New booking system for Bodhrán lessons via Skype

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You can now pick a suitable time and book a lesson without the hassle of back and forth emails. I can cater for players of any level, so wether you are just getting started or stuck in a rut with your playing and need some new ideas, please feel free to book a one to one lesson. Availability will be … Read More

Tour Time

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Danú US Tour March 2014 That time again to do the last minute pack before heading on the road. Looking forward to heading Stateside tomorrow with the Danú crew. Here’s where we will be stopping. Would be great to see some of you along the way. Feb 28 Army Navy Country Club | Arlington, VA Mar 1 Butler University | … Read More

New Live CD’s from Beoga and Duncan Chisholm

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2 special live releases just hit the shelves which I’m very chuffed to be part of. 1st up is the Beoga Live at 10 CD/DVD. I was delighted to be part of the Beoga Big Band, contributing some drums and percussion for a live concert last December which was filmed for this release and celebrated the lads surviving 10 years … Read More

Hyde Park Live

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What a blast we had at BBC Radio 2’s Festival in a Day at Hyde Park on Sunday. Our full set is up on the BBC site – Treacherous Orchestra

Intro to Modern Bodhrán for Beginners

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I am pleased to announce I will be running an 8 week ‘Intro to Modern Bodhrán’ course in Dublin, starting Tuesday 28th May. This will take place in Donnycarney Youth & Community Centre from 19:30 – 21:30. Priced at only €20 per week. Please call/email to book a place as space will be limited.

Upcoming Bodhrán Workshops

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I will be doing a couple of Bodhrán workshops over the next couple of months. First up is the Adult Feis in Ullapool from Friday 3rd – Monday 6th May. This is run by Feis Rois and is a great weekend of music & craic in a beautiful setting in the Highlands of Scotland. See the Feis Rois website for … Read More

Review for ‘In Session’

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Review of ‘In Session’ in this month’s FolkWorld from Alex Monaghan. “A great selection of traditional music which happens to feature Martin O’Neill’s very accomplished playing: In Session has to be worth a listen.” Read the full review here –  

Upcoming US Tour Dates

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Hitting the road this week again with Danú. Here’s a list of the dates for the next few weeks. A few new ones for us. February 28  – Gammage Auditorium | Tempe, AZ March 1  – Virginia G. Piper Theater – Scottsdale Center for the Perf. Arts | Scottsdale, AZ March 2  – Rialto Theater | Loveland, CO March 3  – Lakewood Cultural Center | Lakewood, CO … Read More