John Doyle and Mike McGoldrick, together, represent the finest musicians performing in traditional Irish music today. Born in Manchester, UK, of Irish parents, Mike has been a road warrior since his teen years, and most notably distinguished himself in the top shelf bands, Lunasa and Capercaillie. With his powerful and yet subtle flute, whistles and uillean pipes, Mike has performed all over Europe, the US, Canada and worldwide with Kate Rusby, Mark Knopfler, Eric Clapton, and like John is a regular for many years with the Transatlantic Sessions at the Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow.
John likewise has been a professional since a teenager when he hit the road with Seamus Egan and Joanie Madden; he then went on along with Seamus to found the groundbreaking Irish American band, Solas. He has since forged a formidable solo career as producer, musician, songwriter and singer. John's signature percussive and emotive finger picking has been the choice on over 150 recordings of traditional Irish, bluegrass, oldtime, English folk and Americana with everyone from Eric Clapton to Tim O'Brien, Kate Rusby, Alison Brown, Liz Carroll, Linda Thompson, and a very long list of luminaries in folk music.
John and Mike individually are the very best in each of their respective instruments; collectively they are a powerhouse and truly not to be missed.
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The Philadelphia Ceili Group is a non-profit, volunteer, educational organization (governed by a nine-member Board of Directors), which is dedicated t the support of Irish Culture through a variety of activities. The Ceili Group (pronounced “Kale-lee”) was founded in 1958 to preserve traditional Irish ceili, or set dancing. From our beginning as precision dancers, has grown to encompass a wide range of activities, centered on Irish music and dance.
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The Philadelphia Ceili Group is a non-profit, volunteer, educational organization (governed by a nine-member Board of Directors), which is dedicated t the support of Irish Culture through a variety of activities. The Ceili Group (pronounced “Kale-lee”) was founded in 1958 to preserve traditional Irish ceili, or set dancing. From our beginning as precision dancers, has grown to encompass a wide range of activities, centered on Irish music and dance.
In addition to our popular Annual Music and Dance Festival, members can take advantage of:
Special Dance Events
Concerts by world-renowned performers
Music and Dance Lessons
Concerts where we feature talented newcomers
Cultural and Craft Activities
Music Workshops, taught by terrific musicians
Discounts on many Ceili Group Events.
Watch our Website for upcoming events, at: www.PhiladelphiaCeiliGroup.org
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