Beoga <Beoga>


Beoga are a five-piece traditional band based in County Antrim. Their unique sound features the twin duelling accordians of Seán Óg Graham and Damian McKee, along with four times All-Ireland bodhrán champion Eamon Murray and pianist Liam Bradley. With the addition of one of Ireland’s premier young singers, Niamh Dunne, Beoga are confirming their reputation as one of the most exciting acts to emerge from Ireland in recent years. Over the last few years Beoga have performed at major Celtic and Folk festivals throughout Europe and the USA, including the All-Ireland music Fleadh, Dranouter, Tonder, Boston, Kansas and Milwaukee Irish Festivals, the Guinness Irish Christmas tour of Austria, the Irish Folk Festival tour of Germany along with Solas and Kevin Burke, and the Irish Unplugged Tour of Holland with the Fureys and Davey Arthur. Beoga’s popularity continues to flourish, as they captivate audiences on a global scale with their blend of passion, energy and vitality.

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Folk
Experimental
Acoustic

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Compass Records
Major Label

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Antrim/Derry
UK

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May 2007

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Beoga Video diary: Part 4

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  • Beoga news

    Hi folks, it’s Liam here with all the latest. The sun’s shining and, after a very busy few months, we’re enjoying 2 weeks at home to recharge the batteries. Eamon is nervously awaiting the final results of his degree, Niamh is in Limerick learning how to drive without bumping into... well everything, Damian is watching re-runs of Prison Break with one eye on Facebook and Soggy’s out in the field helping save the hay.

    Thanks to the great crowds who supported our Irish gigs in April. The craic was as good as always and our guest musicians made it all the more enjoyable. In Belfast, we enjoyed the talents of Joe Echo (vocals) and David Howell (sax/clarinet), while in Cork Aine Whelan and Sara Corkery sang brilliantly with Niamh onstage. In Limerick our own Brona Graham plucked a mean banjo and the one and only Brian Finnegan joined us fto complete a very memorable night. Brian finished off the tour with us in Ennis too. Sincere thanks to all of them.

    Then it was straight up the road to Monaghan for the newly rejuvenated Fiddler of Oriel Festival. There was a party atmosphere throughout for our midnight concert as we jammed onstage with the newly crowned junior Fiddler of Oriel, Niall Murphy, along with Paul Meehan, Damian Stenson and Oisin MacDiarmada... great steam altogether.

    We traveled back to Texas in April to perform at the Houston International festival. This year Ireland was the featured country and we were honoured when they asked us to collaborate with the legendary Kevin Burke and Cal Scott for several performances over the two weekends. We enjoyed trading sets, and a few beers were also downed with the lads along the way to help the learning process! Our final gig was temporarily halted by the arrival of Congress Member Sheila Jackson Lee, to announce that Beoga had won the Dr. Paul Zanowiak Award for Best New Artist. She also presented us with a Certificate of Congressional Recognition from the US House of Representatives and a stunning trophy. Not content with all the above, Soggy tried to negotiate for unrestricted access to AREA 51, Houston’s NASA’s mission control centre, plus a girls shopping with Michelle Obama for Niamh and Eamon. In return he was offfeing a signed copy of ‘The Incident’ and the rest of his sandwich... request denied.

    Last weekend we travelled to Scotland and the Orkney Folk Festival in the beautiful town of Stromness. We all agreed it was one of the most enjoyable festivals we have been to. We were privileged to share the stage with Buille, Karen Casey and band, and Jeana Leslie and Siobhan Millar. - another few days of superb music, fun and good company. The vision of several of the above artists, along with one Eamon Murray ,parading as chickens at the farewell concert, is one that shall remain forever!

    Back to awards again… and Beoga are chuffed to be nominated for Best Young Traditional Act in Ireland’s Music Awards, a ceremony which takes place in Castlebar this August. Also nominated are Liadan, Grada, Slide, Teada and the Dave Munnelly band – all great pals of ours and well deserving of the award… “sure they all have lovely bottoms!” To vote click www.irelandsmusicawards.com/nominees.php. Thanks to the committee for considering us - Damian and myself are stunned to be associated with the term ‘young’ – I know for a fact that Damian has socks older than the combined ages of Liadan. We’re praying he uses the two weeks off to invest in, or borrow a fresh pair.

    Finally, the Reel Deal is a new television series focusing on traditional music and it kicks off on RTE1 this month. Beoga will be making an appearance in the 3rd programme in the seriers which is on Fri 26th June @ 7.30pm. We underwent the ‘Big Brother’ treatment at last summer’s Celtic Fusion festival. On Fri 17th July tune in to witness the band acting like buck-eejits for a crazy music video. Any remaining credibility will go out the window that night I’m

    0 Comments 28 days

  • Ireland's Music Awards

    Hi all,

    Beoga have been nominated for "Best Young Irish Traditional Act" in this year's Ireland's Music Awards. We need all the support we can get from as many people as possible, so please take a minute to vote.

    Here's the link, it just takes a second!

    http://www.irelandsmusicawards.com/v...

    Thanks everyone

    Niamh

    1 Comment 31 days

  • Beoga Irish Dates

    April 2009

    03 Ireland Seamus Ennis Cultural Centre, Naul, Fingal, Co. Dublin 7.30pm

    11 Spain Festival Tierradura Folk Secadura, Cantabria

    14 Ireland Roisin Dubh, Galway
    16 Ireland The Black Box, Belfast

    18 USA Houston International Festival, Texas
    19 USA Houston International Festival, Texas
    21 USA The Mucky Duck, Houston TX
    22 USA Chevron Sponsored Event, Houston TX
    24 USA Frisco TX Lochrann’s Irish Pub
    25 USA Houston International Festival, Texas
    26 USA Houston International Festival, Texas

    29 Ireland The Pavillion, Cork
    30 Ireland, Dolan’s Warehouse, Limerick



    May 2009

    01 Ireland, Glór, Ennis
    03 Ireland, www.feileoriel.ie Monaghan

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  • Michaela
    Michaela

    I YOUZ!

    XXXXXXXXXXXXX

    2 days ago
  • Pól MacCriostail
    Pól MacCriostail

    Yous guys have my vote :D there was no hard thinkin in that hope yous do well :D

    When will yous be around tyrone ?

    2 weeks ago
  • Niamh Moloney
    Niamh Moloney

    Got my vote Niamh. Best of Luck xx Let me know when ye're coming to Oz!

    3 weeks ago
  • Murphy X
    luv Murphy X

    You Guys Are Heros!!

    3 weeks ago
  • XxUr Sa Laxx
    XxUr Sa Laxx

    Got my vote lads!!
    good luck!:D
    xxxxxxxx

    4 weeks ago
  • Pete C
    luv Pete C

    The votes in lads
    alll the best

    4 weeks ago
  • Nuala Tahlula
    luv Nuala Tahlula

    My vote is in, best of luck ;)

    Nools xxx

    4 weeks ago
  • Kenneth B
    Kenneth B

    Well lads yeavmy vote!! XxXxX
    PS BANJOS ALL D WAY:) :D

    4 weeks ago
  • Cailin Weir
    Cailin Weir

    vote is in you lot...............good luck!!!!!!! x x x x x x

    4 weeks ago
  • Niamh Dunne
    Niamh Dunne

    Hi all,

    Beoga have been nominated for "Best Young Irish Traditional Act" in this year's Ireland's Music Awards. We need all the support we can get from as many people as possible, so please take a minute to vote.

    Here's the link, it just takes a second!

    http://www.irelandsmusicawards.com/v...

    Thanks everyone

    Niamh

    4 weeks ago
  • Padraig Coen
    Padraig Coen

    its like an honour to post a comment on this page. you are just ..words cant describe what you do for irish music.keep it goin.:)

    8 weeks ago
  • Kerrie McCormack
    Kerrie McCormack

    you guys are so inspirational....goood luck:D

    8 weeks ago
  • Mazza
    luv Mazza

    "The Incident" rocks!

    Cant wait to see you next week in Cork!!!

    10 weeks ago
  • Con O' Mara
    luv Con O' Mara

    LOVE YOU ALL........Eamonn you are my hero...yas all rock though

    10 weeks ago
  • Flambo
    Flambo

    black box could well be hit this wk...!!
    :D

    12 weeks ago
  • Reá
    Reá

    Will see ya at the black box Eamon!

    13 weeks ago
  • Cassandra
    luv Cassandra

    1st may Glòr :D see ye there lads :D

    oya..if ye need a flute player...give me a call ;) ;) ;)

    luv from Kilkee :D

    15 weeks ago
  • Meghan Ni Chorrigain
    Meghan Ni Chorrigain

    las ye are class!!! love yer music!!:D

    17 weeks ago
  • Stiofáin Ó Cearrúláin
    luv Stiofáin Ó Cearrúláin

    Congratulations guys on ''The Incident'' - Think it's amazing - keep it coming! Come to Drogheda!!!

    18 weeks ago
  • diabhlíocht
    luv diabhlíocht

    become a fan :)

    20 weeks ago