Keane-Connolly-McGorman
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Keane/Connolly/McGorman are a quartet of traditional Irish musicians who are currently active within the traditional music scene. They consist of uilleann piper Pádraic Keane, fiddle player Aidan Connolly, and brothers Fergus McGorman on flute and Ruairí McGorman on Greek bouzouki. Their music is bright, energetic, and highly influenced by past traditional Irish musicians and groups, such as Paddy Cronin, Denis Murphy, De Danann, The Chieftains, and more. In December 2023, they released their self-titled debut album under the renowned Raelach Records label, with funding from The Arts Council of Ireland.[1]
Music
[edit]Pádraic, Aidan, Fergus and Ruairí grew up playing traditional music together and first recorded as a four-piece on Aidan Connolly's album 'Be Off', with the jigs 'Streams of Kilnaspig/The Lark in the Blue Summer Sky'.[2] Subsequently, they were invited to perform together at the 'Corofin Traditional Music Festival' in March 2020, which marked their first performance together as Keane/Connolly/McGorman.[3]
Their music is heavily influenced by past masters such as Paddy Cronin, Denis Murphy, Patsy Tuohey, etc., and has been described as reminiscent of the well-known musicians and groups of the 1970s-revival era of traditional Irish music, such as The Chieftains.[4]
Keane/Connolly/McGorman's debut album, 'Keane Connolly McGorman', was released by Raelach Records on 01/12/2023, and was funded by The Arts Council of Ireland. Noreen O'Donoghue makes an appearance on the harp accompaniment, while Jack Talty plays piano.[1] The album was well-received by reviewers, with Irish Music Magazine describing the album as 'uncluttered and precise',[5] and as 'a brilliant album that I think everyone should own', by Daniel Neely in The Irish Echo[6]
In January 2025, they received two nominations at the RTE Radio 1 Folk Awards for Best Folk Group and Best Folk Album for their eponymous album.[7] Keane Connolly McGorman were among the leading nominations that year with two[8]
Discography
[edit]Albums
[edit]- Keane Connolly McGorman (2023 - Raelach Records)
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Keane Connolly McGorman, by Pádraic Keane, Aidan Connolly, Fergus McGorman & Ruairí McGorman". Raelach Records. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
- ^ "Aidan Connolly: Be Off – fiddler leads a very inviting session". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2023-12-21.
- ^ "Padraic Keane, Aidan Connolly, Ruairí and Fergus McGorman / Seanie McGrath, Siobhan Peoples, Murty Ryan, John Moloney / Meitheal Prizewinner Ryan Sheridan @ Corofin Traditional Festival 2020". The Journal of Music | News, Reviews and Opinion. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
- ^ "KEANE CONNOLLY MCGORMAN | 5 planètes". 5planètes. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
- ^ "Releases March 2024 » Irish Music Magazine". www.irishmusicmagazine.com. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
- ^ "Collection has trad world buzzing". Irish Echo Newspaper. Retrieved 2024-02-07.
- ^ "RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards 2025". RTÉ Media Sales. Retrieved 2025-02-24.
- ^ Laurent, Flo. "Christy Moore, Lemoncello, Róis and more among RTÉ Radio 1 Folk Awards Nominees". Hotpress. Retrieved 2025-02-24.
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