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David Munnelly David and Kieran Munnelly Live in Concert Kieran Munnelly

David Munnelly , who was born and raised in Co. Mayo, Wednesday is the most exciting young button accordionist to have November 18, 2009 emerged from Ireland in generations. From the ages of 21 to 25, David was the accordion player for The Chieftains . 7:30 p.m. He also toured and performed with De Danaan and other Cullen Hall legendary Irish artists before forming his own band in 2002. 4001 Mt. Vernon David composed and recorded the original soundtrack for the TG4 Irish television special “Solas sa nDorchadasm,” Open to the public. $10 for adults for which he received the 2004 “Composer of the Year at the door; students free. Award.” He was also honored with the 2005 “Composer of the Year Award” and named “Best Traditional Artist 2005” Parking available in Moran Center, by LiveIreland.com and the Irish American News . In 2006, Graustark St. and West Alabama St. his band received the “Concert of the Year” award from the For more information, contact Irish American News . The David Munnelly Band has just Lori Gallagher at 713-525-3592. released a new album, recorded in July 2009 in Spiddal, Co. No RSVP or advance tickets. Galway - Tight Squeez! - on sale in the U.S. in September 2009.

Kieran Munnelly , an expert on the flute and bodhrán, has been playing music since the age of seven. He has worked with some of Ireland’s finest musicians, including Matt Molloy, Martin O’Connor, Kieran Goss, Francis Black and many others.

Additionally, Kieran has toured extensively through the United States and Europe with The David Munnelly Band . He graduated from the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, University of Limerick, with a B.A. in Irish Music Performance in 2007 and with an M.A. in 2009.

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