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Cion O' Callaghan

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About Me

I am a freelance drummer and percussionist based in Dublin, Ireland. I am lucky to have played with some of Ireland's biggest contempory musical talents. I have played in many parts of the world and had the pleasure of playing with some Music legends...Clarence Clemons from Bruce Springteen's E street band, Shane McGowan from The Pogues. There are many others I have been fortunate to play with: Paddy Casey, Michele Ann Kelly, Alyannya, Garvan Gallagher, 2008 TG4 Young Musician of the year Martin Tourish, Mundy, Alligator, Declan De Barra, Dave 'Avefly'Flynn, Gavin Glass, James McMorrow, Matt Lunsun, Jesse and Layla, Jenny Lindfors, Ann-Marie O'Grady,The Sullivan Brothers, Ben Prevo, Colm Querney (Q), Roesy, Colin Scallan, Sinead Martin, Adrian Crowley,The West Seventies, The Housejunkies, Dean Sherry...and hopfully many more to come. ..This profile was edited with Thomas' myspace editor™ V2.5 May your enemies' pubic hairs turn to Drumsticks and beat the bollix off them!

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Member Since: 4/10/2006
Band Website: drumsense.com
Band Members: Just me, Cion O'Callaghan, a nice bunch of fellas by all accounts!
Influences: Favourite Drummers would include Steve Gadd, John Bonham, Matt Cameron, Jim Keltner, Jon Thoedore, Jimmy Chamberlin, Chad Smith, Art Blakey, Elvin Jones,Kevin Malone(dublin's best kept secret). Further influences.....Ry Cooder, Beck, Stevie Wonder, The Mars Volta.
Sounds Like: A beautiful cacophony rather like drums falling of the back of a lorry, but at regular intervals!
Type of Label: None