Finbar Furey
Bio:
Finbar Furey was, for many years,
the lead singer and front man for the legendary Irish band The Fureys.
He was awarded Irish Music
Magazine's "Album of the Year" for "Chasing Moonlight" and his latest album
“Colours…” is Finbar’s fifth solo album and includes a mix of brand new
compositions such as “The Dark Side Of The World” (a duet with UK X-Factor
winner Shayne Ward) & “Walking With My Love” (a duet with Mary Black), along
with his take on such classics as Bob Dylan’s “Blowin’ In The Wind” and
traditional favourites “Dan O’Hara” & “Waltzing Matilda”. He’s an
accomplished singer songwriter/banjoist/guitarist/flautist/tin whistler, and is
hailed as Irelands “Prince of Pipers” having won every known uilleann pipe
title, including three all Ireland Championships. Finbar popularised the pipes worldwide while on tour
with his brother Eddie. Many bands followed in their wake. The duo were awarded
best Single of the Year by John Peel entirely because of the unique sound
the uilleann pipes and whistle made. They received many other accolades because
they were the spearhead of Irish contemporary music at that time. They brought a
new Irish hipness to a worldwide audience and blended their music into a kind of
"world" and popular music.
It became once again, the music of
youth and revolution, a means of dealing with political and social problems
which the world faced in that, it was a way for 'common folk', to stand together
against real world injustices, such as pollution and abuses of government
power.
The illumination they brought to a generation cannot
be overstated. Subsequently of course the format was used everywhere from
Planxty to River Dance, Braveheart to Hailey Westenra. The name Furey has become
part of Irelands musical history. In 1993, with The Fureys at the height
of their international popularity and after nearly thirty years as the group's
front man, Finbar decided to pursue his solo career. and to present his
definitive one-man show. He wanted to explore new pastures as a singer, producer
and writer. Since making this decision Finbar's reputation has increased with
every performance.
He has also forged an
impressive career in films and appeared in Martin Scorsese’s “Gangs Of New York”
and “Paris Sexy” . He recently appeared as the featured guest on RTE’s Gay Byrne
Show and has had a documentary made covering his life and career.
“Not only does
Finbar Furey play pipes with a wildness and passion ……there’s also a pioneering
virtuosity that is unsurpassed" …………………Irish press
“Quite simply, he
is a one-off. An original, acclaimed and revered by audiences and his musical
peers”………Irish Independent
“Finbar Furey in
full flow is one of the most exciting sounds in music…and at his most poetic,
one of the most moving… As Dublin as James Joyce, as unpretentious as a pint of
Guinness…an evening of pure pleasure”…………………Daily Mail
Finbar has toured extensively,
bringing his rare talents to the world-wide stage, treating audiences to
evenings of pure Irish magic, great music, good humour, and the charm and wit
associated with one of Ireland's most beloved storytellers.
A man of great musical
passion and a pioneer for the cause of Irish music, Finbar Furey has carved a
special place for himself in the world of music and in the hearts of millions of
people.
He returns to tour Australia
in March 2013 for The Port Fairy Folk Festival, Brunswick Music Festival, The
National Folk Festival and more. He’s like a great red that just keeps getting
better!
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WARRAGUL WGAC
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PORT FAIRY FOLK FEST.
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QLD IRISH ASSOC.
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CASTLE HILL RSL
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MELB B/FST PB
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FRANKSTON PAC PB
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NOTES SYDNEY PB
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DARWIN ENT CTR
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BRUNSWICK MUSIC FESTV.
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CAMPBELLTOWN
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ROOTY HILL RSL
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WOLLONGONG. CENTRO
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SPIEGEL TENT
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BEECHWORTH NICHOLAS HOTEL
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BEECHWORTH NICHOLAS HOTEL
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ALBANY ENT CTR
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