New Solo CD – MIXING THE PUNCH

Paddy’s new solo CD, MIXING THE PUNCH, will be released in September by New Folk Records in North America, and distributed in Ireland by Cló Iar-Chonnacht. Paddy plays solo accordion on the recording, accompanied by Teresa Baker on piano. There’s also a special guest appearance, an accordion solo by fellow Offalyman Felim Egan. Here’s the lineup: 1. Reels:…

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Paddy O’Brien Tune Collection Tee Shirt

Order your very own Paddy O’Brien Tune Collection gear! What better way to advertise your membership in the Irish traditional music underground? Designed by creative mastermind Nick Lethert, and featuring Paddy’s famous 1947 Paolo Soprani accordion and notorious left thumb. Shipping and handling are included in the price. Mens’ and Womens’ sizes available. 100% cotton.…

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Paddy O’Brien: Mixing the Punch

Paddy’s new solo CD, released by New Folk Records in North America, and distributed in Ireland by Cló Iar-Chonnacht. Paddy plays solo accordion on the recording, accompanied by the wonderfully tasty Teresa Baker on piano. There’s also a special guest appearance on the CD, an accordion solo by fellow Offalyman Felim Egan.

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Tour of Ireland – September 2011

Paddy has organized a tour of Ireland with guitarist and singer Tommy O’Sullivan from Dingle in late September 2011. Their first concert will be at the Markethouse in Miltown Malbay on Monday, September 19, and they’ll hoscotch around the country for a couple of weeks. The tour will celebrate and help promote Paddy’s latest CD,…

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Review: The Sailor’s Cravat – Irish Music Magazine

Not to be confused with his composer namesake from Tipperary, Paddy O’Brien from Offaly is a button-box player with a long and varied musical career. After playing with Dublin’s famous Castle Céilí Band, he fell in with John Kelly Jr. and Daithí Sproule for a while, recording a couple of albums with them before settling in America. As the box-player with Chulrua, Paddy has toured widely in the USA and beyond.

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