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For many years traditional super group De Dannan were the forerunners in the Irish traditional music world but after 33 years, 14 albums and a number of changes in the line-up, the group disbanded in 2003.

This July, original founding member and world famous fiddle player Frankie Gavin will unleash a new De Dannan which in his own words “will reflect a De Dannan of the 21st century”.

The official launch of the new band will take place at an exclusive concert at the 2200 capacity Royal Theatre & Events Centre in Castlebar on August 5th during The World Fleadh festival where manyof the former members of the band will come together with the new
members for a celebration of the bands history. Former members of De
Dannan; Dolores Keane, Mary Black and Máirtín O Connor have confirmed
that they will join Frankie Gavin with the new line-up for this
unique celebration.

The new De Dannan line-up will be led by original De Dannan member
Frankie Gavin on fiddle, flutes & whistles with Michelle Lally on
vocals, Damien Mullane on accordian, Mike Galvin on bouzouki &
guitars and Eric Cunningham on percussion, flutes & whistles.
Frankie Gavin, who himself has performed with a whole host of musical
luminaries from Stéphane Grappelli to the Rolling Stones, said of the
launch of the new De Dannan:

“This is a very exciting time in the life of De Dannan. The band has
in the past been responsible for launching the careers of many of
Ireland’s best-known traditional performers who are now enjoying
successful solo careers. Following a period where a De Dannan unit
was no longer actively performing I believe it’s time now to write a
new chapter in the De Dannan story. I have put together a team of
musicians to form the new De Dannan who are tremendously talented
performers and who I know will restore the De Dannan name and sound
to its former glory. We have also at the same time developed our own
approach which will reflect a De Dannan of the 21st century.”
De Dannan will be joined on August 5th and at a selection of other
performances by a new act known as ‘Women of Ireland’ which comprises
some of Ireland’s finest female performers. The group have just
finished a 3 month tour of the USA with Frankie and the Dublin
Philharmonic Orchestra.

Part of the band’s immediate performance plans will include a
residency at Ireland’s National Event Centre in Killarney during July
& August while performances are already planned in the future for
Carnegie Hall, Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi and the Hollywood Bowl in
addition to various festivals world wide.

A new De Dannan album featuring the new De Dannan line-up with
special guests is also due for release on August 5th.

For tickets for the exclusive De Dannan celebration concert on August
5th visit www.ticketmaster.ie or www.theworldfleadh.com
For further information on the band visit www.DeDannan.com