These are two auspicious events, the concert is the World Premiere launch
for John’s latest CD, “Episodes”, and the Sunday event is the World Premiere launch for his new book, “From
The Plain Of The Yew Tree”.
"I’ve been around the world
and a few other places,
I’m a nomad, an artist, and a pilgrim, a fiddler, a genuine refugee.
I’ve crawled
‘cross the desert of Southern Lebanon; I swam in the Aegean Sea
But Castlebar in the County Mayo
Is home for
a singer like me."...John Hoban
Over the years he has developed a unique way of teaching music to people worldwide,
and all ages and backgrounds. The effects of his teaching in Mayo can be heard and seen in at least two generations of players.
"John Hoban was responsible for the revival of traditional music in West Mayo, in the 70's and 80's."
Justin Sammon, Meitheal Muigheo.
"Moll an oige agus Tiochfaidh siad" ('Praise the youth and they
will respond") - Irish proverb
John Hoban's music brings us back to the source. He searched out music
from old masters, showing deep respect for the social contexts in which music was played for generations".
Tom
Clancy, Music Critic, San Francisco.
"Castlebar, Ireland Native, John Hoban - musician, singer, songwriter,
poet - has travelled all over the world with his music. The ultimate multi-instrumentalist, John plays fiddle, accordian,
mandolin, mandocello, harmonica, tin whistle, etc ... He writes, composes his own songs and music. It has been said that
he could make music from a sheaf of oats .
Behind the talent and enthusiasm of John is a caring, wise
artist. A simple man unfettered by much of the clutter we deem so important in modern society"
Sean Walsh, Arts
Officer, Mayo County Council. Ireland..
