The Irish Press Hails Téada
"A new and fresh face in Irish music, Teada is a band to watch out for," says The Irish Voice. In Irish Music Magazine they were voted "Best Traditional Newcomers."
Téada Carries Irish Tradition into the 21st Century
Formed in 2001, Téada (the name means "strings" in the Irish language) quickly gained recognition by appearing on the Irish TV show Flosc. Known for their fascination with the timeless tunes of their forebears in Irish music, Téada has performed at major music festivals in the US, Canada, Europe, Isreal, Malaysia and Australia.
While the DVD which is part of their latest release features a documentary on the music of County Sligo, the five members of Téada hail from five different counties.
Oisin Mac Diarmada, the fiddler and Téada's founder, came from County Clare and later moved to County Sligo where he developed an interest in the fiddling style of the North Connacht region.
Paul Finn, button accordion player, is from County Laois. He has played with major touring dance production and frequently joined in the session scene prior to joining Téada.
Damien Stenson, the band's flute player, is from County Sligo. He is known for his flowing style of playing and his extensive repertoire.
Sean Mc Elwain, bouzouki and guitar player, is from County Monaghan. He is actively involved in organizing and running an annual music weekend known as Scoil Cheoil na Botha.
Tristan Rosenstock, bodhrán player, is from Glenageary in County Dublin. In addition to performing with Téada, he has recorded and toured with other performers and is involved in freelance media work.
Inne Amarach (Yesterday Tomorrow)
Released in 2006 on Compass Records in the US
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Inne Amarach (Yesterday Tomorrow)
Amazon Price: $17.98 (as of 11/10/2009)
Track listing:
1. Lady Montgomery's, Follow Me Down To Carlow, Give The Girl Her Fourpence, Jenny Tie Your Bonnet (reels)
2. The Tenpenny Piece, James Kelly's, Comb Your Hair And Curl It (jigs)
3. Jamesy Gannon's, McDermott's, Over The Moor To Peggy (march, barndance, reel)
4. Ta Dha Ghabhairin Bhui Agam, The Shelf (polkas)
5. Nora Criona (air)
6. Delia Keane's, The Horse's Leotard, Sean Bui, The Dawn Chorus (jigs)
7. The Ebb Tide, Peter Wyer's (hornpipes)
8. Sarah's Delight, Paddy Sean Nancy's, The Ireland We Knew, The Ewe Reel (reels)
9. Planxty Crilly, Micho Russell's, Mickey Callaghan's (planxty, polka, slide)
10. Port Aitheantais na gCaipini, Johnny's So Long At The Fair (jigs)
11. Bonnie Ann, John Kelly's, The Boy In The Boat (reels)
Release Date: 10/10/2006
Give Us a Penny and Let Us Be Gone
Released on Green Linnet in 2004
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Give Us a Penny and Let Us Be Gone
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Track listing:
1. Brid Thomais Mhurchadha
2. The Stepping Stone/An Tseanbhean Bhocht
3. The League Reel/Peter Horan's/The Flannel Jacket
4. The Ace And Deuce Of Piping
5. Humours Of Lissadell/Maude Miller/The Jolly Tinker
6. Thios I Dteach An Toraimh
7. Highland Chluain Ard/Clarke's/The Foxhunter's Jig/The Old Maid
8. John Egan's/Saunder's Fort
9. Tom Cawley's/Ta An Coilleach Ag Fogairt An Lae/Rowsome's/Clancy's
10. The Trip We Took Over The Mountain
11. King Of The Pipes/Queen Of The Fair/The Woodcock
12. Piopa Ainde Mhoir
13. The North Wind/Up Roscommon/Sporting Nell
14. The Green Blanket/Up Sligo/Up Leitrim
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Release Date: 04/06/2004
Téada
Released in 2003 on Green Linnet
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Teada
Téada
Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 11/10/2009)
Track listing:
1. Tom O'Connor's/The Joy of My Life/Handy with the Stick (hornpipes & jigs)
2. Teresa Halpin's/Rathlin Island/Michael Hynes' (reels)
3. The Surround/Up in the Garret/Port na Deorai (slip jigs)
4. Peigin's Peadar (song)
5. Micho Russell's/Bill Harte's/The Green Gates (reels)
6. The Chaffpool Post/The Mayday Hornpipe (barndance & hornpipe)
7. The Liffey Banks/Pat Molloy's(reels)
8. A bhean A' Ti Song
9. Tom Roddy's/The Old Firm Jig/The Maid at the Well (jigs)
10. Rossinver Braes (hornpipe)
11. The Crock of Gold/Johnny's Gone to France/The Tailor's Thimble (reels)
Téada in Nantes France
Téada at Vilenica festival
Téada Links
- Teada's official website
- The site features bios of the members, a store, a photo gallery and more.
- Teada's MySpace Music page
- Touring information, audio and video and more.
- Téada Video Showcase
- Watch your own Téada mini-concert!
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seafoam wrote...
I saw them a few years ago when they came to New Glasgow, NS. We enjoyed the show very much and left with a copy of Give Us a Penny and Let Us Be Gone. I hope they will back this way someday soon.
Posted March 30, 2009
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