David Munnelly & Mick Conneely Press Kit

DAVID MUNNELLY & MICK CONNEELY

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Mick Conneely and David Munnelly are a duo that combine tradition and innovation, energy and precision in their captivating performances. They are widely regarded as two of the finest musicians in Irish traditional music today. Conneely is a master fiddle player. Munnelly is a virtuoso accordion player and a talented composer. In 2012, they released their stunning debut album ‘Tis What It Is, a collection of traditional and contemporary tunes that showcase their virtuosity, creativity and passion for the music. Together, they create a musical chemistry that is irresistible and infectious, a sound that is both exhilarating and authentic. When two masters of their craft come together and flow like two mountain streams meeting to make a mighty river, then in artistic terms, that’s about as good as it gets. A musical tornado! This is Irish traditional music at its very best.
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“Dave and Mick are master musicians no doubt about it, they have the credentials: the track record, the bands, albums and collaborations, but here you get more than just great musicianship, you get a dialogue, a conversation happening now, not parroted lines from some slickly rehearsed ensemble, that is the real excitement here. Cleary they have practice long and hard, there are gaps and stops and changes of rhythm, which the boys hit spot on, but you’d be forgiven if you thought they’d just walked into the pub and played straight of the cuff.” – Seán Laffey

BAND INFO

US Booking: Now Booking US Dates for 2014
For US booking inquiries please contact US Manager Kristen Kirby: booking@davidmunnelly.com

Europe Booking: Now Booking European Tour Dates
For Europe booking inquiries please contact: info@davidmunnelly.com

READ REVIEW – THE IRISH TIMES – SIOBHÁN LONG »
READ REVIEW – FOLKWORLD – SEÁN LAFFEY »
READ REVIEW – THE IRISH ECHO – DAN NEELY »
READ REVIEW – TRAD CONNECT – TONY LAWLESS »
READ REVIEW – LIVING TRADITION – GREM DEVLIN »
READ REVIEW – TRAD CONNECT – DEVON LEGER »

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Maho Snaps / Tay in the Bog / the Maid in the Meadow
The Carna Reel / Temple Hill / Sporting Paddy
McGovern’s Favourite / Colonel Fraser

Video:

Kansas City Irish Festival 2013
House Concert – Portsmouth, NH (password DM2013)
Hibernian Cultural Center – Worchester, MA (password DM2013)

Past Festival Performances:

Kansas City Irish Festival (Kansas City, MO), Crossroads International Celtic Festival (Maine), Walnut Valley Folk Festival (Winfield, KS)

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