The
Band
Chris Conway - musical director for this project
and something of a musical wizard on many instruments,
many genres and has released many CDs. He has played
with Monkee Peter Tork, members of Jethro Tull,
Talvin Singh, Dr L Subramanium, and many others.
Often dressed in green, Adele's kids call him The
Leprechaun.
Dan
Britton - singer-songwriter with 2 solo CDs,
and has made 2CD and 1 DVD in a duo with Chris
Conway. Dan is the engine of the group and at
concerts including the famous rousing Irish songs
he is the often lead singer. He also is an incredible
bodhran player which is where he is heard most
on this album. Dan has played with Jackie Leven,
Cathy Lesurf among others.
Bridget
McMahon - with her soaring voice and bodhran
skills, (shes also no mean guitarist &
fiddler), Bridget is much in demand. Apart from
Govannen, she plays in a duo with Adele, and with
singer Robbie Murphy in the band Saoirse, named
after her daughter.
Adele
McMahon - Govannen's secret weapon is their
amazing fiddle player. At concerts, she can run
off jig after reel, but it is in the slow airs
that her subtle touch is most amazing. She also
plays in the Saoirse band. The McMahons
family are from County Clare in Ireland and they
both tour the UK and Ireland as often as their
young families allow.
Govannen
are most happy to be joined by one of the most
beautiful voices on the planet that of
singer-songwriter Vikki Clayton, known for her
string of albums and her work with Fairport Convention.
Chris has played in her band for some years, playing
Cropredy Festival twice in front of 20,000 people.
Vikki has a strong interest in Arthurian legend
and has written songs on the subject, so was enthusiastic
in her role as lady of the lake on this album.
Appearances:
If
you are interested in contacting the band to discuss
possible live performances, please email them
at:
christo@chrisconway.org
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