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Jeff's interest
in music began at a early age, as part of a very musical family. In his
early teens he learned to play the guitar and sing the songs of Ireland
and Scotland. His love for the traditional music of his Irish heritage
from counties Cork and Donegal and the surrounding rugged countryside
of the English/Scottish borders, was born.
Jeff founded and operated the
Carlisle Folk Club, in the North West of England and many of the top Celtic
and contemporary performers played there. Working as both MC and support
artist to these great talents he soon built a reputation as a fine performer
in his own right. |
Since settling
in Racine WI, Jeff has made several guest appearances on local radio shows
in Wisconsin, Illinois and Indiana and performed musical segments for
the Irish TV Journal and Media One"The Scene" cable television
stations. Jeff has performed for audiences at major Irish Music Festivals
in Milwaukee (Irish Fest 7 consecutive years), Chicago, Hidalgo TX, Cincinnati,
Indianapolis, Peoria, West Dundee, Dixon and at Concerts and Pub venues
throughout the mid-west.
Jeff's music represents traditional
and contemporary songs from Ireland, Scotland and America, singing a nice
selection of songs that suit most peoples tastes, from the beautiful ballads
to the hand clapping, sing along, foot stomping chorus songs, so characteristic
of Irish and Scottish music. As a solo singer Jeff has been able to incorporate
songs by noted contemporary folk artists, which adds an interesting blend
to the traditional Celtic songs he is known for.
In recent years Jeff has opened
shows for some of the top rated Celtic performers touring in the United
States. Jeff’s 5 CD’s to date feature all the popular Celtic
songs with a healthy mix of contemporary folk songs too. His latest CD
“Working Man” is a collection of beautiful ballads from Ireland,
Scotland and England. |