Obviously Irish, with its green fields and gentle mist – this is the music of Seán Keane, a true institution of the Irish song scene and ‘The Voice of Ireland’ par excellence. The singer from County Galway is considered one of the greatest musical discoveries of the 90s. Singing is his life: As a teenager, he had already collected thirteen All-Ireland medals at the Fleadh Ceoil competitions, and over the years countless other awards have been added.
In November 2024, he will be performing in Germany again, together with Fergus Feely (vocals/mandocello) and Shane MacGowan (guitar). In addition to traditional ballads, Keane will also present contemporary songs.
Concerts:
02.11. – Loni-Übler-Haus, Nürnberg
03.11. – Kulturkirche St. Trinitatis, Bad Langensalza
04.11. – Theater im Fraunhofer (Irish Folk Club, München)
05.11. – KuZ Dieselstrasse, Esslingen
07.11. – Haxtumer Speicher, Aurich
09.11. – Ev. Gemeindehaus, Gartenstr., Norderney
10.11. – Kulturspeicher Leer
11.11. – Music Star, Norderstedt (Hamburg)
13.11. – Stadttheater, Lippstadt
14.11. – Kulturzentrum Englische Kirche, Bad Homburg
15.11. – Breite 63, Saarbrücken
Seán Keane from County Galway is described as the greatest musical find of the 90’s. Traditional Irish, folk and even country and blues songs all lend themselves to his unique style and unforgettable voice. Growing up in a family of singers and musicians, Seán learned the sean nós style of singing from his mother and his aunts. Singing was his life, even in early childhood. By the time Seán reached his teens, he had collected thirteen All-Ireland medals in Fleadh Ceoil competitions. He was by then an accomplished whistle and flute player as well and had taken up the uilleann pipes and bodhraun. When he joined his first group, Shegui, he had already served a long apprenticeship. After travelling throughout Europe with the band, he left to join Reel Union, a group which also featured sister Dolores and accordion player Máirtín O’Connor. Later, he was part of Arcady, with such well known names as Johnny “Ringo” McDonagh, Sharon Shannon and Frances Black. Seán embarked on his solo career in 1993. “All Heart , No Roses” received rave reviews and was chosen as Debut Folk Album of the Year by Q Magazine. In the years following, success continued with Meteor Award nominations, Best Male Folk Performer from Irish Music Magazine (three times), a similar award from the London Irish World, as well as numerous Irish accolades. “A Portrait”, a collection of Seán’s songs, is a multiplatinum Irish seller.