Saturday, December 4
House concert in Jefferson City with
Pat Egan and Patrick Ourceau
8:00 pm, refreshments provided
Pat Egan
Pat Egan is a man blessed with a great ear for songs, and the perfect voice with which to sing them. He is a recognized force on the contemporary folk scene, performing in concerts, on radio, and TV in Europe and the United States. Raised in Tipperary, Pat grew up singing and playing, and has been a professional musician for nearly 20 years. He served his apprenticeship with the Dublin groups Old Bawn and De Min, and has since been a member of Idle Wall, and the Mayo-based traditional group Sheeaun. His performance on the internationally acclaimed recording Music at Matt Molloy’s brought his talent to much wider attention, and in 1994 he produced a highly regarded solo tape, Songs for the Candle. He is in great demand as a guest artist, appearing on a variety of excellent recordings, including Fonnchaoi, with dynamite accordion and fiddle players Verena Commins and Julie Langan, and Chairs with old timey banjo player, Dave Landreth. A striking singer of songs and a deft and delicate guitarist, Pat teaches both guitar and songs at festivals and workshops.
Patrick Ourceau
Patrick Ourceau, a Frenchman now living in New York, cut his teeth in sessions in his native Paris, but eventually was drawn to the distinctive musical dialects of Clare and East Galway. Patrick learned at the feet of Ireland's legendary traditional musicians and the outstanding community of immigrant Irish masters in New York. Armed with a unique knowledge of regional styles and an abiding respect for the traditional masters, his reputation as a teacher attracts large numbers of students. Patrick has performed with many U.S. based musicians, including the legendary accordion players James Keane and Paddy O’Brien, concertina wizard John Williams and the band “Celtic Thunder”. Patrick joined the Tulla Ceilí band on their last U.S. tour, and has regularly performed with former Tulla Ceili band accordion player Andrew McNamara. Patrick also played and recorded with renowned County Clare concertina player, Gearóid O’hAllmhuráin. His most recent project, Live at Mona’s, has been hailed by critics and fans alike. An amazing CD, it recreates an evening at what may well be the best Irish session in the United States, and which is also Patrick’s regular Monday night gig.
This concert is co-sponsored by Central MO Celtic Arts and Rosewood Music Store in Jefferson City.
Location: the home of Tom, Nina and Evan Meeks (owners, Rosewood Music)
400 Woodlawn Ave.
Jefferson City, MO 65101 MAP573/659-5042 (Home) or 573/635-7673 (Rosewood Music)
tmeeks@roseint.comRESERVATIONS REQUESTED. SEATING IS LIMITED, so PLEASE call or e-mail Tom with your reservation.
