Tradition Now: David Murphy

His debut album Cuimhne Ghlinn: Explorations in Irish Music for Pedal Steel Guitar (Rollercoaster Records) takes it from the well-worn roads of the dusty American south to a new place in contemporary Irish music. Murphy’s live show presents these ancient Irish harp tunes and historic airs by O’Carolan, O’Riada et al in the 21st century, voiced by the mysterious and emotive sound of the pedal steel guitar and accompanied with his band Ether Ensemble. Presented by NCH. Readers are advised to check with the venue before relying on the details published here. His debut album Cuimhne Ghlinn: Explorations in Irish Music for Pedal Steel Guitar (Rollercoaster Records) takes it from the well-worn roads of the dusty American south to a new place in contemporary Irish music. Murphy’s live show presents these ancient Irish harp tunes and historic airs by O’Carolan, O’Riada et al in the 21st century, voiced by the mysterious and emotive sound of the pedal steel guitar and accompanied with his band Ether Ensemble. Presented by NCH. Readers are advised to check with the venue before relying on the details published here.