About Mick
Mick Conneely – Fiddle | Greek Bouzouki
Mick is one of the most respected fiddle players of his generation. He has played & toured with many artists, most notably De Danann, Mary Bergin, Frankie Gavin, Mairtin O’Connor, Noel Hill & Tony Linnane, Tony MacMahon & Micho Russell, Matt Molloy, Kevin Crawford, Lúnasa, Dave Munnelly, Carl Hession, Niall Ó Callanáin, Svend Kjeldsen, Michael McGoldrick to name but a few.
In 2001 his debut solo album ‘Selkie’ was released to critical acclaim on the Cló Iar-Chonnacht label. He has recorded on numerous albums to date (see Discography).
Along with Alec Finn of De Danann, Mick is a leading exponent of the Greek bouzouki in Irish traditional music.
Mick is in great demand as a fiddle teacher (for more information on fiddle lessons see the Teaching section).
Mick is a full-time member of De Danann (reformed in 2009), featuring original members Alec Finn and Johnny 'Ringo' McDonagh, joined by former members Eleanor Shanley, Brian McGrath and Derek Hickey. For more information on De Danann visit DEDANANN.CO
(All images here are © 2011 Con Kelleher)
