Beoga
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Beoga (Irish word for ‘lively’) are a five-piece traditional band based in County Antrim, Ireland. The band was drawn together after ‘jamming’ in a ferocious music session at the All-Ireland Fleadh in August 2002. Their unique sound features the twin duelling accordians of Seán Óg Graham and Damian McKee, along with four times All-Ireland bodhrán champion Eamon Murray, the pianist Liam Bradley and one of the best young female singer of the country Niamh Dunne.
The band released their debut album 'a lovely madness' in September 2004, to critical and popular acclaim in Ireland, Europe and America. Describing Beoga as a ‘phenomenon’ and their music as ‘madcap genius’, Irish music magazine predicted they would make a big mark on the Irish music scene.
The bedrock of Beoga’s music lies firmly within the Irish tradition, but they are not afraid to incorporate other genres’ nuances into their music. From bluesy riffs to Astor Piazzola-style jazz, to a raunchy New Orleans jamboree vibe, their music always returns to a wonderfully bouncy traditional sound.
www.beogamusic.com
Press :
“super vocals, a terrific staccato beat to the rhythm, with a real sense of style and wit. This is a major major band to be reckoned with.” The Chicago American Times
“perhaps the most audacious band rooted in trad today […] one of the 2 most promising bands launched in the new millennium” The Irish Echo
“the best new traditional band to emerge from Ireland this century” Wall Street Journal
"It’s fair to say that nobody does this stuff better at the moment. Beoga deserve a place in my 2011 Top Ten with this release [How to tune a fish]." Irish Music Magazine
Discography:
How to Tune a Fish 2011
The Incident 2009
Mischief 2007
A lovely madness 2004
Stage performances:
Celtic and Folk festivals in Europe and USA as All-Ireland music Fleadh, Dranouter, Tonder, Boston, Kansas et Milwaukee Irish Festivals, Guinness Irish Christmas tour en Autriche, Irish Folk Festival tour en Allemagne with Solas and Kevin Burke, The Irish Unplugged Tour of Hollande with Fureys and Davey Arthur. In France: Festival de Tatihou, Nuits Celtiques Nesle, Clé des Champs Plaisir, Printemps des Bretelles Strasbourg, Fête du chant de marin Paimpol.
Line up:
Liam Bradley : piano
Seán Óg Graham : accordion, guitar
Damian McKee : accordion
Eamon Murray : bohdran
Niamh Dunne : voice, violon
