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Liam O'Brien Concertina Workshop

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Time, Date & Location:

1.30-4.30pm, Saturday 20th Nov, at home on Zoom.

The Tutor:

Liam O’Brien hails from a musical family in Co Clare. He starting off learning tin whistle at the age of four sitting in on his mother’s classes and musicians like Paddy Canny, Joe Ryan, Tommy McCarthy, Kitty Hayes and his grand-uncle J.C. Talty were frequent visitors to his home. After getting a concertina for his 10th birthday he attended Noel Hill’s classes for many years. His highlight every year was attending the Scoil Samhraidh Willie Clancy as a student, now he is teacher there himself!  Liam was honoured to receive the TG4 Gradam Ceoil Ceoltóir Óg na Bliana -Young Musician of the Year Award in February 2017, he travels the world giving workshops & concerts and has recently launched his debut solo CD “The Lane”.  

The Workshop:

In this workshop for advanced level players, Liam will share tunes, technique & ornamentation and share insights into his Clare style of playing.

More Info & Booking:

belfasttrad.com/shop/liamobrien-concertina

Earlier Event: 20 November
Conor Woods Button Accordion Workshop
Later Event: 4 December
Conor Lamb Tin Whistle Workshop