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Kathleen Keane
Kathleen Keane: Fiddle, Whistles, Vocals, Chair Dance

Once in a while, America produces an exceptional artist with tremendous talent and versatility. Such an artist is KATHLEEN KEANE. A vibrant force in traditional Irish music and beyond, she can ignite an audience with her potent combination of extraordinary music and classic beauty. Kathleen has played with all the greats on stage, in theatre, in Film and was formerly the lead fiddle player with Gaelic Storm. Her Firey passion comes accross in her Whistle and fiddle while her singing will leave you breathless.

Declan Fahy
Declan Fahy: Button Accordian, Whistles, Vocals

This Galway man is just starting to find his stride. Born in Galway Ireland and moving to the USA for college and Work, Declan brought his music and culture strapped to his back. His Galway style of box playing is influenced by Mairtin O'Connor, Matt Cunningham and Pat McDonagh of the Shaskeen Ceili band. Declan resides in Galway and plays nightly in the Crane, Tigh Ceolis, Taffes and other establishments where grass roots traditional music nests.
When feeling brave Declan plays Whistle and sings an odd song with his distinctive galway brogue.

Pat Quinn
Pat Quinn: Banjo, Whistles, Flute

Originally from Cleveland Ohio with roots in Mayo and Kerry. Pat plays banjo, 4 and 5 string, mandolin, guitar, flutes, and whistles. He has played in both Rock bands and Irish Trad bands in the Cleveland area in his youth. Currently can be seen around town on the Irish session scene in Chicago.

Jackie Moran
Jackie Moran: Bodhran, Percussion, Vocals

The foundation of Irish traditional music is the pulse of its drum, the Bodhrán. And no other percussionist tills that ground better than Jackie Moran. Born in Tipperary, the son of an accordion player, ten-year-old Jackie and his family immigrated to Chicago where he quickly began drumming with the best players in the Irish music scene. The young boy became the man who is preeminent in Chicago Irish music.

A founding and driving force of such influential bands as The Drovers, Wilding, Comas, Bua, and The Otters, Jackie is a fixture in the studio and in concert settings, sympathetically accompanying such great artists as Daire Bracken, Kevin Burke, Dennis Cahill, Liz Carroll, John Doyle, Alain Genty, Martin Hayes, Paddy Keenan, Philip Masure, David Munnelly, Aidan Burke, Daithi Rua, and Jimmy Keane.

Jackie’s talents have also led him to appear on stage with “Riverdance,” and to help form and perform with the Trinity Irish Dance Company. And when Hollywood needs a musician to play the part, and look it as well, you’ll see Jackie. “Backdraft” (1991), “Blink” (1993), “Traveler” (1997) and “The Road to Perdition” (2002) all saw fit to feature Jackie and his Bodhrán.

Bil Coulter

William Coulter:Guitar

William Coulter has been performing and recording traditional music for over 20 years. His most recent recording, The Road Home, is a critically acclaimed solo project on the Gourd Music label. In 2005 he was awarded a Grammy for his contribution to The Pink Guitar, a collection of solo guitar arrangements of the music of Henry Mancini. Musical collaborations have been a mainstay of his career and have included many tours and recordings. Song for Our Ancestors, with the great classical guitar virtuoso Benjamin Verdery, Time to Sail and One Sweet Kiss, with Kerry-born Irish singer Eilis Kennedy, Simple Gifts - Music of the Shakers, with cellist Barry Phillips, Emma's Waltz with mountain dulcimer-guru Neal Hellman, and Celtic Requiem, with Irish singer Mary McLaughlin. Since 1997, he has acted as musical director and toured nationally with A Celtic Christmas, a popular holiday show featuring the native Irish story telling of Limerick-born Tomaseen Foley. Going back to the 80's finds William playing with Isle of Skye and Orison - followed by tours with The Coulter/Phillips Ensemble, featuring Barry and Shelley Phillips and Deby Benton Grosjean. Musical travels have taken him to places far and wide including Taiwan, England, Portugal, New York, Nova Scotia, Toronto, Oregon, Hawaii and even an occasional gig in his home town of Santa Cruz, CA.

Jimmy Moore
Bass Guitar, Whistle, Vocals



	Kathleen Keane: Fiddle, Whistles, Vocals, Chair Dance Once in a while, America produces an exceptional artist with tremendous talent and versatility. Such an artist is KATHLEEN KEANE. A vibrant force in traditional Irish music and beyond, she can ignite an audience with her potent combination of extraordinary music and classic beauty. Kathleen has played with all the greats on stage, in theatre, in Film and was formerly the lead fiddle player with Gaelic Storm. Her Firey passion comes accross in her Whistle and fiddle while her singing will leave you breathless. Declan Fahy: Button Accordian, Whistles, Vocals This Galway man is just starting to find his stride. Born in Galway Ireland and moving to the USA for college and Work, Declan brought his music and culture strapped to his back. His Galway style of box playing is influenced by Mairtin O'Connor, Matt Cunningham and Pat McDonagh of the Shaskeen Ceili band. Declan resides in Galway and plays nightly in the Crane, Tigh Ceolis, Taffes and other establishments where grass roots traditional music nests. When feeling brave Declan plays Whistle and sings an odd song with his distinctive galway brogue. Pat Quinn: Banjo, Whistles, Flute Originally from Cleveland Ohio with roots in Mayo and Kerry. Pat plays banjo, 4 and 5 string, mandolin, guitar, flutes, and whistles. He has played in both Rock bands and Irish Trad bands in the Cleveland area in his youth. Currently can be seen around town on the Irish session scene in Chicago. Jackie Moran: Bodhran, Percussion, Vocals The foundation of Irish traditional music is the pulse of its drum, the Bodhrán. And no other percussionist tills that ground better than Jackie Moran. Born in Tipperary, the son of an accordion player, ten-year-old Jackie and his family immigrated to Chicago where he quickly began drumming with the best players in the Irish music scene. The young boy became the man who is preeminent in Chicago Irish music. A founding and driving force of such influential bands as The Drovers, Wilding, Comas, Bua, and The Otters, Jackie is a fixture in the studio and in concert settings, sympathetically accompanying such great artists as Daire Bracken, Kevin Burke, Dennis Cahill, Liz Carroll, John Doyle, Alain Genty, Martin Hayes, Paddy Keenan, Philip Masure, David Munnelly, Aidan Burke, Daithi Rua, and Jimmy Keane. Jackie’s talents have also led him to appear on stage with “Riverdance,” and to help form and perform with the Trinity Irish Dance Company. And when Hollywood needs a musician to play the part, and look it as well, you’ll see Jackie. “Backdraft” (1991), “Blink” (1993), “Traveler” (1997) and “The Road to Perdition” (2002) all saw fit to feature Jackie and his Bodhrán. William Coulter:Guitar William Coulter has been performing and recording traditional music for over 20 years. His most recent recording, The Road Home, is a critically acclaimed solo project on the Gourd Music label. In 2005 he was awarded a Grammy for his contribution to The Pink Guitar, a collection of solo guitar arrangements of the music of Henry Mancini. Musical collaborations have been a mainstay of his career and have included many tours and recordings. Song for Our Ancestors, with the great classical guitar virtuoso Benjamin Verdery, Time to Sail and One Sweet Kiss, with Kerry-born Irish singer Eilis Kennedy, Simple Gifts - Music of the Shakers, with cellist Barry Phillips, Emma's Waltz with mountain dulcimer-guru Neal Hellman, and Celtic Requiem, with Irish singer Mary McLaughlin. Since 1997, he has acted as musical director and toured nationally with A Celtic Christmas, a popular holiday show featuring the native Irish story telling of Limerick-born Tomaseen Foley. Going back to the 80's finds William playing with Isle of Skye and Orison - followed by tours with The Coulter/Phillips Ensemble, featuring Barry and Shelley Phillips and Deby Benton Grosjean. Musical travels have taken him to places far and wide including Taiwan, England, Portugal, New York, Nova Scotia, Toronto, Oregon, Hawaii and even an occasional gig in his home town of Santa Cruz, CA. Bass Guitar, Whistle, Vocals