| All Ireland Button Accordion Champ Damien Connolly |
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| May 17th Milford, CT |
Sat May 17 7:30 PM all Ireland Champ Damien Connolly with Special Friends
Johnny Cuomo (Guitar and Vocals)
Dan Lowry (flute)
Allison Barber (Vocals)
Lauralton
Hall 200 High Street Milford,
Connecticut 06460
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Coming up:
Tues June 3 an intimate house concert featuring Ivan Goff on Pipes and low
whistle and Michael O'Raghallaigh on concertina.
June 23 & 24 - The voice of Patrick Street and musician extraordinaire
Andy Irvine location TBD
July 23 another intimate house concert this time featuring Brian McNamara
on pipes and Tim Collins on concertina
Later this year
The
CT debut of the new CD by accordianist Billy
McComiskey with special guests
Sept 9 - John Hoban
solo songs and tunes
Oct 23 Tommy O'Sullivan House Concert
Nov Ged Foley voice and guitarist of Patrick Street
Dec - Cherish The Ladies with
a Christmas extravaganza
There are always new events poping up so check back often!
Our concert series is supported in part by
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Damien Connolly hails from Killaloe,
Co. Clare. Born into one of the liveliest houses for Irish music. Damien learned the accordion from his father, Martin - a
leading box player and renowned accordion maker - and, later, the fiddle from his stepmother, the late Maureen Glynn. In 1997,
Damien took first place in both the Under-18 All Ireland accordion and melodeon competitions held in Ballina, Co. Mayo. A
year later, he recorded three melodeon tracks on his father's CD entitled Back to Brooklyn. Johnny Cuomo (Guitar and Vocals) His Bob Dylan-like voice captures the essential emotion of the American musical
spirit, from its core beginnings, to its present considerations. And when you find yourself not listening to, but becoming
part of Cuomo's music, you will understand why he continues to entertain, and perhaps enthrall, his many fans. Currently,
Johnny has taken a more focused, personal perspective to his music, performing solo, or with select accompaniment, as with
Dan Lowery on American Idle. He is also a talented storyteller
Dan Lowry (flute)
Originally from Dallas, Dan has been playing Irish music on tin whistle and flute for the past 14 years. Dan took
first place at the Mid West Fleadh Cheol. A regular on the New York music scene, Dan teaches, recording and performs
and manages to squeeze in several sessions a week.
Allison Barber
(Vocals) Allison has a "sean-nos style beyond her years" with a talent that touches hearts and souls.
She captures her audiences' attention from the very first note. Living in New York City, she finds her self in high demand
as a singer in the traditional scene. She currently performs with some of the best traditional musicians
in what is known as The Allison Barber Band. What they offer is traditional and contemporary music that is fun and exciting.
Her haunting vocals with the energy of the arrangements of jigs and reels is a sound that audiences will not soon forget.
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