An Dóchas, Irish for “The Hope,†is a talented, young Irish band with cross-cultural influences, presenting traditional Irish music fused with the energy of Rock and the versatility of World Music. A driving rhythm section of guitar, bass, and drums supports an array of traditional instruments including the Uilleann pipes, whistles, Bodhrán, and fiddle. With a strong base of instrumental tunes, the band incorporates moving ballads as well as rowdy, comical vocals, into their sets creating an emotionally dynamic performance. Using traditional Irish and brilliant original music to accompany explosive Irish step dancing, An Dóchas provides an energetic and uplifting performance appealing to audiences of all ages and musical preferences.For the past several years, An Dóchas has had the privilege to work with the Haran Irish Dancers, who have been performing for over a decade. The dancers’ tours have included stops in Austria and Japan, and multiple trips to the Irish Step Dancing World Championships. Together, An Dóchas and the Haran Irish Dancers have performed to sold-out audiences throughout the U.S.and Canada. They have shared the stage with such internationally acclaimed artists as Cherish the Ladies, Solas, and Chris Thile of Nickle Creek. Their regular venues include the An Ri Ra Festival in Montana, various college campuses, the Metropolitan Performing Arts Theater of Spokane, and numerous others. An Dóchas also has the privilege of working with Michael Londra, the former lead singer of Riverdance Broadway. With Michael, they have entertained at countless venues such as Atlanta’s Spivey Hall, a five-day stint in Dollywood, Tennessee, and the Corn Palace Festival.2006 was a big year for An Dochas. Their 2006 full length album,
Dragonfly Redux, was
awarded
Celtic Instrumental Album of
the Year by Just
Plain Folks Worldwide Music Awards and was featured on NPR’s Thistle and Shamrock. They released a full length DVD,’Beginnings’, which includes footage from three live performances and features thirteen of the Haran Irish Dancers. The DVD, Beginnings, includes footage from three live performances and features thirteen of the Haran Irish Dancers. Both of these releases, redux and beginnings, are available at cdbaby.com An Dochas is currently touring and finding time to write and complete their 2nd full length release. For a complete list of upcoming performances, music releases, and multi-media, please see andochas.com________________________________________________
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Kirkland Productions
866.769.9037
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