Seamus Egan Project

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It’s hard to think of an artist in traditional Irish music more influential than Seamus Egan. From his beginnings as a teen prodigy, to his groundbreaking solo work with Shanachie Records, to his founding of Irish-American powerhouse band Solas, to his current work as one of the leading composers and interpreters of the tradition, Egan has inspired multiple generations of musicians and helped define the sound of Irish music today. Seamus Egan is touring with a group of friends and musical guests, as the Seamus Egan Project, introducing fans to both the entirety of his immense and influential catalog of music, as well as new music he’s never recorded or performed live. Beginning with tunes from his groundbreaking album, When Juniper Sleeps, which was the impetus for the formation of Solas, through the 20 year recording career of this iconic band, along with new tunes, Egan will continue to explore the further reaches of the Irish tradition and beyond. “[Seamus Egan] has helped define the sound of Irish music today and has inspired countless young musicians…. Deeply rooted in the past, Seamus can blaze through traditional Irish reels and original compositions alike, all with his signature approach.” –The Lowell Sun