Since 2001, when the freshly-formed band landed a spot on the innovative Irish television show Flosc, Téada, has evolved to frequent headline performances at major music festivals throughout the US, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. A notable highlight was a headlining appearance to a 30,000-audience in Brittany during 2006, a year which also saw the band launch a hugely successful CD/DVD 'Inné Amárach', released by Gael Linn and Compass Records.

Key Festival Performances


Europe

Return to Camden Town Festival, London, UK – October 2007 & 2003
Vilenica International Literary Festival, Vilenica, Slovenia – September 2007
Phil Murphy Weekend, Carrick-on-Bannow, Co. Wexford – July 2007
Wimborne Folk Festival, UK – June 2007
Festival Interceltico do Porto, Porto, Portugal – April 2007
Frankie Kennedy Winter School, Bunbeg, Co. Donegal – December 2006
Ennis Trad Festival, Ennis, Co. Clare – November 2006
Young Masters of Tradition Festival, Bantry, Co. Cork – September 2006
Gradam Ceoil TG4, Cork Opera House, Co. Cork – September 2006
The World Fleadh, Ballybunion, Ireland – August 2006
Kilkenny Arts Festival, Kilkenny, Ireland – August 2006
Celtica, Nantes, France – June 2006
Trad.It! Festival, Groningen, Holland – April 2006
La Nuit de la Saint Patrick, Bercy Stadium, Paris, France – March 2006
Eurodisney Celtic Festival, Disney Village, France – March 2006
The Gathering, Killarney, Ireland – February 2006
Celtic Connections, Glasgow, Scotland – January 2006
Sligo Live, Ireland – October 2005
Tonder Festival, Denmark – August 2005
Interceltique Festival de Lorient, France – August 2005
Copenhagen Irish Festival, Copenhagen, Denmark – November 2003
Tyneside Irish Festival, Newcastle, UK – October 2003
Shetland Folk Festival, Shetland Islands, UK – May 2003
Gosport & Fareham Easter Festival, Gosport, UK – April 2003
Finland Irish Festival, Finland – September 2001


North America

Celtic Classic, Bethlehem PA, USA – September 2008
Winnipeg Irish Festival, Winnipeg MB, Canada – September 2008
Michigan Irish Festival, Muskegon MI, USA – September 2008
Edmonton Folk Festival, Edmonton AL, Canada – August 2008
Chicago Celtic Fest, Chicago IL, USA – September 2007
Irish 2000 Festival, Albany NY, USA – September 2007 & 2005
An Rí Rá Montana Irish Festival, Butte MT, USA – August 2007
Dublin Irish Festival, Dublin OH, USA – August 2007 & 2004
North Texas Irish Festival, Dallas TX, USA – March 2007 & 2005
Dayton Celtic Festival, Dayton OH, USA – July 2006, 2004, 2003
Old Songs Festival, Albany NY, USA – June 2006
Cincinnati World Celtic Festival, Cincinnati OH, USA – September 2005
Lotus Festival, Bloomington IN, USA – September 2005
Rochester Irish Festival, Rochester NY, USA – September 2005 & 2004
Pittsburgh Irish Festival, Pittsburgh PA, USA – September 2005
Kansas City Irish Festival, Kansas City MO, USA – September 2005, 2004, 2003
Great Lakes Folk Festival, East Lansing MI, USA – August 2005
Evanston Arts Festival, Chicago IL, USA – July 2005
Saline Celtic Festival, Ann Arbor MI, USA – July 2005
Winnipeg Folk Festival, Winnipeg MB, Canada – July 2005
Gaelic Park Irish Festival, Chicago IL, USA – May 2005
Calavares Celtic Fair, Sonora CA, USA – March 2005
Milwaukee Irish Fest, Milwaukee WI, USA – August 2004
Euclid Irish Festival, Cleveland OH, USA – August 2004
Brantford Folk Festival, Brantford ON, Canada – October 2003
Celtic Classic Festival, Bethlehem PA, USA – September 2003
Festival of the Mabon, Lyons CO, USA – September 2003
Sonoma Celtic Festival, Sonoma CA, USA – September 2003
Potomac Celtic Festival, Leesburg VA, USA – June 2001 & 2002
 

Rest of the World

Penang World Music Festival, Malaysia – May 2008
Tel Aviv Irish Festival, Tel Aviv, Israel – January 2005
Woodford Folk Festival, Woodford, Australia – December 2004


Band Members

Oisin Mac Diarmada (fiddle)
A graduate in Music Education from Trinity College Dublin/RIAM, Oisín Mac Diarmada began playing fiddle at a young age in Co. Clare, subsequently moving to Co. Sligo and developing a deep interest in the playing style of the North Connacht region. Following the release of acclaimed solo album, "Ar an bhFidil" (Green Linnet) in 2003, Oisín was subsequently featured in renowned US magazine “Strings” and described by The Irish Echo's Earle Hitchner as "one of the most gifted and creative traditional fiddlers playing today." Founder of noted group Téada, Oisín is also a regular solo performer, appearing recently as guest soloist with the Southern Georgia Symphony Orchestra. Awarded a Research Studentship by Dundalk Institute of Technology, Oisín is currently pursuing postgraduate studies under the direction of Dr. Fintan Vallely in the area of “Political Identity & Movement to Music”.

Paul Finn (button accordion)
Paul Finn from Co. Laois is one of the rising stars of button accordion playing in Ireland. Known for a pulsating and rhythmic performance style, his playing featured prominently in major international touring dance productions, as well as in the indigenous session scene in Ireland, prior to his joining Téada.

Damien Stenson (flute)
Hailing from the rich musical environment of Co. Sligo, 29-year-old Damien Stenson is noted for his extensive repertoire and flowing style of playing, honed by many years of extensive musical activity. He has featured on a number of albums including the compilation "Wooden Flute Obsession Vol. 2", and a recent bodhrán album by Junior Davey, and will appear on RTÉ’s upcoming television series ‘The Reel Deal’ in the Autumn.

Seán McElwain (guitar/bouzouki)
Seán McElwain from Monaghan brings a strong string dimension to Téada through his dynamic contributions on guitar and bouzouki. In recent times, touring performances have seen Sean gaining growing accolades for his accompainment and melodic skills from many quarters. He is actively involved in the organising and running of an annual weekend of music 'Scoil Cheoil na Botha' in his native county Monaghan.

Tristan Rosenstock (bodhrán)
From Glenageary in Co Dublin, Tristan's bodhrán playing encompasses a distinctive musical sensitivity, evident on a number of recordings and tours with which he has had involvement in recent years. Prominent in Dublin musical circles, Tristan recently completed a Masters in Film & Television Studies from Dublin City University. He presently combines freelance media work alongside performing with Téada.