This combination of renowned performers and multi-instrumentalist duo Ger O Donnell & Trevor Sexton with Don Stiffe – one of the greatest singer / songwriters to have emerged on the Irish Folk scene in recent years - is one of the most exciting things happening in Irish music in recent times.
These three powerhouses of Irish vocals have been selling out shows around Ireland and garnering international attention and acclaim abroad with upcoming Irish, UK, European and Canadian tours. When Sharon Shannon heard them play together she instantly signed them up for her next album (due out later this year). Sharon also repaid the favour, adding her talents to the trios forthcoming album joining other world class musicians such as Joanie Madden, Derek Hickey & John Carty.
Ger O Donnell is a true multi-instrumentalist, known best perhaps for his voice and mastery of the acoustic guitar, but also for many other wonderful and unusual instruments and studio production. He has exploded on to the scene and cemented his place in the genre with 6 chart topping hits in Ireland in the last few years.
You’ll f nd many recordings of him on TV and all platforms with Dolores Keane, Cherish the Ladies, Sharon Shannon, Paul Brady Tommy Sands, & Sean Keane to name but a few.
Known for his powerful voice, amazing stage presence and exceptional skills across a variety of instruments, Trevor has become a highly sought-after performer. A phenomenal songwriter too, with hits like Fairytale topping the charts in Ireland and spreading all over the world.
Together, Ger & Trevor have been touring and selling out venues all over the world in recent years. They have regular tours in the UK, Europe, Scandinavia, the US and back home in Ireland. The duo have toured with Cherish the Ladies where they have teamed up with Don Stiffe and the combination of the three voices has become a phenomenon.
Don Stiffe is one of the greatest singer / songwriters to have emerged on the Irish Folk Scene in recent years, receiving critical acclaim and awards both at home and abroad.
Don is a passionate and talented singer whose impressive performance style has moved audiences all over the world. Stiffe’s version of the "Dimming of the Day", by Richard Thompson won “Vocal Cut of the Year’ at the Live Ireland 2010 Awards. This song featured on his debut solo album, “Start of a Dream, which was originally released in 2006, achieving much critical acclaim. The renowned Irish Music Magazine described the musical quality of the album as being “in the Premier League”.
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