Music In The Glen

Ireland

Wind, reeds and rhythm are the cornerstone of Music In The Glen - an exciting trio performing the very best of Irish traditional music. Featuring the combined talents of Brendan Mulholland (flute) and founding Réalta members Conor Lamb (uilleann pipes, whistles) and Deirdre Galway (guitar), these musicians deliver the infectious rhythm and soul which are the hallmarks of Irish music.

Forged from a relationship of 25 years playing music together, Conor and Brendan have joined forces with Deirdre on accompaniment to create a sound that draws upon a long developed bond and mutual musical understanding.

Each musician is a respected artist in their own field. Through different projects they have performed across the globe from Belfast to Washington, Moscow and Seoul in venues ranging from local folk clubs to Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre and the Milwaukee Irish Festival Main Stage. Individually they have featured on over a dozen albums and have performed with a variety of international acts including Réalta, Gráinne Holland, Craobh Rua and Mary Dillon. Collectively they are one of the finest trios on the Irish music scene today and have delivered acclaimed performances at various local and international venues and festivals including Belfast TradFest, CQAF Out To Lunch (Belfast), TradFest (Dublin), Newton Stewart and Minnigaff Traditional Music Festival (Scotland), The Irish Festival of Oulu (Finland) and Almonte Celtfest (Canada).

“Out to Lunch has rarely seen such a packed and enthusiastic audience than that for the Music In The Glen CD launch this January. From the opening notes to the (two) standing ovations, it was truly one of those show which will live long in the memory. The ensemble have announced themselves with some style and look poised to join the pantheon of great Irish Trad acts.”
- Sean Kelly (Artistic director, Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival / Out To Lunch Festival)

“A tight-knit, nimbly reciprocal ensemble sense marked by intricate but lightly worn technique, a fluid sense of purpose and deep emotional variety. Distinct local accents blend eloquently with a contemporary approach that allows room for all three to shine.”
- Michael Quinn (Songlines Magazine)

“Wind, reeds, and rhythm are the cornerstone of Music in the Glen. What a beautiful sound these three powerhouse players have created on their debut recording. Sophisticated and superbly executed arrangements, combined with the all-important magic ingredient: ‘respect’, which is at the heart of everything they play. In a nutshell, this is incredible music!”
- Kevin Crawford (Lúnasa)