Tullamore Celtic Band is an acoustic Irish trio from Rochester, NY, USA. We have been together for 2 years and this is our first CD. We met through the local Irish Musician's Association, which is a branch of the international traditional Irish music [+]Tullamore Celtic Band is an acoustic Irish trio from Rochester, NY, USA. We have been together for 2 years and this is our first CD. We met through the local Irish Musician's Association, which is a branch of the international traditional Irish music organization Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann (CCE).
Our name comes from the town of Tullamore, located near the heart and geographical center of Ireland. Tullamore is famous for its beautiful countryside and rich cultural heritage.
Tullamore Celtic Band performs a variety of fine and fun traditional instrumental and vocal music from the Gaelic speaking parts of the world. Our music is energetic and creative and our shows are entertaining and fun.
Brian is a Rochester, New York native. He has been performing in various music groups for over 20 years. He is also a music educator in the Monroe County schools and in private music studios. Brian also plays and teaches brass and woodwind instruments.
Terry lives in the Rochester New York area and works at Eastman Kodak Company as a research scientist. He is a talented musician active in the Rochester Irish music community.
Dick lives in Rochester New York. He is an accomplished and experienced musician who has been active as an entertainer and performer for over 30 years. He teaches private fiddle lessons. Visit www.dickbolt.com
On the Tullamore Celtic Band CD:
Dick Bolt plays fiddle, Irish harp, guitar, lead vocals and ashiko African drum; Brian Coughlin plays flutes, penny whistles, vocals; Terry O'Toole plays guitars, penny whistles, vocals.
Recording Engineer, Mark Gifford, Mastered by Tony Gross, GFI Studios, Graphic Design by Denise Lowery, Production Assistance by Marie Brate, Photographs by Mark Pierce and David Walworth.
Tullamore Celtic Band, at www.tullamorecelticband.com,is available for bookings by contacting Dick Bolt by e-mail at dick@tullamorecelticband.com
Tullamore Celtic Band CD - Notes & Comments on Tracks
1. Blackthorn Stick,Haste to the Wedding,Saddle the Pony: Double Jigs - Terry starts on guitar in drop D tuning, Brian then enters on Irish black wood baroque flute and finally Dick enters on fiddle. These are our arrangements of tunes that have been popular for many years at the Rochester Irish Musicians Associ
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