Benny McCarthy (musician)
Benny McCarthy | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1975 |
| Origin | Co. Waterford |
| Instruments | Accordion |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Associated acts | Danú |
Benny McCarthy (born 1975) is an Irish button accordionist. He was a founding member and manager of the band Danú.[1]
Biography[edit]
McCarthy was raised in Deelish, County Waterford. He was tutored by Bobby Gardiner.[2] In 1994, he won the All Ireland Oireachtas on button accordion and melodeon.[3]
Biography[edit]
Benny is from Deelish in Co. Waterford. He began his musical voyage at the age of 13 and was mentored by none other than accordion legend Bobby Gardiner. Like most musicians he travelled all over Ireland to sessions and festivals meeting and playing with musicians from all regions and styles. His influences include Bobby Gardiner, Jackie Daly, Mairtin O’Connor to mention just a few. Benny was Oireachtas champion on both Button accordion and 10-key Melodeon in 1994. He teamed up with some friends to form the now Iconic band Danú, a group he still performs with and manages to this day. Benny has featured on over 30 album releases since he began his professional career in music. He has shared the stage and recorded with many internationally renowned artists over the years including Liam Clancy, John Sheahan, Donal Lunny, Donovan, Tom Paxton, Seán Ó'Sé and many others. Theatre Projects over the years include collaborations with Irish Comedian/Actor Jon Kenny(D'Unbelievables/Fr.Ted) and the Irish Arts Theatre hit show Teac A Bloc created by Des Dillon (Irish Visual Artist). Benny has also been part of some trade/state delegations to USA, India, Bulgaria and Europe with the Irish President and Irish Government over the years. Benny has recorded and produced many albums and theatre soundtracks in his own studio in Co.Waterford. He is regularly featured with his various groups and projects on Irish National TV & Radio (RTE. RnaG & TG4) as well as internationally on BBC, CBC, PBS etc.[4]
Career[edit]
In 1995, he founded the band Danú, putting out their first record in 1997.[5]
His solo album “Press and Draw” featured 15 accordions, each track being played on a different accordion.[2]
Works[edit]
Awards[edit]
- 2004 - BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards (Best Group)[6]
References[edit]
[7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21] [22] [23] [24] [25]
- ↑ "Danú: Ten Thousand Miles (Album Review)". Folk Radio UK. 2018-07-05. Retrieved 2021-03-17.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Neely, Daniel (26 May 2020). "McCarthy's subtlety, nuance on display". Irish Echo. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
- ↑ Boissoneau, Ross (2017-03-16). "Local dancers join Danu in Newton". Folk Radio UK. Retrieved 2021-03-17.
- ↑ [citation to reliable source, print or e, goes here]
- ↑ Boissoneau, Ross (29 February 2020). "One of World's Leading Irish Bands to Play TC". www.northernexpress.com. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
- ↑ Heywood, Fiona. "20 Years of Danu | Living Tradition". www.livingtradition.co.uk. Retrieved 17 March 2021.
- ↑ "McCarthy's subtlety, nuance on display". Irish Echo. 2020-05-26. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
- ↑ "Benny McCarthy". boxbenny.com. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
- ↑ "MUSIC". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
- ↑ "Danu never fails to deliver". IrishCentral.com. 2010-03-15. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
- ↑ "Danú". danu.net. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
- ↑ "Living Tradition CD review of BENNY MCCARTHY - Press And Draw". www.livingtradition.co.uk. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
- ↑ "Benny McCarthy | Catskills Irish Arts Week | East Durham, NY". Retrieved 2020-07-06.
- ↑ "Benny McCarthy of Waterford Ireland shares performance at MIM @ Home". Celtic Junction Arts Center. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
- ↑ "FolkWorld #45: Pure Irish Drops 2011". www.folkworld.eu. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
- ↑ "BENNY McCARTHY | 5 planètes". 5planètes. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
- ↑ "Meet the Artist: Danú and Goitse". The DeBartolo Performing Arts Center. 2020-03-02. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
- ↑ "danu". www.irishmusicreview.com. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
- ↑ "Danú Is Back, and Ready to Rock and Reel". irishphiladelphia.com. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
- ↑ "Releases April 2020 » Irish Music Magazine". www.irishmusicmagazine.com. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
- ↑ "Weekly live gigs keeping the islanders connected through COVID-19". Galway Daily. 2020-06-06. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
- ↑ "11/21/19 – KSRO's Center Stage with Benny McCarthy from Danú". Green Music Center. 2019-12-02. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
- ↑ Murphy, Judy. "Old ghosts get a new life in vibrant Galway show". connachttribune.ie. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
- ↑ "Epic line-up announced for Dungarvan Waterford festival". www.waterfordlive.ie. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
- ↑ "Danú – 21st century traditional stars". Irish Music Daily. 2015-01-21. Retrieved 2020-07-06.
External links[edit]
Traditional Irish Button Accordion & Melodeon player[edit]
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