Paul Bradley, Ger Fitzgerald, Tony Byrne & Tairnán Ó Duinnchinn MUTM 2026

An evening of traditional music in Hollywood with Paul Bradley, Ger Fitzgerald, Tony Byrne & Tairnán Ó Duinnchinn Paul Bradley is a fiddler, fiddle maker and poet. He obtained a diploma in violin making, restoration and repair from the renowned Newark School of Violin Making in Nottingham, England, in addition, his 1998 album Atlantic Roar (Tuaim na Fairraige) gained a 5 star review from the Irish Times. From early years Ger Fitzgerald has been noted as a gifted traditional singer. She performs easily in different genres, from Traditional ballads to Sean Nós, and is also comfortable with the songs of contemporary artists. Tony Byrne, one of Dublin's most accomplished guitarists, has been involved in music from a young age. Following family holidays in West Kerry, Tony developed an Interest in Irish traditional music and has been involved in the performance, recording and teaching of it since leaving college in 1999. Past performances include concerts with acts such as Danu, Sharon Shannon, Michael mc Goldrick, Gerry o Connor, David Munnelly Band, Matt Molloy, Paul Brady, Julie Fowlis, Lunasa and many more. Tiarnán Ó Duinnchinn is an acclaimed Irish uilleann piper from County Monaghan, celebrated for his technical mastery and inventive playing style. He began his musical journey at the Armagh Pipers Club and has earned top honors, including the Seán Ó Riada Gold Medal and four All-Ireland Fleadh Cheoil titles. A prolific touring artist since 1995, Ó Duinnchinn has released notable collaborative projects, including Ar Lorg na Laochra with harpist Laoise Kelly and Ceol is Píob with singer Stéphanie Makem. His 2018 solo album, Reggish Paddy, solidified his reputation as a premier traditional musician. He primarily performs on a custom 1997 Dave Williams concert set, showcasing intricate regulator work that bridges deep Irish tradition with contemporary performance excellence.