DANNY BURNS & LAURENCE NUGENT
Danny Burns is a mulit-instrumentalist/singer-songwriter from Co. Donegal in the northwest of Ireland. Born into a musical family, Danny grew up on the road. Danny started his own touring at age 16 and has been on the road as a full-time players since. He has toured all of Scandanavia, Europe & the States and released a solo record "Grace & Mercy" in 2008 on TL Records which showcased his varied styles and influences. Danny was featured in the critically acclaimed documentary "The Fairytale of New York", about Irish living-legend singer/songwriter Shane McGowan (Pogues) which is aired regularly on Irish National Television. Several years of extensive touring throughout Europe and the United States have allowed for the pleasure of sharing the stage with such great Bands & Artist's such as Karen Casey, Solas,Teada,Damien Dempsey,The Greencards,Paddy Casey,Gaelic Storm,Seanchai,Enter The Haggis,Sythian,Seven,Indigiounes as well as playing the legendary 'Writers Night 'at the world famous Bluebird Cafe Nashville-home to the greats such as Townes Van Zant, Guy Clark, Emmy Lou Harris, Steve Earle.
"An extraordinary flute and whistle player." - THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE
"A Brilliant Flute and whistle player with near cult status."-THE ANCHORAGE DAILY NEWS-
"Nugent's playing is supple and expressive, a very impressive player."-DIRTY LINEN MAGAZINE.
"Best of the new arrivals". -THE IRISH VOICE.
"Laurence Nugent, flute and whistle player is a man not given to stray notes or empty promises.The Windy Gap is the work of a musician who doesn’t need to prove anything, who tracks his route with the confidence of a traveller well used to the road, but still excited by the discoveries around every bend..." -HOT PRESS MAGAZINE- DUBLIN, IRELAND
"The Fermanagh man plays the whistle and flute with the exuberance of a young player and the mature skill of an older pair of hands." - IRISH MUSIC MAGAZINE
Laurence Nugent is an extraordinarily gifted flute and whistle player from Lack, County Fermanagh North of Ireland.Widely Considered as one of the best Flute players in Ireland if not the world. Born into a family renowned for its musical ability his father, the late Sean Nugent, was an All-Ireland fiddle champion and the leader of the legendary Pride of Erin Ceili Band. Laurence began making his own mark at an early age. He started the whistle at the age of eight and then progressed to the flute. In 1994 and again 1995, he won the All-Ireland tin whistle competition. Laurence has established a fine reputation as a musician on the Celtic music circuit. He has appeared as a guest of the Chieftains,Shane McGowan,Van Morrison,Liam Ó MaonlaÃ, the Green fields of America And has toured and performed with Liz Caroll,Paddy Keenan, Arty McGlynn..... He has toured extensively, performing at concerts throughout the US, Canada, Europe and Asia including Milkwaukee irish fest,the san fransico Irish fest,The Glen Echo Festival in washington D.C, the Willie Clancy week, and the Festival De Cornovaille Quimper.He is heard extensively on radio, including a Praire Home Companion, The studs Terkel show, and Ireland's RTE. Laurence Has released several critically acclaimed solo records on Shanachie Records and also featured on shanachie's "Celtic Tapestry" along side Solas,DeDannam,Clannad,Planxty, and Silly Wizard.
Laurence (Larry) Nugent
"Great Voice,"-GLEN HANSARD..-ONCE/.SWELL SEASON/THE FRAMES..(Oscar winning Artist singer/songwriter.)
"Great songs and voice..." - CAROL YOUNG - The Greencards (2008 Grammy Nominee)
"Danny is one of the Hottest new songwriters on the scene; with a guitar & a voice that can cripple you. You can't miss this guy!!!" - THE ZODIAC SESSIONS - Dublin (Ireland's premier songwriter night)
"The next generation of balladeers. One to watch!" - HOME & AWAY NYC.
"Danny Burns hits listeners in a number of different ways with Celtic-laced gems"..-ASBURY PARK PRESS -NEW JERSEY-.
"Burns'vocals are warm with a guttural street sense about them. ..." REAL CHICAGO...
"He's a great songwriter." - DAMIEN DEMPSEY..(4 TIME METEOR AWARD WINNER SINGER/SONGWRITER..)
"GREAT TUNES!!" - PADDY CASEY..(MTV'S ARTIST OF THE WEEK)
"Danny Burns songs can uplift, inspire, and scare the crap out of you, while his voice literally paints the landscape of his homeland. As far as I'm concerned THIS IS Irish music." - JOHN GINTY -(Grammy-winning organist and producer)
"Burns' words are strong, colorful, and full of imagery ..." - LISTENERS GENERATION
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