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Gerard
Farrelly worked as a graphic artist for several years before taking up
a full time career in music. He started playing drums in his teens and
then took up the piano in his mid twenties, and went on to study at The
College of Music Dublin where he received his performance diploma. His
work as a drummer and keyboard player has also involved him in theatre
and the recording studio, in which he has worked as a session musician
on albums and many television and radio jingles. He has also worked as
musical director with the Irish Childrens' Theatre Company and composed
the music for their production of "The Land of Hearts Desire"
by W B Yeats. Gerard also teaches music and manages Andic Songs Publishing.
Sinéad
and Gerard have performed together at the International Fiddlers
Green Folk Festival, which takes place every year in Rostrevor, Co. Down,
along with performances in venues such as The National Concert Hall. They
have also performed on RTE radio & television, TG4 Television and BBC
Northern Ireland. Their television appearances include - The Late Late
Show, Live At 3, Open House and Sheebín.
Their album
"Legacy of a Quiet Man" was launched in The Ross Lake Hotel,
Co. Galway, to an audience of over 300 people, including very special
guest, American Ambassador to Ireland, Mr. Richard J. Egan.
For other
information: seoltarecords@ireland.com
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