Basic Information
Label: Tallaght Records
Members: Gavin Whelan, Alan Burke, Derdrie Smyth, Domnick Keogh
Gavin Whelan
Tallaght, IE
Folk / Roots / Celtic
Bio
Gavin Whelan is widely regarded as one of the finest exponents of the tin whistle in Ireland today. His eponymous debut recording propelled the tin whistle to centre stage, winning high praise from critics for his crisp, uncluttered phrasing and bright, clean tone.
The album, released in 2001, was hailed by one critic as "beautiful, captivating and formidable". Since then Gavin has released three other albums, Another Time In Full Flight and Homelands. 2010 saw the publication of a collecti...
Upcoming Shows
Tue, May 8
Doors Open: 10:51 AM
Ages: All Ages
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Status
Status:
Posted a new song: "Jigs: The Humours of Lisheen/Jim Neary’s/The Girl in the Big B..." http://www.reverbnation.com/c./poni/83994369 #music
Blog
Gavin Whelan's latest production is entitled, and focused around, his Homelands
Jan 25, 2012 at 12:30 PM
From: Irish Music Magazine, December 2011
He tells Derek Copley that he is not closing his borders just yet. "I'm looking forward to the New Year and doing some gigs abroad as well as at home in Ireland" he said over a cup coffee in Dublin's Temple bar in fact, he is very eager in bring his latest offering to the international stage, during which ...
