Playing music together is the best way for people to become friends
Sessions
Join us every Wednesday night from 7:00 to 9:00 pm for an open session, held in the O'Carolan room at the Gaelic-American Club, 74 Beach Road, Fairfield, CT. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Guests are welcome to listen while they enjoy food and drink from the pub.
First Friday Pub Sessions
In addition, join us the first Friday of every month from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the Gaelic-American Club pub for an open session led by guest musicians from the southern New England area.
Originally from Co. Clare, Ireland, and now living in the U.S., Damien began learning the accordion when he was 11 years old, taught by his father Martin. He competed in the Fleadhanna (Irish Music Competitions) throughout his teenage years, taking first place both locally and regionally. At age 16, he took up the fiddle, under the tutelage of his step-mother Maureen Glynn of Brooklyn NY. In 1997, Damien took first place in both the Under-18 All Ireland accordion and melodeon competition held in Ballina, Co. Mayo. The following year, he recorded three melodeon tracks on his father’s CD entitled Back to Brooklyn. In 2000, he recorded his first accordion and melodeon CD, Tippin Away, accompanied by guitarist Pete Mancuso of New York. This CD was generously praised by renowned accordion players Joe Burke, Joe Derrane and Bobby Gardiner.
May 3, 2024 ~ Damien Connolly
