Bio
The Ghosts of Erin are a blend of the finest-tuned musicians in the Irish folk/ballad/traditional scene.
We are a four-piece band with two of the finest veterans; Mr Tony McCabe who has played with the likes of Derek Warfield, Patsy Watchorn, Johnny McEvoy, Paddy Reilly, Finbar Furey, etc. Playing acoustic guitar and singing a wide variety of Irish ballads.
Beside him, on banjo, mandolin and many more instruments, the very talented and very experienced newest member of the band, the star of Kildare, Mr Seanie Smullen.
On bass guitar, vocals and button accordian, sound technician and engineer, Mylers Town, Co. Kildare man, with a flavoured experience of backing Ireland’s finest bands, Mr David Dunne.
From Co. Wexford, without a doubt, one of the country’s finest whistle players, a major player in the formation of The Ghosts of Erin, Carmel McCabe.
Together the lads (and lass) guarantee professionalism agus craic to the highest of standards.
Over a short period of time, The Ghosts of Erin have fronted the Derby Festival in Kildare and have just arrived back from a very successful tour of Germany and are due back for further invitations. With experience from covering Boston, the lads intend to experiment, travel and share their music all over the globe.
They intend to release a CD this year and are currently working on their own original songs.
Mini Bio
The Ghosts of Erin are a blend of the finest-tuned musicians in the Irish folk/ballad/traditional scene.
PlayList
A showcase of irish folk legends
Previous Gigs
vast amount of corporate work, weddings, festivals, toured germany, tour on the way to america, tenerife in july, shindig in the sun with some of the riverdance team and Race meetings to name a few.
Tour Dates
Tour Dates to be Announced, currently available.
Origin
Kildare
Areas Serviced
Dublin, Meath, Kildare, Wicklow, All Areas Considered
Genre
Irish Ballads, Trad, Folk
Number Of Members
3-4
Instruments
Banji, Mandolin, bass, whistle
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