can I say, What a Legend,I used to go and watch christy when he was in the moving hearths years ago at the Baggot inn,I went every week for about 6 months, Then I got Barred, and the bouncer would'nt let me in, The Bastard! Love Flook & John Joe Kelly's Playing Style,Beoga & Eamon Murrey,Both Brilliant Bodhran Players ..... I would love to meet ,Eileen Ivers,I have attached a few songs that I sing with Alba with the help of Jim "The Catwacker" From "Out Of Alba"The order is a bit out, But have a good listen and make your own mind up, A few covers and a few originals, Music is a mad thing ..........We all love it ,.,,But what maybe Sweet to me, Maybe Sour to you! Have an Open mind and Listen w/o Judgment ..Let me know if you Like or dislike any ..I really hope to have more Bodhran stuff Soon, I got the Drums , now i need the computer Skills to bring it to you,any advice is welcomed..
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This is a mad Question. Julie, My lovely wife, She is such an inspiration to me always supportive & giving , and unselfish, Also,Margaret,Who looks after me and the rest of the gang,Having no family here We have made our own ,I Think Jim Coyle is one of my heros, he is a bit of a wanker sometimes,But a very talented Singer and songwriter,and I always Like to tink Jim as my odderbrother /Also , My Brother Dave has always been a hero to me, Love you Dave,
Me Sister Lorraine , Who I Love and miss , Lorraine(miss you) I love you & Danniele (Spelt tht rong) And Me Da ...............You have to know the Da to understand . He has played in so many bands, and was a bit of a legend in our own minds. actually he was famous in our Family , Just Messin ...But me Da knew all the "Heads" in Ireland as he Played for many Showbands , and Still Plays . I love me Da. He Turns 70 IN SEPT 2008 . Julie and I ARE GOING HOME FOR THAT! AND i have to mention Me Ma, Kathleen , I miss and love her ...Love you Ma ...see you soon .and Mr. Kelly for always being Smooth and easy Going and never Letting Stress Win,and being a great ambasserder for Wales,Also I HAVE TO Thank Pat Sexsmith, for being such a great person,,, Love you all .......you are heroes to me , Thank you , for your Friendship.
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