Regional Fiddle Styles in Ireland - A Public Lecture by Manus McGuire

Join us for an engaging lecture on the regional differences in Irish fiddle music, presented by award-winning master Irish fiddler Manus McGuire. Explore the unique characteristics of various Irish fiddle traditions and their cultural significance.

This event is free and open to the public but please register through the "Register Now" button on the left.

🎻 Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Irish fiddle music!

Biography: Manus McGuire is an Irish fiddle player from Sligo, now based in East Clare. Growing up in a musical environment, he was influenced by the region's fiddle legends like Michael Coleman, James Morrison, and Paddy Killoran. Alongside his brother Seamus, he continues this rich tradition.

Manus has recorded solo albums, duos with Seamus, and with bands such as Buttons and Bows, Moving Cloud, and Brock McGuire Band. He has received several prestigious awards, including Male Irish Traditional Musician of the Year in 2006 by the Irish American News and the Bravo Award from Trad Magazine in 2007. Manus won the Fiddler of Dooney contest in 1970 and is now dedicated to teaching intermediate and advanced fiddle players.

Manus will be visiting Montreal in April to present concerts and workshops celebrating the links between Irish & Quebecois folk music featuring a quartet of award-winning musicians. It features two expert Irish musicians (Manus McGuire of Brock McGuire Band and Moving Cloud, and Kate Bevan-Baker of The Dardanelles and Gairloch) and two master Quebecois musicians (André Marchand and Michel Bordeleau, both key members of La Bottine Souriante and Les Charbonniers de l’enfer).

Other events with Manus McGuire:

April 12: CRAPO concert series

April 13: Irene's Pub (Ottawa)

April 19: Workshop and concert in Montreal