Seamie O’Dowd, a native of Maugheraboy in Sligo Town, is the son of noted Irish musicians Sheila O'Dowd (nee. Regan) and fiddle player Joe O’Dowd, both from the Irish music stronghold of South County Sligo. Both parents were a strong influence on Seamie’s musical development. Growing up, Seamie began attending Irish music competitions and music sessions where he made contact … [Read more...] about Seamie O’Dowd
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Eamon O’Leary
Originally from Dublin, singer, bouzouki and guitar player Eamon O'Leary has lived in New York City for the last twenty years. He has toured extensively throughout North America and Europe, performing and recording with many of Irish music’s great players. In addition to his performance schedule, Eamon has taught at numerous music programs including the Augusta Heritage Center, the Catskills … [Read more...] about Eamon O’Leary
Susan Ritta
Susan Ritta is a Celtic musician and award-winning radio host from Lincoln, Nebraska. For the past 11 years, she has been host of "Thunder on the Plains," Nebraska's only local Celtic radio show, which airs twice weekly on Lincoln's community radio station KZUM. As a volunteer programmer, "Lady Susan" has interviewed dozens of Celtic artists from around the world for her program, including many … [Read more...] about Susan Ritta
Ian Varley
Ian Varley is a native of New York, and has made Austin TX his home for the last 14 years. His day job is writing software, but he's been a professional touring and studio musician on and off since childhood. A recent convert to both Piano Accordion and traditional Irish music, he now holds down a weekly session in Austin, and he can always name a tune. Ian's given well-received talks at … [Read more...] about Ian Varley
Ian Wilkinson
Ian Wilkinson is from Wylie, TX and plays multiple instruments including banjo, fiddle, button accordion, mandolin, and bodhran. Ian began learning traditional Irish music while attending The North Texas School of Irish Music. His first instrument in traditional Irish tunes was the fiddle. He then picked up on the banjo and went on to become a member of the Festival Band, made up … [Read more...] about Ian Wilkinson