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North Cregg

North Cregg

Irish music from Cork!

About Me

NORTH CREGG LIVE AT GOSPORT FESTIVAL 2007
NORTH CREGG LIVE AT SHETLAND FOLK FESTIVAL 2005 WITH SPECIAL GUESTS THE GYPSY JAZZ QUARTET:-
Frank Kilkelly (guitar), Ian Date (guitar), Ivor Ottley (fiddle) and Paul O'Driscoll (double bass)...
http://www.myspace.com/gypsyjazzquartet
"THE ROSELAND BARNDANCE"
Hello Folks,
Great news, North Cregg's latest album "The Roseland Barndance" has just been announced as Best Vocal/Instrumental Album of the Year by LiveIreland.com
When announcing the winners, the Irish news & events website said of the album...
"There are few, if any, bands that can be more relied on to produce wonderful magic on every selection. North Cregg are at the top of their form with this album. Long may they reign!! In many ways, this is the most eagerly anticipated Livie Award each year, here on LiveIreland. There could be no better recipient. Up Cregg! Up Cork!!!"
Thanks LiveIreland!
The band also claimed the same award four years ago with "Summer At My Feet". We're chuffed!
Slán,
NC
Profile:
Ten years on from the birth of one of Ireland's best traditional music groups, North Cregg continue to produce some of the freshest and finest sounds to be heard in Irish Music today.
Rooted in the vibrant traditional music of their native County Cork, North Cregg embraces musical influences from around the world to create one of the most distinctive and charismatic voices in Irish music.
The stunning vocals of Claire Anne Lynch mesmerise with beautifully crafted interpretations of contemporary and traditional Irish gems. Accordionist and Master of Ceremonies, Christy Leahy, leads the way with spirited tunes alongside the dazzling fiddle and banjo playing of Liam Flanagan. Groove masters Ciaran Coughlan on swing piano and Martin Leahy, on drums and guitar, create one of the tightest and hottest rhythm sections in Irish music.
Together, the North Cregg experience is a finely tuned engine packed with humour, spontaneity and, above all, great music!
With past appearances at prestigious music events such as Glastonbury Festival, Milwaukee Irish Fest, Tønder Festival Denmark, Cambridge Festival, Celtic Connections Glasgow and hundreds more besides, North Cregg are one of the most popular live acts in the world of folk music today.
The band have produced four critically acclaimed and award winning albums to date. Their latest and finest album, THE ROSELAND BARNDANCE has just been released on the Greentrax Label.

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Member Since: 1/20/2007
Band Website: northcregg.com
Band Members: Christy Leahy - button accordion
Claire-Anne Lynch - vocals, fiddle
Liam Flanagan - fiddle, banjo, mandolin
Martin Leahy - drums, guitar
Ciaran Coughlan - piano

Record Label: Greentrax Recordings
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

Roseland Barndance WINS AWARD!!!

Hello Folks, Great news, North Cregg's latest album "The Roseland Barndance" has just been announced as Best Vocal/Instrumental Album of the Year by LiveIreland.com When announcing the winners, the I...
Posted by North Cregg on Fri, 11 Jan 2008 05:50:00 PST

Creggies Live on You Tube!

Watch North Cregg perform live in England on 'You Tube'... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRxUomU9Zss
Posted by North Cregg on Tue, 22 May 2007 03:06:00 PST

CORK CONCERT COMING UP...

HI EVERYBODY, North Cregg will play at the Half Moon Theatre (back of The Cork Opera House) on Saturday April 28th. Tickets on sale now at The Cork Opera House box office. Hope to see ye all there, ...
Posted by North Cregg on Fri, 30 Mar 2007 02:56:00 PST