Paddy Keenan

Paddy Keenan ( born 1950 in Trim, County Meath ) is an Irish folk musician.

Life

Paddy Keenan since he was 9 years learned the instrument Uilleann Pipe. His grandfather and father Johnny Keenan Been Uilleann Pipers. With 14 years Keenan made ​​his first appearance in the Gaiety Theatre, Dublin, with 17 his first performances in England and mainland Europe.

First band experience

On his return to Dublin Keenan played in various formations with his father and his brothers. In 1975 he joined the band " Seachtar " to, the Irish word for " seven people ". This formation is the origin of the Irish group " The Bothy Band", which Paddy Keenan was a member until 1979.

Solo career

Keenan debuted in 1975 with the recorded together with the violinist Paddy Glackin album " Doublin. '" In 1983, the solo album " Poirt to Phiobaire " (label " Gael Linn Records "). In 1990 " Na Keen Affair" was added to the Dadyeen Studios, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada. Followed in 2001 by "The Long Grazing Acre " together with guitarist Tommy O'Sullivan.

Discography

  • Paddy Keenan (1975 )
  • Poirt to Phiobaire (1983 )
  • Ná Keen Affair ( 1997)
  • Doublin ' (1978 )
  • Dancin ' To The Ceili Band (1994 )
  • The Long Grazing Acre (2001)
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