Brendan Begley & Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh at The Linenhall Arts Centre

Two consummate Traditional musicians, Brendan Begley and Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh, combine their formidable talents to present A Moment of Madness, an evening of “wild and beautiful music from the West coast if Ireland”. Hailing from the Dingle peninsula Brendan is a renowned button accordionist, touring at home and in Europe. A member of acclaimed outfit Boys of the Lough, Brendan's exciting dance music, sensitive emotional slow airs and singing as gaeilge make him a great favourite with audiences. He is also acclaimed for his TV presentations of traditional music on TG4. Dublin-born fiddler Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh is rapidly becoming known as one of the most interesting and creative musicians in Traditional music. Since the widespread success of his 2003 album Kitty Lie Over with Mick O'Brien, he has performed in the US, Canada, Alaska, Asia and all over Europe. Irish performances in 2006 included Farmleigh House, West Cork Music in Bantry, the National Concert Hall, the Kilkenny Arts Festival, Liberty Hall, and a tour for the Improvised Music Company. He features regularly on RTÉ radio and tv, and has recently worked with the likes of The Waterboys, Iarla Ó Lionáird and Peadar Ó Riada. Top Trad in prospect.

“An inspired pairing. Music of depth and daring... thoughtful, exploratory, driving,
delicate, heartfelt, fascinating, and fun. Theirs is some of the most maddeningly nourishing, elevating and mesmerizing Irish traditional music you'll hear today.” - Earl Hitchner, The Irish Echo
"The music of this duo is joyous indeed, sparkling with energy and life.” - Fíacha O’ Dubhda, http://othermusics.wordpress.com