I am a Celtic harpist who can play traditional Irish and Scottish music. With my son Austin who is a master of the mandolin, we can play jigs, reels, hornpipes and also quiet airs. Suitable for quiet ambient instrumental music at a party or meditative space or can do a noisy fun show with upbeat songs, or also a complete cultural program about Ireland, Scotland, or traditional music. We are experienced in doing casuals, playing in churches, schools, world music festivals, Celtic games, Advent Spirals, Tartan Services, Irish Festivals, Highland games, care facilities, corporate events and Renaissance Fairs.
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Write a reviewPrice range: $400 local, $1000 out of state, negotiable
Languages: English, Irish - Gaelic
Gig length: 45 - 120 minutes
My name is Dennis Doyle. I’m a Celtic harpist, singer, storyteller and I am writing in hopes of being able to perform at your next event. I have roots in Co Wicklow, Ireland. I currently perform as a harp/mandolin duo with my son Austin. We perform Irish and Scottish, jigs, reels, hornpipes and traditional airs. I sing in English and Irish and tell stories about the music. We do a program of traditional Celtic music. I have an interest in the fiddle and harp music of all the old bards who circulated in the Celtic countries. Besides stage shows we can do music workshops, spoken word presentations, perform for tea ceremonies, Advent Spiral, renaissance fairs, clann luncheons, Catholic liturgy and Tartan Services.
We have played in most of the major Irish festivals and Highland games in North America including Milwaukee, Cleveland, Bethlehem Celtic Classic, So California Scottish Fest, Hamilton Bitterroot Montana Games, Ligonier Pennsylvania, and much more. I have toured Ireland and Scotland collecting music and have performed in Dublin, Galway, Oxford and London. I have published four book collections of arrangements of traditional music, available from Mel Bay or Amazon.
Dennis Doyle is a Celtic harpist, singer and storyteller.
His delightful program of traditional Irish harp music, stories, songs, bits of history and jokes have been performed all over North America, Japan and Ireland. Teachers and musicians run in his family which originally hails from County Wicklow. His published material includes 12 recordings, 4 books and contributions to several other artist's recordings. His television work includes performances on the series Murder, She Wrote, and research and artwork for programs on the History Channel. Over the years, he has served as the opening act for Clannad, the Dixie Chicks, and DeDannan. He frequently tours with son Austin Doyle a master of the octave mandolin who has grown up with the music.
depends on the venue size and requirements....I can usually bring my own equipment...contact for more information
Sunday
Leading Group Tour to Ireland
All-day event
Sunday
Concert Irish Singer Deirdre Ni Chinneide
2:00pm - 10:00pm
Saturday
Concert Irish Singer Deirdre Ni Chinneide
1:00pm - 10:00pm
Friday
Religious Education Congress
All-day event
Saturday
Show with Craic & Bones Band
7:00pm - 10:00pm
adapted to the needs of the venue.....
I usually start with a strong bit of Irish dance music (jig or reel)
Followed by a slower air
Followed by a song and story
Followed by another upbeat piece
etc.
The Chieftains
De Danaan
Clannad
The Gloaming
Patrick Ball
Mick Moloney
The Bothy Band
Clancy Brothers
Tommy Makem
2 D1 boxes, 1 vocal mic ...much depends on the venue..depends on the venue size and requirements....contact for more information
Celtic Music
