Fiddler Paddy Glackin, Neil Martin, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh and pianist Ryan Molloy perform at a Celebration of Music Network at Whyte Recital Hall at the Royal Irish Academy of Music, Dublin on 11 April. We asked Paddy the BIG questions . . .
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All proceeds raised by this event will support Music Network's community programmes across the country.
Paddy was a member of the traditional music group Seachtar and then of the iconic Bothy Band in the 1970s and has played with the likes of Paddy Keenan, Dónal Lunny, Mícheál Ó Domhnaill, John Cage and Jolyon Jackson amongst many others.
Music Network, a registered charity, is Ireland’s national music touring and development organisation, which works to provide equitable local access to, and participation in, live music across Ireland.
Neil Martin, a former board member of Music Network and the driving force behind the event said, "In my nine years on the board of Music Network I was privileged to see at close quarters the marvellous work the company does, enabling first-rate concerts around the country and supporting musicians in Ireland.
"Those individuals who work behind the scenes to make this all happen are hardworking, dedicated, thorough, caring and dare I say it, humble. The lion’s share of applause goes to the artists performing on stage, not to those off it.
"So, I thought it only fitting to gather up some of the very finest musicians I have ever had the honour of making music with so that we could applaud, thank and celebrate Music Network".
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Tell us three things about yourself . . .
I am a passionate sports fan. I love reading Gaelic poetry and I thoroughly enjoy hill walking in Co Donegal.
How would you describe your music?
Quite simply as traditional fiddle playing.
Who are your musical inspirations?
The great Donegal fiddler John Doherty, JS Bach and Tony McMahon.
What was the first gig you ever went to?
A student concert in Chatham Row circa 1966.
What was the first record you ever bought?
Stand Up by Jethro Tull.
What's your favourite song right now?
Johnny Seoighe.
Favourite lyric of all time?
The Green Fields of Canada.
If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Oró Sé do Bheatha Abhaile by Darach O Cathain.
Where can people find your music/more information?
You can hear me playing with Neil Martin, Muireann Nic Amhlaoib and Ryan Molloy as part of A celebration of Music Network at Whyte Recital Hall, Dublin on 11 April and find my music on Spotify.
Alan Corr
