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Dervish have been bringing Irish traditional music to the world for more than 25 years.
Described by the BBC as “an icon of Irish music”, the band have played at festivals from Rio to Glastonbury, toured with the Irish President and struck up tunes on the Great Wall of ...
Dervish have a line-up which includes some of Ireland’s finest traditional musicians, fronted by one of the country’s best-known singers, Cathy Jordan.
The Guardian newspaper commented: “Dervish are simply brilliant . . They carry Irish history with them.”
Dervish are long-established as one of the biggest names in Irish music internationally. They’re renowned for live performances which match dazzling sets of tunes with stunning interpretations of traditional songs. Their studio and live albums – 12 to date – make up one of the outstanding catalogues in Irish music.
In 2016 Dervish are still busy touring internationally and still making plans. The band are excited about signing for the renowned US roots label Rounder. There are major projects ahead – new growths from those Irish roots!
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All six members of Dervish are steeped in the musical traditions of counties Sligo and Leitrim in north-west Ireland.
It’s an area which matches Atlantic coastline with storied mountains and rural landscapes. It has inspired a host of musicians, artists and writers, including the Nobel Prize-winning poet W. B. Yeats.
The Dervish line-up is well established. In fact it includes four members from the earliest days of the band in 1989 – Shane Mitchell (accordion), Liam Kelly (flute/whistle), Brian McDonagh (mandola/mandolin) and Michael Holmes (bouzouki). Singer Cathy Jordan, also a mean bodhran (drum) player, joined in 1991 and fiddle Tom Morrow in 1998.
It’s a remarkable and at times electric combination – “capable of playing with note-perfect accuracy and perfect control at nearly supersonic levels” (Irish Voice, New York).
But Dervish marry technical brilliance with a rare sensibility, born of a understanding of the music and many years of playing together. The Irish Times, said their “integrity makes the group a formidable heir to the throne abandoned by The Bothy Band, if not a serious contender for The Chieftains’ international space.” The News Journal (Delaware) described Dervish as: “The most compelling, most soulful Irish traditional folk band playing today.”
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- 01/20/201703/26/2017
- Santa Fe, NM
Ireland’s premier traditional music group Dervish in Santa Fe on March 26th
Dervish have been bringing Irish traditional music to the world for more than 25 years.
Described by the BBC as “an icon of Irish music”, the band have played at festivals from Rock in Rio to Glastonbury, toured with the Irish President and struck up tunes on the Great Wall of China.
Dervish have a line-up which includes some of Ireland’s finest traditional musicians, fronted by one of the country’s best-known singers, Cathy Jordan.
The Guardian newspaper commented:...
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Dervish have been bringing Irish traditional music to the world for more than 25 years.
Described by the BBC as “an icon of Irish music”, the band have played at festivals from Rock in Rio to Glastonbury, toured with the Irish President and struck up tunes on the Great Wall of China.
Dervish have a line-up which includes some of Ireland’s finest traditional musicians, fronted by one of the country’s best-known singers, Cathy Jordan.
The Guardian newspaper commented: “Dervish are simply brilliant . . They carry Irish history with them.”
Dervish are long-established as one of the biggest names in Irish music internationally. They’re renowned for live performances which match dazzling sets of tunes with stunning interpretations of traditional songs. Their studio and live albums – 12 to date – make up one of the outstanding catalogues in Irish music.
They are regular visitors to the US, where their concerts are often sold out. However their fanbase stretches across several continents. They spend much of their time travelling across Europe, and have also toured in Asia, South America and Australia.
They were the first Irish band to play the world’s biggest music festival, Rock in Rio, performing to an estimated 250,000 people. They were chosen to travel with the Irish prime minister on a visit to China, and with the Irish President on overseas visits.
Over the years they’ve been on the same bill as artists such as James Brown, Neil Young, Sting and even Iron Maiden!
In 2016 Dervish are still busy touring internationally and still making plans. The band are excited about signing for the renowned US roots label Rounder. There are major projects ahead – new growths from those Irish roots!
Dervish have been bringing Irish traditional music to the world for more than 25 years.
Described by the BBC as “an icon of Irish music”, the band have played at festivals from Rock in Rio to Glastonbury, toured with the Irish President and struck up tunes on the Great Wall of China.
Dervish have a line-up which includes some of Ireland’s finest traditional musicians, fronted by one of the country’s best-known singers, Cathy Jordan.
The Guardian newspaper commented: “Dervish are simply brilliant . . They carry Irish history with them.”
Dervish are long-established as one of the biggest names in Irish music internationally. They’re renowned for live performances which match dazzling sets of tunes with stunning interpretations of traditional songs. Their studio and live albums – 12 to date – make up one of the outstanding catalogues in Irish music.
They are regular visitors to the US, where their concerts are often sold out. However their fanbase stretches across several continents. They spend much of their time travelling across Europe, and have also toured in Asia, South America and Australia.
They were the first Irish band to play the world’s biggest music festival, Rock in Rio, performing to an estimated 250,000 people. They were chosen to travel with the Irish prime minister on a visit to China, and with the Irish President on overseas visits.
Over the years they’ve been on the same bill as artists such as James Brown, Neil Young, Sting and even Iron Maiden!
In 2016 Dervish are still busy touring internationally and still making plans. The band are excited about signing for the renowned US roots label Rounder. There are major projects ahead – new growths from those Irish roots!
Dervish have been bringing Irish traditional music to the world for more than 25 years.
Described by the BBC as “an icon of Irish music”, the band have played at festivals from Rock in Rio to Glastonbury, toured with the Irish President and struck up tunes on the Great Wall of China.
Dervish have a line-up which includes some of Ireland’s finest traditional musicians, fronted by one of the country’s best-known singers, Cathy Jordan.
The Guardian newspaper commented: “Dervish are simply brilliant . . They carry Irish history with them.”
Dervish are long-established as one of the biggest names in Irish music internationally. They’re renowned for live performances which match dazzling sets of tunes with stunning interpretations of traditional songs. Their studio and live albums – 12 to date – make up one of the outstanding catalogues in Irish music.
They are regular visitors to the US, where their concerts are often sold out. However their fanbase stretches across several continents. They spend much of their time travelling across Europe, and have also toured in Asia, South America and Australia.
They were the first Irish band to play the world’s biggest music festival, Rock in Rio, performing to an estimated 250,000 people. They were chosen to travel with the Irish prime minister on a visit to China, and with the Irish President on overseas visits.
Over the years they’ve been on the same bill as artists such as James Brown, Neil Young, Sting and even Iron Maiden!
In 2016 Dervish are still busy touring internationally and still making plans. The band are excited about signing for the renowned US roots label Rounder. There are major projects ahead – new growths from those Irish roots!
Dervish have been bringing Irish traditional music to the world for more than 25 years.
Described by the BBC as “an icon of Irish music”, the band have played at festivals from Rock in Rio to Glastonbury, toured with the Irish President and struck up tunes on the Great Wall of China.
Dervish have a line-up which includes some of Ireland’s finest traditional musicians, fronted by one of the country’s best-known singers, Cathy Jordan.
The Guardian newspaper commented: “Dervish are simply brilliant . . They carry Irish history with them.”
Dervish are long-established as one of the biggest names in Irish music internationally. They’re renowned for live performances which match dazzling sets of tunes with stunning interpretations of traditional songs. Their studio and live albums – 12 to date – make up one of the outstanding catalogues in Irish music.
They are regular visitors to the US, where their concerts are often sold out. However their fanbase stretches across several continents. They spend much of their time travelling across Europe, and have also toured in Asia, South America and Australia.
They were the first Irish band to play the world’s biggest music festival, Rock in Rio, performing to an estimated 250,000 people. They were chosen to travel with the Irish prime minister on a visit to China, and with the Irish President on overseas visits.
Over the years they’ve been on the same bill as artists such as James Brown, Neil Young, Sting and even Iron Maiden!
In 2016 Dervish are still busy touring internationally and still making plans. The band are excited about signing for the renowned US roots label Rounder. There are major projects ahead – new growths from those Irish roots!
Dervish have been bringing Irish traditional music to the world for more than 25 years.
Described by the BBC as “an icon of Irish music”, the band have played at festivals from Rock in Rio to Glastonbury, toured with the Irish President and struck up tunes on the Great Wall of China.
Dervish have a line-up which includes some of Ireland’s finest traditional musicians, fronted by one of the country’s best-known singers, Cathy Jordan.
The Guardian newspaper commented: “Dervish are simply brilliant . . They carry Irish history with them.”
Dervish are long-established as one of the biggest names in Irish music internationally. They’re renowned for live performances which match dazzling sets of tunes with stunning interpretations of traditional songs. Their studio and live albums – 12 to date – make up one of the outstanding catalogues in Irish music.
They are regular visitors to the US, where their concerts are often sold out. However their fanbase stretches across several continents. They spend much of their time travelling across Europe, and have also toured in Asia, South America and Australia.
They were the first Irish band to play the world’s biggest music festival, Rock in Rio, performing to an estimated 250,000 people. They were chosen to travel with the Irish prime minister on a visit to China, and with the Irish President on overseas visits.
Over the years they’ve been on the same bill as artists such as James Brown, Neil Young, Sting and even Iron Maiden!
In 2016 Dervish are still busy touring internationally and still making plans. The band are excited about signing for the renowned US roots label Rounder. There are major projects ahead – new growths from those Irish roots!
Dervish have been bringing Irish traditional music to the world for more than 25 years.
Described by the BBC as “an icon of Irish music”, the band have played at festivals from Rock in Rio to Glastonbury, toured with the Irish President and struck up tunes on the Great Wall of China.
Dervish have a line-up which includes some of Ireland’s finest traditional musicians, fronted by one of the country’s best-known singers, Cathy Jordan.
The Guardian newspaper commented: “Dervish are simply brilliant . . They carry Irish history with them.”
Dervish are long-established as one of the biggest names in Irish music internationally. They’re renowned for live performances which match dazzling sets of tunes with stunning interpretations of traditional songs. Their studio and live albums – 12 to date – make up one of the outstanding catalogues in Irish music.
They are regular visitors to the US, where their concerts are often sold out. However their fanbase stretches across several continents. They spend much of their time travelling across Europe, and have also toured in Asia, South America and Australia.
They were the first Irish band to play the world’s biggest music festival, Rock in Rio, performing to an estimated 250,000 people. They were chosen to travel with the Irish prime minister on a visit to China, and with the Irish President on overseas visits.
Over the years they’ve been on the same bill as artists such as James Brown, Neil Young, Sting and even Iron Maiden!
In 2016 Dervish are still busy touring internationally and still making plans. The band are excited about signing for the renowned US roots label Rounder. There are major projects ahead – new growths from those Irish roots!
Dervish have been bringing Irish traditional music to the world for more than 25 years.
Described by the BBC as “an icon of Irish music”, the band have played at festivals from Rock in Rio to Glastonbury, toured with the Irish President and struck up tunes on the Great Wall of China.
Dervish have a line-up which includes some of Ireland’s finest traditional musicians, fronted by one of the country’s best-known singers, Cathy Jordan.
The Guardian newspaper commented: “Dervish are simply brilliant . . They carry Irish history with them.”
Dervish are long-established as one of the biggest names in Irish music internationally. They’re renowned for live performances which match dazzling sets of tunes with stunning interpretations of traditional songs. Their studio and live albums – 12 to date – make up one of the outstanding catalogues in Irish music.
They are regular visitors to the US, where their concerts are often sold out. However their fanbase stretches across several continents. They spend much of their time travelling across Europe, and have also toured in Asia, South America and Australia.
They were the first Irish band to play the world’s biggest music festival, Rock in Rio, performing to an estimated 250,000 people. They were chosen to travel with the Irish prime minister on a visit to China, and with the Irish President on overseas visits.
Over the years they’ve been on the same bill as artists such as James Brown, Neil Young, Sting and even Iron Maiden!
In 2016 Dervish are still busy touring internationally and still making plans. The band are excited about signing for the renowned US roots label Rounder. There are major projects ahead – new growths from those Irish roots!
Dervish have been bringing Irish traditional music to the world for more than 25 years.
Described by the BBC as “an icon of Irish music”, the band have played at festivals from Rock in Rio to Glastonbury, toured with the Irish President and struck up tunes on the Great Wall of China.
Dervish have a line-up which includes some of Ireland’s finest traditional musicians, fronted by one of the country’s best-known singers, Cathy Jordan.
The Guardian newspaper commented: “Dervish are simply brilliant . . They carry Irish history with them.”
Dervish are long-established as one of the biggest names in Irish music internationally. They’re renowned for live performances which match dazzling sets of tunes with stunning interpretations of traditional songs. Their studio and live albums – 12 to date – make up one of the outstanding catalogues in Irish music.
They are regular visitors to the US, where their concerts are often sold out. However their fanbase stretches across several continents. They spend much of their time travelling across Europe, and have also toured in Asia, South America and Australia.
They were the first Irish band to play the world’s biggest music festival, Rock in Rio, performing to an estimated 250,000 people. They were chosen to travel with the Irish prime minister on a visit to China, and with the Irish President on overseas visits.
Over the years they’ve been on the same bill as artists such as James Brown, Neil Young, Sting and even Iron Maiden!
In 2016 Dervish are still busy touring internationally and still making plans. The band are excited about signing for the renowned US roots label Rounder. There are major projects ahead – new growths from those Irish roots!
Dervish have been bringing Irish traditional music to the world for more than 25 years.
Described by the BBC as “an icon of Irish music”, the band have played at festivals from Rock in Rio to Glastonbury, toured with the Irish President and struck up tunes on the Great Wall of China.
Dervish have a line-up which includes some of Ireland’s finest traditional musicians, fronted by one of the country’s best-known singers, Cathy Jordan.
The Guardian newspaper commented: “Dervish are simply brilliant . . They carry Irish history with them.”
Dervish are long-established as one of the biggest names in Irish music internationally. They’re renowned for live performances which match dazzling sets of tunes with stunning interpretations of traditional songs. Their studio and live albums – 12 to date – make up one of the outstanding catalogues in Irish music.
They are regular visitors to the US, where their concerts are often sold out. However their fanbase stretches across several continents. They spend much of their time travelling across Europe, and have also toured in Asia, South America and Australia.
They were the first Irish band to play the world’s biggest music festival, Rock in Rio, performing to an estimated 250,000 people. They were chosen to travel with the Irish prime minister on a visit to China, and with the Irish President on overseas visits.
Over the years they’ve been on the same bill as artists such as James Brown, Neil Young, Sting and even Iron Maiden!
In 2016 Dervish are still busy touring internationally and still making plans. The band are excited about signing for the renowned US roots label Rounder. There are major projects ahead – new growths from those Irish roots!
Dervish have been bringing Irish traditional music to the world for more than 25 years.
Described by the BBC as “an icon of Irish music”, the band have played at festivals from Rock in Rio to Glastonbury, toured with the Irish President and struck up tunes on the Great Wall of China.
Dervish have a line-up which includes some of Ireland’s finest traditional musicians, fronted by one of the country’s best-known singers, Cathy Jordan.
The Guardian newspaper commented: “Dervish are simply brilliant . . They carry Irish history with them.”
Dervish are long-established as one of the biggest names in Irish music internationally. They’re renowned for live performances which match dazzling sets of tunes with stunning interpretations of traditional songs. Their studio and live albums – 12 to date – make up one of the outstanding catalogues in Irish music.
They are regular visitors to the US, where their concerts are often sold out. However their fanbase stretches across several continents. They spend much of their time travelling across Europe, and have also toured in Asia, South America and Australia.
They were the first Irish band to play the world’s biggest music festival, Rock in Rio, performing to an estimated 250,000 people. They were chosen to travel with the Irish prime minister on a visit to China, and with the Irish President on overseas visits.
Over the years they’ve been on the same bill as artists such as James Brown, Neil Young, Sting and even Iron Maiden!
In 2016 Dervish are still busy touring internationally and still making plans. The band are excited about signing for the renowned US roots label Rounder. There are major projects ahead – new growths from those Irish roots!
Dervish have been bringing Irish traditional music to the world for more than 25 years.
Described by the BBC as “an icon of Irish music”, the band have played at festivals from Rock in Rio to Glastonbury, toured with the Irish President and struck up tunes on the Great Wall of China.
Dervish have a line-up which includes some of Ireland’s finest traditional musicians, fronted by one of the country’s best-known singers, Cathy Jordan.
The Guardian newspaper commented: “Dervish are simply brilliant . . They carry Irish history with them.”
Dervish are long-established as one of the biggest names in Irish music internationally. They’re renowned for live performances which match dazzling sets of tunes with stunning interpretations of traditional songs. Their studio and live albums – 12 to date – make up one of the outstanding catalogues in Irish music.
They are regular visitors to the US, where their concerts are often sold out. However their fanbase stretches across several continents. They spend much of their time travelling across Europe, and have also toured in Asia, South America and Australia.
They were the first Irish band to play the world’s biggest music festival, Rock in Rio, performing to an estimated 250,000 people. They were chosen to travel with the Irish prime minister on a visit to China, and with the Irish President on overseas visits.
Over the years they’ve been on the same bill as artists such as James Brown, Neil Young, Sting and even Iron Maiden!
In 2016 Dervish are still busy touring internationally and still making plans. The band are excited about signing for the renowned US roots label Rounder. There are major projects ahead – new growths from those Irish roots!
Dervish have been bringing Irish traditional music to the world for more than 25 years.
Described by the BBC as “an icon of Irish music”, the band have played at festivals from Rock in Rio to Glastonbury, toured with the Irish President and struck up tunes on the Great Wall of China.
Dervish have a line-up which includes some of Ireland’s finest traditional musicians, fronted by one of the country’s best-known singers, Cathy Jordan.
The Guardian newspaper commented: “Dervish are simply brilliant . . They carry Irish history with them.”
Dervish are long-established as one of the biggest names in Irish music internationally. They’re renowned for live performances which match dazzling sets of tunes with stunning interpretations of traditional songs. Their studio and live albums – 12 to date – make up one of the outstanding catalogues in Irish music.
They are regular visitors to the US, where their concerts are often sold out. However their fanbase stretches across several continents. They spend much of their time travelling across Europe, and have also toured in Asia, South America and Australia.
They were the first Irish band to play the world’s biggest music festival, Rock in Rio, performing to an estimated 250,000 people. They were chosen to travel with the Irish prime minister on a visit to China, and with the Irish President on overseas visits.
Over the years they’ve been on the same bill as artists such as James Brown, Neil Young, Sting and even Iron Maiden!
In 2016 Dervish are still busy touring internationally and still making plans. The band are excited about signing for the renowned US roots label Rounder. There are major projects ahead – new growths from those Irish roots!
Dervish have been bringing Irish traditional music to the world for more than 25 years.
Described by the BBC as “an icon of Irish music”, the band have played at festivals from Rock in Rio to Glastonbury, toured with the Irish President and struck up tunes on the Great Wall of China.
Dervish have a line-up which includes some of Ireland’s finest traditional musicians, fronted by one of the country’s best-known singers, Cathy Jordan.
The Guardian newspaper commented: “Dervish are simply brilliant . . They carry Irish history with them.”
Dervish are long-established as one of the biggest names in Irish music internationally. They’re renowned for live performances which match dazzling sets of tunes with stunning interpretations of traditional songs. Their studio and live albums – 12 to date – make up one of the outstanding catalogues in Irish music.
They are regular visitors to the US, where their concerts are often sold out. However their fanbase stretches across several continents. They spend much of their time travelling across Europe, and have also toured in Asia, South America and Australia.
They were the first Irish band to play the world’s biggest music festival, Rock in Rio, performing to an estimated 250,000 people. They were chosen to travel with the Irish prime minister on a visit to China, and with the Irish President on overseas visits.
Over the years they’ve been on the same bill as artists such as James Brown, Neil Young, Sting and even Iron Maiden!
In 2016 Dervish are still busy touring internationally and still making plans. The band are excited about signing for the renowned US roots label Rounder. There are major projects ahead – new growths from those Irish roots!
Dervish have been bringing Irish traditional music to the world for more than 25 years.
Described by the BBC as “an icon of Irish music”, the band have played at festivals from Rock in Rio to Glastonbury, toured with the Irish President and struck up tunes on the Great Wall of China.
Dervish have a line-up which includes some of Ireland’s finest traditional musicians, fronted by one of the country’s best-known singers, Cathy Jordan.
The Guardian newspaper commented: “Dervish are simply brilliant . . They carry Irish history with them.”
Dervish are long-established as one of the biggest names in Irish music internationally. They’re renowned for live performances which match dazzling sets of tunes with stunning interpretations of traditional songs. Their studio and live albums – 12 to date – make up one of the outstanding catalogues in Irish music.
They are regular visitors to the US, where their concerts are often sold out. However their fanbase stretches across several continents. They spend much of their time travelling across Europe, and have also toured in Asia, South America and Australia.
They were the first Irish band to play the world’s biggest music festival, Rock in Rio, performing to an estimated 250,000 people. They were chosen to travel with the Irish prime minister on a visit to China, and with the Irish President on overseas visits.
Over the years they’ve been on the same bill as artists such as James Brown, Neil Young, Sting and even Iron Maiden!
In 2016 Dervish are still busy touring internationally and still making plans. The band are excited about signing for the renowned US roots label Rounder. There are major projects ahead – new growths from those Irish roots!
Dervish have been bringing Irish traditional music to the world for more than 25 years.
Described by the BBC as “an icon of Irish music”, the band have played at festivals from Rock in Rio to Glastonbury, toured with the Irish President and struck up tunes on the Great Wall of China.
Dervish have a line-up which includes some of Ireland’s finest traditional musicians, fronted by one of the country’s best-known singers, Cathy Jordan.
The Guardian newspaper commented: “Dervish are simply brilliant . . They carry Irish history with them.”
Dervish are long-established as one of the biggest names in Irish music internationally. They’re renowned for live performances which match dazzling sets of tunes with stunning interpretations of traditional songs. Their studio and live albums – 12 to date – make up one of the outstanding catalogues in Irish music.
They are regular visitors to the US, where their concerts are often sold out. However their fanbase stretches across several continents. They spend much of their time travelling across Europe, and have also toured in Asia, South America and Australia.
They were the first Irish band to play the world’s biggest music festival, Rock in Rio, performing to an estimated 250,000 people. They were chosen to travel with the Irish prime minister on a visit to China, and with the Irish President on overseas visits.
Over the years they’ve been on the same bill as artists such as James Brown, Neil Young, Sting and even Iron Maiden!
In 2016 Dervish are still busy touring internationally and still making plans. The band are excited about signing for the renowned US roots label Rounder. There are major projects ahead – new growths from those Irish roots!
Dervish have been bringing Irish traditional music to the world for more than 25 years.
Described by the BBC as “an icon of Irish music”, the band have played at festivals from Rock in Rio to Glastonbury, toured with the Irish President and struck up tunes on the Great Wall of China.
Dervish have a line-up which includes some of Ireland’s finest traditional musicians, fronted by one of the country’s best-known singers, Cathy Jordan.
The Guardian newspaper commented: “Dervish are simply brilliant . . They carry Irish history with them.”
Dervish are long-established as one of the biggest names in Irish music internationally. They’re renowned for live performances which match dazzling sets of tunes with stunning interpretations of traditional songs. Their studio and live albums – 12 to date – make up one of the outstanding catalogues in Irish music.
They are regular visitors to the US, where their concerts are often sold out. However their fanbase stretches across several continents. They spend much of their time travelling across Europe, and have also toured in Asia, South America and Australia.
They were the first Irish band to play the world’s biggest music festival, Rock in Rio, performing to an estimated 250,000 people. They were chosen to travel with the Irish prime minister on a visit to China, and with the Irish President on overseas visits.
Over the years they’ve been on the same bill as artists such as James Brown, Neil Young, Sting and even Iron Maiden!
In 2016 Dervish are still busy touring internationally and still making plans. The band are excited about signing for the renowned US roots label Rounder. There are major projects ahead – new growths from those Irish roots!
Dervish have been bringing Irish traditional music to the world for more than 25 years.
Described by the BBC as “an icon of Irish music”, the band have played at festivals from Rock in Rio to Glastonbury, toured with the Irish President and struck up tunes on the Great Wall of China.
Dervish have a line-up which includes some of Ireland’s finest traditional musicians, fronted by one of the country’s best-known singers, Cathy Jordan.
The Guardian newspaper commented: “Dervish are simply brilliant . . They carry Irish history with them.”
Dervish are long-established as one of the biggest names in Irish music internationally. They’re renowned for live performances which match dazzling sets of tunes with stunning interpretations of traditional songs. Their studio and live albums – 12 to date – make up one of the outstanding catalogues in Irish music.
They are regular visitors to the US, where their concerts are often sold out. However their fanbase stretches across several continents. They spend much of their time travelling across Europe, and have also toured in Asia, South America and Australia.
They were the first Irish band to play the world’s biggest music festival, Rock in Rio, performing to an estimated 250,000 people. They were chosen to travel with the Irish prime minister on a visit to China, and with the Irish President on overseas visits.
Over the years they’ve been on the same bill as artists such as James Brown, Neil Young, Sting and even Iron Maiden!
In 2016 Dervish are still busy touring internationally and still making plans. The band are excited about signing for the renowned US roots label Rounder. There are major projects ahead – new growths from those Irish roots!
Dervish have been bringing Irish traditional music to the world for more than 25 years.
Described by the BBC as “an icon of Irish music”, the band have played at festivals from Rock in Rio to Glastonbury, toured with the Irish President and struck up tunes on the Great Wall of China.
Dervish have a line-up which includes some of Ireland’s finest traditional musicians, fronted by one of the country’s best-known singers, Cathy Jordan.
The Guardian newspaper commented: “Dervish are simply brilliant . . They carry Irish history with them.”
Dervish are long-established as one of the biggest names in Irish music internationally. They’re renowned for live performances which match dazzling sets of tunes with stunning interpretations of traditional songs. Their studio and live albums – 12 to date – make up one of the outstanding catalogues in Irish music.
They are regular visitors to the US, where their concerts are often sold out. However their fanbase stretches across several continents. They spend much of their time travelling across Europe, and have also toured in Asia, South America and Australia.
They were the first Irish band to play the world’s biggest music festival, Rock in Rio, performing to an estimated 250,000 people. They were chosen to travel with the Irish prime minister on a visit to China, and with the Irish President on overseas visits.
Over the years they’ve been on the same bill as artists such as James Brown, Neil Young, Sting and even Iron Maiden!
In 2016 Dervish are still busy touring internationally and still making plans. The band are excited about signing for the renowned US roots label Rounder. There are major projects ahead – new growths from those Irish roots!
Dervish have been bringing Irish traditional music to the world for more than 25 years.
Described by the BBC as “an icon of Irish music”, the band have played at festivals from Rock in Rio to Glastonbury, toured with the Irish President and struck up tunes on the Great Wall of China.
Dervish have a line-up which includes some of Ireland’s finest traditional musicians, fronted by one of the country’s best-known singers, Cathy Jordan.
The Guardian newspaper commented: “Dervish are simply brilliant . . They carry Irish history with them.”
Dervish are long-established as one of the biggest names in Irish music internationally. They’re renowned for live performances which match dazzling sets of tunes with stunning interpretations of traditional songs. Their studio and live albums – 12 to date – make up one of the outstanding catalogues in Irish music.
They are regular visitors to the US, where their concerts are often sold out. However their fanbase stretches across several continents. They spend much of their time travelling across Europe, and have also toured in Asia, South America and Australia.
They were the first Irish band to play the world’s biggest music festival, Rock in Rio, performing to an estimated 250,000 people. They were chosen to travel with the Irish prime minister on a visit to China, and with the Irish President on overseas visits.
Over the years they’ve been on the same bill as artists such as James Brown, Neil Young, Sting and even Iron Maiden!
In 2016 Dervish are still busy touring internationally and still making plans. The band are excited about signing for the renowned US roots label Rounder. There are major projects ahead – new growths from those Irish roots!
Dervish have been bringing Irish traditional music to the world for more than 25 years.
Described by the BBC as “an icon of Irish music”, the band have played at festivals from Rock in Rio to Glastonbury, toured with the Irish President and struck up tunes on the Great Wall of China.
Dervish have a line-up which includes some of Ireland’s finest traditional musicians, fronted by one of the country’s best-known singers, Cathy Jordan.
The Guardian newspaper commented: “Dervish are simply brilliant . . They carry Irish history with them.”
Dervish are long-established as one of the biggest names in Irish music internationally. They’re renowned for live performances which match dazzling sets of tunes with stunning interpretations of traditional songs. Their studio and live albums – 12 to date – make up one of the outstanding catalogues in Irish music.
They are regular visitors to the US, where their concerts are often sold out. However their fanbase stretches across several continents. They spend much of their time travelling across Europe, and have also toured in Asia, South America and Australia.
They were the first Irish band to play the world’s biggest music festival, Rock in Rio, performing to an estimated 250,000 people. They were chosen to travel with the Irish prime minister on a visit to China, and with the Irish President on overseas visits.
Over the years they’ve been on the same bill as artists such as James Brown, Neil Young, Sting and even Iron Maiden!
In 2016 Dervish are still busy touring internationally and still making plans. The band are excited about signing for the renowned US roots label Rounder. There are major projects ahead – new growths from those Irish roots!
Dervish have been bringing Irish traditional music to the world for more than 25 years.
Described by the BBC as “an icon of Irish music”, the band have played at festivals from Rock in Rio to Glastonbury, toured with the Irish President and struck up tunes on the Great Wall of China.
Dervish have a line-up which includes some of Ireland’s finest traditional musicians, fronted by one of the country’s best-known singers, Cathy Jordan.
The Guardian newspaper commented: “Dervish are simply brilliant . . They carry Irish history with them.”
Dervish are long-established as one of the biggest names in Irish music internationally. They’re renowned for live performances which match dazzling sets of tunes with stunning interpretations of traditional songs. Their studio and live albums – 12 to date – make up one of the outstanding catalogues in Irish music.
They are regular visitors to the US, where their concerts are often sold out. However their fanbase stretches across several continents. They spend much of their time travelling across Europe, and have also toured in Asia, South America and Australia.
They were the first Irish band to play the world’s biggest music festival, Rock in Rio, performing to an estimated 250,000 people. They were chosen to travel with the Irish prime minister on a visit to China, and with the Irish President on overseas visits.
Over the years they’ve been on the same bill as artists such as James Brown, Neil Young, Sting and even Iron Maiden!
In 2016 Dervish are still busy touring internationally and still making plans. The band are excited about signing for the renowned US roots label Rounder. There are major projects ahead – new growths from those Irish roots!
Ireland's creative capital on The Wild Atlantic Way County Sligo, with its mountains, glens and windswept Atlantic shore, has long been the source of inspiration for Irish artistry, from the visionary works of the renowned poet W.B Yeats to the revered music of Michael Coleman. The source remains and the tradition continues, this year marking the 27th anniversary of Dervish coming together. Beginning as a group of musicians playing the local tunes of Sligo in local bars, since the mid eighties Dervish who grew up together as friends have broadened their musical vision and with it their devoted audience, which is now worldwide.
Dervish, whose members include Cathy Jordan, Liam Kelly, Shane Mitchell, Brian Mc Donagh, Tom Morrow and Michael Holmes, have performed throughout every corner of the globe, playing for heads of state on Irish Government trade missions plus Presidential visits. From the iconic Glastonbury festival in the UK to Rock in Rio the world biggest music festival, Dervish remain a significant festival attraction around the world and have chronicled their musical journey in 12 classic CDs and two DVDs. Year after year; their CDs have topped Folk, World and Roots Music charts in Ireland establishing them as one of the all-time great traditional Irish bands. Readers of top music magazines have awarded Dervish Best Overall Irish roots act on several occasions in their 27 years and, in what is perhaps their proudest moment, Sligo City Council bestowed on them the Freedom of the city of Sligo for their contribution to region’s vibrant artistic culture. Dervish are also honoured to be joined by the legendary Irish Fiddle player Kevin Burke for part of their US tour as special guest. Kevin who played with the iconic Bothy Band in the 1970's has also good Sligo roots and is a pioneer of the Sligo style of Irish traditional music where the music of Dervish is drawn from
The band regularly perform in all parts of the globe and have just recently returned from Japan with sell out shows in some of the country's biggest venues and will soon travel to South America after this year's US tour.
Onstage, a Dervish performance ranges from powerful and energetic dance tunes to sublime interpretations of Irish songs and airs with vocals, fiddle, flute, accordion, bodhrán, mandolin and bouzouki. Interwoven with Cathy Jordan’s beguiling voice and engaging stage presence, an evening with Dervish is filled with enough warmth; conviviality and inspiration fill a lifelong memory.
Dervish recently signed a new recording deal to the legendary US label Rounder Records in Nashville which is rare in the current climate in the music industry but a tribute to the band's respect internationally. Dervish are presently working on a very exciting project ( details to be announced in the coming weeks) and it now looks as if the bands career is set to go to a new level bringing the fruits of Music City Sligo of their homeland to yet an even wider global audience
From the world's biggest festival Rock in Rio to the small village festival in the west of Ireland, for the past twenty seven years the Irish traditional music band Dervish have appeared on stages throughout the world, leaving audiences spellbound and filled with excitement resulting in the Irish band being one of the most sought after Irish acts internationally.
Ireland's creative capital on The Wild Atlantic Way County Sligo, with its mountains, glens and windswept Atlantic shore, has long been the source of inspiration for Irish artistry, from the visionary works of the renowned poet W.B Yeats to the revered music of Michael Coleman. The source remains and the tradition continues, this year marking the 27th anniversary of Dervish coming together. Beginning as a group of musicians playing the local tunes of Sligo in local bars, since the mid eighties Dervish who grew up together as friends have broadened their musical vision and with it their devoted audience, which is now worldwide.
Dervish, whose members include Cathy Jordan, Liam Kelly, Shane Mitchell, Brian Mc Donagh, Tom Morrow and Michael Holmes, have performed throughout every corner of the globe, playing for heads of state on Irish Government trade missions plus Presidential visits. From the iconic Glastonbury festival in the UK to Rock in Rio the world biggest music festival, Dervish remain a significant festival attraction around the world and have chronicled their musical journey in 12 classic CDs and two DVDs. Year after year; their CDs have topped Folk, World and Roots Music charts in Ireland establishing them as one of the all-time great traditional Irish bands. Readers of top music magazines have awarded Dervish Best Overall Irish roots act on several occasions in their 27 years and, in what is perhaps their proudest moment, Sligo City Council bestowed on them the Freedom of the city of Sligo for their contribution to region’s vibrant artistic culture. Dervish are also honoured to be joined by the legendary Irish Fiddle player Kevin Burke for part of their US tour as special guest. Kevin who played with the iconic Bothy Band in the 1970's has also good Sligo roots and is a pioneer of the Sligo style of Irish traditional music where the music of Dervish is drawn from
The band regularly perform in all parts of the globe and have just recently returned from Japan with sell out shows in some of the country's biggest venues and will soon travel to South America after this year's US tour.
Onstage, a Dervish performance ranges from powerful and energetic dance tunes to sublime interpretations of Irish songs and airs with vocals, fiddle, flute, accordion, bodhrán, mandolin and bouzouki. Interwoven with Cathy Jordan’s beguiling voice and engaging stage presence, an evening with Dervish is filled with enough warmth; conviviality and inspiration fill a lifelong memory.
Dervish recently signed a new recording deal to the legendary US label Rounder Records in Nashville which is rare in the current climate in the music industry but a tribute to the band's respect internationally. Dervish are presently working on a very exciting project ( details to be announced in the coming weeks) and it now looks as if the bands career is set to go to a new level bringing the fruits of Music City Sligo of their homeland to yet an even wider global audience
From the world's biggest festival Rock in Rio to the small village festival in the west of Ireland, for the past twenty seven years the Irish traditional music band Dervish have appeared on stages throughout the world, leaving audiences spellbound and filled with excitement resulting in the Irish band being one of the most sought after Irish acts internationally.
Ireland's creative capital on The Wild Atlantic Way County Sligo, with its mountains, glens and windswept Atlantic shore, has long been the source of inspiration for Irish artistry, from the visionary works of the renowned poet W.B Yeats to the revered music of Michael Coleman. The source remains and the tradition continues, this year marking the 27th anniversary of Dervish coming together. Beginning as a group of musicians playing the local tunes of Sligo in local bars, since the mid eighties Dervish who grew up together as friends have broadened their musical vision and with it their devoted audience, which is now worldwide.
Dervish, whose members include Cathy Jordan, Liam Kelly, Shane Mitchell, Brian Mc Donagh, Tom Morrow and Michael Holmes, have performed throughout every corner of the globe, playing for heads of state on Irish Government trade missions plus Presidential visits. From the iconic Glastonbury festival in the UK to Rock in Rio the world biggest music festival, Dervish remain a significant festival attraction around the world and have chronicled their musical journey in 12 classic CDs and two DVDs. Year after year; their CDs have topped Folk, World and Roots Music charts in Ireland establishing them as one of the all-time great traditional Irish bands. Readers of top music magazines have awarded Dervish Best Overall Irish roots act on several occasions in their 27 years and, in what is perhaps their proudest moment, Sligo City Council bestowed on them the Freedom of the city of Sligo for their contribution to region’s vibrant artistic culture. Dervish are also honoured to be joined by the legendary Irish Fiddle player Kevin Burke for part of their US tour as special guest. Kevin who played with the iconic Bothy Band in the 1970's has also good Sligo roots and is a pioneer of the Sligo style of Irish traditional music where the music of Dervish is drawn from
The band regularly perform in all parts of the globe and have just recently returned from Japan with sell out shows in some of the country's biggest venues and will soon travel to South America after this year's US tour.
Onstage, a Dervish performance ranges from powerful and energetic dance tunes to sublime interpretations of Irish songs and airs with vocals, fiddle, flute, accordion, bodhrán, mandolin and bouzouki. Interwoven with Cathy Jordan’s beguiling voice and engaging stage presence, an evening with Dervish is filled with enough warmth; conviviality and inspiration fill a lifelong memory.
Dervish recently signed a new recording deal to the legendary US label Rounder Records in Nashville which is rare in the current climate in the music industry but a tribute to the band's respect internationally. Dervish are presently working on a very exciting project ( details to be announced in the coming weeks) and it now looks as if the bands career is set to go to a new level bringing the fruits of Music City Sligo of their homeland to yet an even wider global audience
From the world's biggest festival Rock in Rio to the small village festival in the west of Ireland, for the past twenty seven years the Irish traditional music band Dervish have appeared on stages throughout the world, leaving audiences spellbound and filled with excitement resulting in the Irish band being one of the most sought after Irish acts internationally.
Ireland's creative capital on The Wild Atlantic Way County Sligo, with its mountains, glens and windswept Atlantic shore, has long been the source of inspiration for Irish artistry, from the visionary works of the renowned poet W.B Yeats to the revered music of Michael Coleman. The source remains and the tradition continues, this year marking the 27th anniversary of Dervish coming together. Beginning as a group of musicians playing the local tunes of Sligo in local bars, since the mid eighties Dervish who grew up together as friends have broadened their musical vision and with it their devoted audience, which is now worldwide.
Dervish, whose members include Cathy Jordan, Liam Kelly, Shane Mitchell, Brian Mc Donagh, Tom Morrow and Michael Holmes, have performed throughout every corner of the globe, playing for heads of state on Irish Government trade missions plus Presidential visits. From the iconic Glastonbury festival in the UK to Rock in Rio the world biggest music festival, Dervish remain a significant festival attraction around the world and have chronicled their musical journey in 12 classic CDs and two DVDs. Year after year; their CDs have topped Folk, World and Roots Music charts in Ireland establishing them as one of the all-time great traditional Irish bands. Readers of top music magazines have awarded Dervish Best Overall Irish roots act on several occasions in their 27 years and, in what is perhaps their proudest moment, Sligo City Council bestowed on them the Freedom of the city of Sligo for their contribution to region’s vibrant artistic culture. Dervish are also honoured to be joined by the legendary Irish Fiddle player Kevin Burke for part of their US tour as special guest. Kevin who played with the iconic Bothy Band in the 1970's has also good Sligo roots and is a pioneer of the Sligo style of Irish traditional music where the music of Dervish is drawn from
The band regularly perform in all parts of the globe and have just recently returned from Japan with sell out shows in some of the country's biggest venues and will soon travel to South America after this year's US tour.
Onstage, a Dervish performance ranges from powerful and energetic dance tunes to sublime interpretations of Irish songs and airs with vocals, fiddle, flute, accordion, bodhrán, mandolin and bouzouki. Interwoven with Cathy Jordan’s beguiling voice and engaging stage presence, an evening with Dervish is filled with enough warmth; conviviality and inspiration fill a lifelong memory.
Dervish recently signed a new recording deal to the legendary US label Rounder Records in Nashville which is rare in the current climate in the music industry but a tribute to the band's respect internationally. Dervish are presently working on a very exciting project ( details to be announced in the coming weeks) and it now looks as if the bands career is set to go to a new level bringing the fruits of Music City Sligo of their homeland to yet an even wider global audience
From the world's biggest festival Rock in Rio to the small village festival in the west of Ireland, for the past twenty seven years the Irish traditional music band Dervish have appeared on stages throughout the world, leaving audiences spellbound and filled with excitement resulting in the Irish band being one of the most sought after Irish acts internationally.
Ireland's creative capital on The Wild Atlantic Way County Sligo, with its mountains, glens and windswept Atlantic shore, has long been the source of inspiration for Irish artistry, from the visionary works of the renowned poet W.B Yeats to the revered music of Michael Coleman. The source remains and the tradition continues, this year marking the 27th anniversary of Dervish coming together. Beginning as a group of musicians playing the local tunes of Sligo in local bars, since the mid eighties Dervish who grew up together as friends have broadened their musical vision and with it their devoted audience, which is now worldwide.
Dervish, whose members include Cathy Jordan, Liam Kelly, Shane Mitchell, Brian Mc Donagh, Tom Morrow and Michael Holmes, have performed throughout every corner of the globe, playing for heads of state on Irish Government trade missions plus Presidential visits. From the iconic Glastonbury festival in the UK to Rock in Rio the world biggest music festival, Dervish remain a significant festival attraction around the world and have chronicled their musical journey in 12 classic CDs and two DVDs. Year after year; their CDs have topped Folk, World and Roots Music charts in Ireland establishing them as one of the all-time great traditional Irish bands. Readers of top music magazines have awarded Dervish Best Overall Irish roots act on several occasions in their 27 years and, in what is perhaps their proudest moment, Sligo City Council bestowed on them the Freedom of the city of Sligo for their contribution to region’s vibrant artistic culture. Dervish are also honoured to be joined by the legendary Irish Fiddle player Kevin Burke for part of their US tour as special guest. Kevin who played with the iconic Bothy Band in the 1970's has also good Sligo roots and is a pioneer of the Sligo style of Irish traditional music where the music of Dervish is drawn from
The band regularly perform in all parts of the globe and have just recently returned from Japan with sell out shows in some of the country's biggest venues and will soon travel to South America after this year's US tour.
Onstage, a Dervish performance ranges from powerful and energetic dance tunes to sublime interpretations of Irish songs and airs with vocals, fiddle, flute, accordion, bodhrán, mandolin and bouzouki. Interwoven with Cathy Jordan’s beguiling voice and engaging stage presence, an evening with Dervish is filled with enough warmth; conviviality and inspiration fill a lifelong memory.
Dervish recently signed a new recording deal to the legendary US label Rounder Records in Nashville which is rare in the current climate in the music industry but a tribute to the band's respect internationally. Dervish are presently working on a very exciting project ( details to be announced in the coming weeks) and it now looks as if the bands career is set to go to a new level bringing the fruits of Music City Sligo of their homeland to yet an even wider global audience
From the world's biggest festival Rock in Rio to the small village festival in the west of Ireland, for the past twenty seven years the Irish traditional music band Dervish have appeared on stages throughout the world, leaving audiences spellbound and filled with excitement resulting in the Irish band being one of the most sought after Irish acts internationally.
Ireland's creative capital on The Wild Atlantic Way County Sligo, with its mountains, glens and windswept Atlantic shore, has long been the source of inspiration for Irish artistry, from the visionary works of the renowned poet W.B Yeats to the revered music of Michael Coleman. The source remains and the tradition continues, this year marking the 27th anniversary of Dervish coming together. Beginning as a group of musicians playing the local tunes of Sligo in local bars, since the mid eighties Dervish who grew up together as friends have broadened their musical vision and with it their devoted audience, which is now worldwide.
Dervish, whose members include Cathy Jordan, Liam Kelly, Shane Mitchell, Brian Mc Donagh, Tom Morrow and Michael Holmes, have performed throughout every corner of the globe, playing for heads of state on Irish Government trade missions plus Presidential visits. From the iconic Glastonbury festival in the UK to Rock in Rio the world biggest music festival, Dervish remain a significant festival attraction around the world and have chronicled their musical journey in 12 classic CDs and two DVDs. Year after year; their CDs have topped Folk, World and Roots Music charts in Ireland establishing them as one of the all-time great traditional Irish bands. Readers of top music magazines have awarded Dervish Best Overall Irish roots act on several occasions in their 27 years and, in what is perhaps their proudest moment, Sligo City Council bestowed on them the Freedom of the city of Sligo for their contribution to region’s vibrant artistic culture. Dervish are also honoured to be joined by the legendary Irish Fiddle player Kevin Burke for part of their US tour as special guest. Kevin who played with the iconic Bothy Band in the 1970's has also good Sligo roots and is a pioneer of the Sligo style of Irish traditional music where the music of Dervish is drawn from
The band regularly perform in all parts of the globe and have just recently returned from Japan with sell out shows in some of the country's biggest venues and will soon travel to South America after this year's US tour.
Onstage, a Dervish performance ranges from powerful and energetic dance tunes to sublime interpretations of Irish songs and airs with vocals, fiddle, flute, accordion, bodhrán, mandolin and bouzouki. Interwoven with Cathy Jordan’s beguiling voice and engaging stage presence, an evening with Dervish is filled with enough warmth; conviviality and inspiration fill a lifelong memory.
Dervish recently signed a new recording deal to the legendary US label Rounder Records in Nashville which is rare in the current climate in the music industry but a tribute to the band's respect internationally. Dervish are presently working on a very exciting project ( details to be announced in the coming weeks) and it now looks as if the bands career is set to go to a new level bringing the fruits of Music City Sligo of their homeland to yet an even wider global audience
From the world's biggest festival Rock in Rio to the small village festival in the west of Ireland, for the past twenty seven years the Irish traditional music band Dervish have appeared on stages throughout the world, leaving audiences spellbound and filled with excitement resulting in the Irish band being one of the most sought after Irish acts internationally.
Ireland's creative capital on The Wild Atlantic Way County Sligo, with its mountains, glens and windswept Atlantic shore, has long been the source of inspiration for Irish artistry, from the visionary works of the renowned poet W.B Yeats to the revered music of Michael Coleman. The source remains and the tradition continues, this year marking the 27th anniversary of Dervish coming together. Beginning as a group of musicians playing the local tunes of Sligo in local bars, since the mid eighties Dervish who grew up together as friends have broadened their musical vision and with it their devoted audience, which is now worldwide.
Dervish, whose members include Cathy Jordan, Liam Kelly, Shane Mitchell, Brian Mc Donagh, Tom Morrow and Michael Holmes, have performed throughout every corner of the globe, playing for heads of state on Irish Government trade missions plus Presidential visits. From the iconic Glastonbury festival in the UK to Rock in Rio the world biggest music festival, Dervish remain a significant festival attraction around the world and have chronicled their musical journey in 12 classic CDs and two DVDs. Year after year; their CDs have topped Folk, World and Roots Music charts in Ireland establishing them as one of the all-time great traditional Irish bands. Readers of top music magazines have awarded Dervish Best Overall Irish roots act on several occasions in their 27 years and, in what is perhaps their proudest moment, Sligo City Council bestowed on them the Freedom of the city of Sligo for their contribution to region’s vibrant artistic culture. Dervish are also honoured to be joined by the legendary Irish Fiddle player Kevin Burke for part of their US tour as special guest. Kevin who played with the iconic Bothy Band in the 1970's has also good Sligo roots and is a pioneer of the Sligo style of Irish traditional music where the music of Dervish is drawn from
The band regularly perform in all parts of the globe and have just recently returned from Japan with sell out shows in some of the country's biggest venues and will soon travel to South America after this year's US tour.
Onstage, a Dervish performance ranges from powerful and energetic dance tunes to sublime interpretations of Irish songs and airs with vocals, fiddle, flute, accordion, bodhrán, mandolin and bouzouki. Interwoven with Cathy Jordan’s beguiling voice and engaging stage presence, an evening with Dervish is filled with enough warmth; conviviality and inspiration fill a lifelong memory.
Dervish recently signed a new recording deal to the legendary US label Rounder Records in Nashville which is rare in the current climate in the music industry but a tribute to the band's respect internationally. Dervish are presently working on a very exciting project ( details to be announced in the coming weeks) and it now looks as if the bands career is set to go to a new level bringing the fruits of Music City Sligo of their homeland to yet an even wider global audience
From the world's biggest festival Rock in Rio to the small village festival in the west of Ireland, for the past twenty seven years the Irish traditional music band Dervish have appeared on stages throughout the world, leaving audiences spellbound and filled with excitement resulting in the Irish band being one of the most sought after Irish acts internationally.
Ireland's creative capital on The Wild Atlantic Way County Sligo, with its mountains, glens and windswept Atlantic shore, has long been the source of inspiration for Irish artistry, from the visionary works of the renowned poet W.B Yeats to the revered music of Michael Coleman. The source remains and the tradition continues, this year marking the 27th anniversary of Dervish coming together. Beginning as a group of musicians playing the local tunes of Sligo in local bars, since the mid eighties Dervish who grew up together as friends have broadened their musical vision and with it their devoted audience, which is now worldwide.
Dervish, whose members include Cathy Jordan, Liam Kelly, Shane Mitchell, Brian Mc Donagh, Tom Morrow and Michael Holmes, have performed throughout every corner of the globe, playing for heads of state on Irish Government trade missions plus Presidential visits. From the iconic Glastonbury festival in the UK to Rock in Rio the world biggest music festival, Dervish remain a significant festival attraction around the world and have chronicled their musical journey in 12 classic CDs and two DVDs. Year after year; their CDs have topped Folk, World and Roots Music charts in Ireland establishing them as one of the all-time great traditional Irish bands. Readers of top music magazines have awarded Dervish Best Overall Irish roots act on several occasions in their 27 years and, in what is perhaps their proudest moment, Sligo City Council bestowed on them the Freedom of the city of Sligo for their contribution to region’s vibrant artistic culture. Dervish are also honoured to be joined by the legendary Irish Fiddle player Kevin Burke for part of their US tour as special guest. Kevin who played with the iconic Bothy Band in the 1970's has also good Sligo roots and is a pioneer of the Sligo style of Irish traditional music where the music of Dervish is drawn from
The band regularly perform in all parts of the globe and have just recently returned from Japan with sell out shows in some of the country's biggest venues and will soon travel to South America after this year's US tour.
Onstage, a Dervish performance ranges from powerful and energetic dance tunes to sublime interpretations of Irish songs and airs with vocals, fiddle, flute, accordion, bodhrán, mandolin and bouzouki. Interwoven with Cathy Jordan’s beguiling voice and engaging stage presence, an evening with Dervish is filled with enough warmth; conviviality and inspiration fill a lifelong memory.
Dervish recently signed a new recording deal to the legendary US label Rounder Records in Nashville which is rare in the current climate in the music industry but a tribute to the band's respect internationally. Dervish are presently working on a very exciting project ( details to be announced in the coming weeks) and it now looks as if the bands career is set to go to a new level bringing the fruits of Music City Sligo of their homeland to yet an even wider global audience
From the world's biggest festival Rock in Rio to the small village festival in the west of Ireland, for the past twenty seven years the Irish traditional music band Dervish have appeared on stages throughout the world, leaving audiences spellbound and filled with excitement resulting in the Irish band being one of the most sought after Irish acts internationally.
Ireland's creative capital on The Wild Atlantic Way County Sligo, with its mountains, glens and windswept Atlantic shore, has long been the source of inspiration for Irish artistry, from the visionary works of the renowned poet W.B Yeats to the revered music of Michael Coleman. The source remains and the tradition continues, this year marking the 27th anniversary of Dervish coming together. Beginning as a group of musicians playing the local tunes of Sligo in local bars, since the mid eighties Dervish who grew up together as friends have broadened their musical vision and with it their devoted audience, which is now worldwide.
Dervish, whose members include Cathy Jordan, Liam Kelly, Shane Mitchell, Brian Mc Donagh, Tom Morrow and Michael Holmes, have performed throughout every corner of the globe, playing for heads of state on Irish Government trade missions plus Presidential visits. From the iconic Glastonbury festival in the UK to Rock in Rio the world biggest music festival, Dervish remain a significant festival attraction around the world and have chronicled their musical journey in 12 classic CDs and two DVDs. Year after year; their CDs have topped Folk, World and Roots Music charts in Ireland establishing them as one of the all-time great traditional Irish bands. Readers of top music magazines have awarded Dervish Best Overall Irish roots act on several occasions in their 27 years and, in what is perhaps their proudest moment, Sligo City Council bestowed on them the Freedom of the city of Sligo for their contribution to region’s vibrant artistic culture. Dervish are also honoured to be joined by the legendary Irish Fiddle player Kevin Burke for part of their US tour as special guest. Kevin who played with the iconic Bothy Band in the 1970's has also good Sligo roots and is a pioneer of the Sligo style of Irish traditional music where the music of Dervish is drawn from
The band regularly perform in all parts of the globe and have just recently returned from Japan with sell out shows in some of the country's biggest venues and will soon travel to South America after this year's US tour.
Onstage, a Dervish performance ranges from powerful and energetic dance tunes to sublime interpretations of Irish songs and airs with vocals, fiddle, flute, accordion, bodhrán, mandolin and bouzouki. Interwoven with Cathy Jordan’s beguiling voice and engaging stage presence, an evening with Dervish is filled with enough warmth; conviviality and inspiration fill a lifelong memory.
Dervish recently signed a new recording deal to the legendary US label Rounder Records in Nashville which is rare in the current climate in the music industry but a tribute to the band's respect internationally. Dervish are presently working on a very exciting project ( details to be announced in the coming weeks) and it now looks as if the bands career is set to go to a new level bringing the fruits of Music City Sligo of their homeland to yet an even wider global audience
From the world's biggest festival Rock in Rio to the small village festival in the west of Ireland, for the past twenty seven years the Irish traditional music band Dervish have appeared on stages throughout the world, leaving audiences spellbound and filled with excitement resulting in the Irish band being one of the most sought after Irish acts internationally.
Ireland's creative capital on The Wild Atlantic Way County Sligo, with its mountains, glens and windswept Atlantic shore, has long been the source of inspiration for Irish artistry, from the visionary works of the renowned poet W.B Yeats to the revered music of Michael Coleman. The source remains and the tradition continues, this year marking the 27th anniversary of Dervish coming together. Beginning as a group of musicians playing the local tunes of Sligo in local bars, since the mid eighties Dervish who grew up together as friends have broadened their musical vision and with it their devoted audience, which is now worldwide.
Dervish, whose members include Cathy Jordan, Liam Kelly, Shane Mitchell, Brian Mc Donagh, Tom Morrow and Michael Holmes, have performed throughout every corner of the globe, playing for heads of state on Irish Government trade missions plus Presidential visits. From the iconic Glastonbury festival in the UK to Rock in Rio the world biggest music festival, Dervish remain a significant festival attraction around the world and have chronicled their musical journey in 12 classic CDs and two DVDs. Year after year; their CDs have topped Folk, World and Roots Music charts in Ireland establishing them as one of the all-time great traditional Irish bands. Readers of top music magazines have awarded Dervish Best Overall Irish roots act on several occasions in their 27 years and, in what is perhaps their proudest moment, Sligo City Council bestowed on them the Freedom of the city of Sligo for their contribution to region’s vibrant artistic culture. Dervish are also honoured to be joined by the legendary Irish Fiddle player Kevin Burke for part of their US tour as special guest. Kevin who played with the iconic Bothy Band in the 1970's has also good Sligo roots and is a pioneer of the Sligo style of Irish traditional music where the music of Dervish is drawn from
The band regularly perform in all parts of the globe and have just recently returned from Japan with sell out shows in some of the country's biggest venues and will soon travel to South America after this year's US tour.
Onstage, a Dervish performance ranges from powerful and energetic dance tunes to sublime interpretations of Irish songs and airs with vocals, fiddle, flute, accordion, bodhrán, mandolin and bouzouki. Interwoven with Cathy Jordan’s beguiling voice and engaging stage presence, an evening with Dervish is filled with enough warmth; conviviality and inspiration fill a lifelong memory.
Dervish recently signed a new recording deal to the legendary US label Rounder Records in Nashville which is rare in the current climate in the music industry but a tribute to the band's respect internationally. Dervish are presently working on a very exciting project ( details to be announced in the coming weeks) and it now looks as if the bands career is set to go to a new level bringing the fruits of Music City Sligo of their homeland to yet an even wider global audience
From the world's biggest festival Rock in Rio to the small village festival in the west of Ireland, for the past twenty seven years the Irish traditional music band Dervish have appeared on stages throughout the world, leaving audiences spellbound and filled with excitement resulting in the Irish band being one of the most sought after Irish acts internationally.
Ireland's creative capital on The Wild Atlantic Way County Sligo, with its mountains, glens and windswept Atlantic shore, has long been the source of inspiration for Irish artistry, from the visionary works of the renowned poet W.B Yeats to the revered music of Michael Coleman. The source remains and the tradition continues, this year marking the 27th anniversary of Dervish coming together. Beginning as a group of musicians playing the local tunes of Sligo in local bars, since the mid eighties Dervish who grew up together as friends have broadened their musical vision and with it their devoted audience, which is now worldwide.
Dervish, whose members include Cathy Jordan, Liam Kelly, Shane Mitchell, Brian Mc Donagh, Tom Morrow and Michael Holmes, have performed throughout every corner of the globe, playing for heads of state on Irish Government trade missions plus Presidential visits. From the iconic Glastonbury festival in the UK to Rock in Rio the world biggest music festival, Dervish remain a significant festival attraction around the world and have chronicled their musical journey in 12 classic CDs and two DVDs. Year after year; their CDs have topped Folk, World and Roots Music charts in Ireland establishing them as one of the all-time great traditional Irish bands. Readers of top music magazines have awarded Dervish Best Overall Irish roots act on several occasions in their 27 years and, in what is perhaps their proudest moment, Sligo City Council bestowed on them the Freedom of the city of Sligo for their contribution to region’s vibrant artistic culture. Dervish are also honoured to be joined by the legendary Irish Fiddle player Kevin Burke for part of their US tour as special guest. Kevin who played with the iconic Bothy Band in the 1970's has also good Sligo roots and is a pioneer of the Sligo style of Irish traditional music where the music of Dervish is drawn from
The band regularly perform in all parts of the globe and have just recently returned from Japan with sell out shows in some of the country's biggest venues and will soon travel to South America after this year's US tour.
Onstage, a Dervish performance ranges from powerful and energetic dance tunes to sublime interpretations of Irish songs and airs with vocals, fiddle, flute, accordion, bodhrán, mandolin and bouzouki. Interwoven with Cathy Jordan’s beguiling voice and engaging stage presence, an evening with Dervish is filled with enough warmth; conviviality and inspiration fill a lifelong memory.
Dervish recently signed a new recording deal to the legendary US label Rounder Records in Nashville which is rare in the current climate in the music industry but a tribute to the band's respect internationally. Dervish are presently working on a very exciting project ( details to be announced in the coming weeks) and it now looks as if the bands career is set to go to a new level bringing the fruits of Music City Sligo of their homeland to yet an even wider global audience
From the world's biggest festival Rock in Rio to the small village festival in the west of Ireland, for the past twenty seven years the Irish traditional music band Dervish have appeared on stages throughout the world, leaving audiences spellbound and filled with excitement resulting in the Irish band being one of the most sought after Irish acts internationally.
Ireland's creative capital on The Wild Atlantic Way County Sligo, with its mountains, glens and windswept Atlantic shore, has long been the source of inspiration for Irish artistry, from the visionary works of the renowned poet W.B Yeats to the revered music of Michael Coleman. The source remains and the tradition continues, this year marking the 27th anniversary of Dervish coming together. Beginning as a group of musicians playing the local tunes of Sligo in local bars, since the mid eighties Dervish who grew up together as friends have broadened their musical vision and with it their devoted audience, which is now worldwide.
Dervish, whose members include Cathy Jordan, Liam Kelly, Shane Mitchell, Brian Mc Donagh, Tom Morrow and Michael Holmes, have performed throughout every corner of the globe, playing for heads of state on Irish Government trade missions plus Presidential visits. From the iconic Glastonbury festival in the UK to Rock in Rio the world biggest music festival, Dervish remain a significant festival attraction around the world and have chronicled their musical journey in 12 classic CDs and two DVDs. Year after year; their CDs have topped Folk, World and Roots Music charts in Ireland establishing them as one of the all-time great traditional Irish bands. Readers of top music magazines have awarded Dervish Best Overall Irish roots act on several occasions in their 27 years and, in what is perhaps their proudest moment, Sligo City Council bestowed on them the Freedom of the city of Sligo for their contribution to region’s vibrant artistic culture. Dervish are also honoured to be joined by the legendary Irish Fiddle player Kevin Burke for part of their US tour as special guest. Kevin who played with the iconic Bothy Band in the 1970's has also good Sligo roots and is a pioneer of the Sligo style of Irish traditional music where the music of Dervish is drawn from
The band regularly perform in all parts of the globe and have just recently returned from Japan with sell out shows in some of the country's biggest venues and will soon travel to South America after this year's US tour.
Onstage, a Dervish performance ranges from powerful and energetic dance tunes to sublime interpretations of Irish songs and airs with vocals, fiddle, flute, accordion, bodhrán, mandolin and bouzouki. Interwoven with Cathy Jordan’s beguiling voice and engaging stage presence, an evening with Dervish is filled with enough warmth; conviviality and inspiration fill a lifelong memory.
Dervish recently signed a new recording deal to the legendary US label Rounder Records in Nashville which is rare in the current climate in the music industry but a tribute to the band's respect internationally. Dervish are presently working on a very exciting project ( details to be announced in the coming weeks) and it now looks as if the bands career is set to go to a new level bringing the fruits of Music City Sligo of their homeland to yet an even wider global audience
From the world's biggest festival Rock in Rio to the small village festival in the west of Ireland, for the past twenty seven years the Irish traditional music band Dervish have appeared on stages throughout the world, leaving audiences spellbound and filled with excitement resulting in the Irish band being one of the most sought after Irish acts internationally.
Ireland's creative capital on The Wild Atlantic Way County Sligo, with its mountains, glens and windswept Atlantic shore, has long been the source of inspiration for Irish artistry, from the visionary works of the renowned poet W.B Yeats to the revered music of Michael Coleman. The source remains and the tradition continues, this year marking the 27th anniversary of Dervish coming together. Beginning as a group of musicians playing the local tunes of Sligo in local bars, since the mid eighties Dervish who grew up together as friends have broadened their musical vision and with it their devoted audience, which is now worldwide.
Dervish, whose members include Cathy Jordan, Liam Kelly, Shane Mitchell, Brian Mc Donagh, Tom Morrow and Michael Holmes, have performed throughout every corner of the globe, playing for heads of state on Irish Government trade missions plus Presidential visits. From the iconic Glastonbury festival in the UK to Rock in Rio the world biggest music festival, Dervish remain a significant festival attraction around the world and have chronicled their musical journey in 12 classic CDs and two DVDs. Year after year; their CDs have topped Folk, World and Roots Music charts in Ireland establishing them as one of the all-time great traditional Irish bands. Readers of top music magazines have awarded Dervish Best Overall Irish roots act on several occasions in their 27 years and, in what is perhaps their proudest moment, Sligo City Council bestowed on them the Freedom of the city of Sligo for their contribution to region’s vibrant artistic culture. Dervish are also honoured to be joined by the legendary Irish Fiddle player Kevin Burke for part of their US tour as special guest. Kevin who played with the iconic Bothy Band in the 1970's has also good Sligo roots and is a pioneer of the Sligo style of Irish traditional music where the music of Dervish is drawn from
The band regularly perform in all parts of the globe and have just recently returned from Japan with sell out shows in some of the country's biggest venues and will soon travel to South America after this year's US tour.
Onstage, a Dervish performance ranges from powerful and energetic dance tunes to sublime interpretations of Irish songs and airs with vocals, fiddle, flute, accordion, bodhrán, mandolin and bouzouki. Interwoven with Cathy Jordan’s beguiling voice and engaging stage presence, an evening with Dervish is filled with enough warmth; conviviality and inspiration fill a lifelong memory.
Dervish recently signed a new recording deal to the legendary US label Rounder Records in Nashville which is rare in the current climate in the music industry but a tribute to the band's respect internationally. Dervish are presently working on a very exciting project ( details to be announced in the coming weeks) and it now looks as if the bands career is set to go to a new level bringing the fruits of Music City Sligo of their homeland to yet an even wider global audience
From the world's biggest festival Rock in Rio to the small village festival in the west of Ireland, for the past twenty seven years the Irish traditional music band Dervish have appeared on stages throughout the world, leaving audiences spellbound and filled with excitement resulting in the Irish band being one of the most sought after Irish acts internationally.
Ireland's creative capital on The Wild Atlantic Way County Sligo, with its mountains, glens and windswept Atlantic shore, has long been the source of inspiration for Irish artistry, from the visionary works of the renowned poet W.B Yeats to the revered music of Michael Coleman. The source remains and the tradition continues, this year marking the 27th anniversary of Dervish coming together. Beginning as a group of musicians playing the local tunes of Sligo in local bars, since the mid eighties Dervish who grew up together as friends have broadened their musical vision and with it their devoted audience, which is now worldwide.
Dervish, whose members include Cathy Jordan, Liam Kelly, Shane Mitchell, Brian Mc Donagh, Tom Morrow and Michael Holmes, have performed throughout every corner of the globe, playing for heads of state on Irish Government trade missions plus Presidential visits. From the iconic Glastonbury festival in the UK to Rock in Rio the world biggest music festival, Dervish remain a significant festival attraction around the world and have chronicled their musical journey in 12 classic CDs and two DVDs. Year after year; their CDs have topped Folk, World and Roots Music charts in Ireland establishing them as one of the all-time great traditional Irish bands. Readers of top music magazines have awarded Dervish Best Overall Irish roots act on several occasions in their 27 years and, in what is perhaps their proudest moment, Sligo City Council bestowed on them the Freedom of the city of Sligo for their contribution to region’s vibrant artistic culture. Dervish are also honoured to be joined by the legendary Irish Fiddle player Kevin Burke for part of their US tour as special guest. Kevin who played with the iconic Bothy Band in the 1970's has also good Sligo roots and is a pioneer of the Sligo style of Irish traditional music where the music of Dervish is drawn from
The band regularly perform in all parts of the globe and have just recently returned from Japan with sell out shows in some of the country's biggest venues and will soon travel to South America after this year's US tour.
Onstage, a Dervish performance ranges from powerful and energetic dance tunes to sublime interpretations of Irish songs and airs with vocals, fiddle, flute, accordion, bodhrán, mandolin and bouzouki. Interwoven with Cathy Jordan’s beguiling voice and engaging stage presence, an evening with Dervish is filled with enough warmth; conviviality and inspiration fill a lifelong memory.
Dervish recently signed a new recording deal to the legendary US label Rounder Records in Nashville which is rare in the current climate in the music industry but a tribute to the band's respect internationally. Dervish are presently working on a very exciting project ( details to be announced in the coming weeks) and it now looks as if the bands career is set to go to a new level bringing the fruits of Music City Sligo of their homeland to yet an even wider global audience
Press
- Coleraine Times, Mention, 04/03/2017, Dublin National Concert Hall gig for Loreto pupils Text
- santafenewmexican.com, Article, 03/31/2017, We are the world: Kodo and Dervish Text
- No Depression, Article, 03/25/2017, Dervish Storms Albuquerque's KiMo Stage on a Fair Irish Wind Text
- Elbow Room New Mexico, Event preview, 03/25/2017, DERVISH WHIRLS INTO THE KIMO ON A FAIR IRISH WIND Text
- Chicago Reader, Listing, 03/04/2017, Dervish, We Banjo 3 Text
- California State University Chico, Listing, 03/18/2017, Dervish: A St. Patrick's Celebration Text
- Crowrivermedia.com, Listing, 03/01/2017, Dervish on stage Friday, March 3 Text
- Do LA, Listing, 03/04/2017, Dervish Text
- CVCA Arts, Event preview, 03/14/2017, Dervish Text
- The Stranger, Listing, 03/21/2017, Dervish Text
- cleveland.com, Article, 03/17/2017, St. Patrick's Day Party: Celebrate with Irish Spotify playlist Text
- The Daily Eastern News, Article, 03/09/2017, Review: Irish folk group Dervish delights Text
- Santa Monica Lookout, Event preview, 03/15/2017, The Sounds of Traditional Ireland at Santa Monica's Broad Stage Text
- Oroville Mercury Register, Event preview, 03/15/2017, Dervish celebrates St. Patricks Day with Chico at Laxson Text
- The Mercury, Article, 03/14/2017, Dervish plays Irish music at the Wareham downtown Text
- The Oshkosh Northwestern, Event preview, 03/01/2017, Dervish makes stop at Thrasher Saturday Text
- Daily Herald, Listing, 03/12/2017, Sunday picks: Get your jig on with We Banjo 3, Dervish at Old Town School Text
- SooToday.com, Concert preview, 02/26/2016, Dervish whirls into LSSU Arts Centre Text
- Planit Kane, Concert listing, 03/10/2016, Dervish (from Ireland) Text
- Aurora Advocate, Concert listing, 03/07/2016, On With The Show Text
- fosters.com, Concert listing, 03/03/2016, Arts and Entertainment events around the Seacoast Text
- City Pulse, Concert preview, 03/02/2016, Triple distilled: Trio of concerts looks forward to St. Patrick's Day Text
- Daily Herald, Concert preview, 03/09/2016, Music notes Text
- Cleveland Scene, Concert listing, 03/10/2016, Your Guide to Live Music on St. Patrick's Day Around Cleveland Text
- Isthmus, Concert preview, 03/03/2016, Dervish Text
- The Point, Concert listing, 03/03/2016, Dervish Text
- Wicked Local Newburyport, Concert preview, 02/13/2016, Events in and around Newburyport Text
- Madison Magazine, Concert listing, 03/02/2016, 48 things to do in March Text
- Greater Madison Convention & Visitors Bureau, Concert listing, 03/03/2016, Dervish Text
- Madison.com, Concert listing, 02/17/2016, DERVISH -- "an icon of Irish music" Text
- Cleveland Scene, Concert listing, 03/03/2016, Dervish Text
- Travel Marquette, Concert listing, 03/03/2016, Northern Nights Concert: Dervish Text
- Local Spins, Concert preview, 02/29/2016, UNDER-THE-RADAR PICKS Text
- East Lansing Info, Concert listing, 03/03/2016, Ten Pound Fiddle Concert: Dervish Text
- Greater Lansing Michigan Convention and Visitors Bureau, Concert listing, 03/03/2016, Ten Pound Fiddle Presents: Dervish Text
- The Mining Journal, Concert preview, 02/29/2016, Irish music group Dervish excited for U.S. tour, Marquette stop Text
- MyNorth, Concert preview, 02/29/2016, Irish Band Dervish Performs at Dennos Museum Center Text
- River Country Chamber of Commerce, Concert preview, 03/03/2016, Dervish at the Dogwood Center Share: River Country Chamber of Commerce of Newaygo Count Text
- Sault Ste Marie Pure Michigan, Concert listing, 02/24/2016, DERVISH WHIRLS INTO THE LSSU ARTS CENTER Text
- The Compass at Lake Superior State University, Concert preview, 03/03/2016, "Dervish whirls into the LSSU Arts Center on March 8" Text
- New Bury Port, Album review, 03/26/2016, MUSIC REVIEW: Dervish taps its Irish roots, touches audience Text
- The Mining Journal, Feature story, 02/29/2016, Listing Text
- Relix, Album review, 04/30/2012, Group At Work: Real Vocal String Quartet Text
- Newbury Port News, Concert listing, 02/11/2016, Listing Text
- Cumulative , Article, 01/05/2016, Press Text
- Wall Street Journal, Article, 03/17/2013, Mention Text
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