Dancer by Maireid Sullivan

released June 22, 1994

THE PRODUCTION:

Dancer was produced by the former Planxty and Bothy Band musician Donal Lunny, who was joined in the recording studio by Planxty colleague Andy Irvine. Donal Lunny, who has an outstanding reputation for his work as a producer and musician, came from Ireland to Australia to produce this, his first Austalian recording.

The music was recorded and mixed, in Melbourne, Australia by Doug Brady who has twice won the Australian Recording Industry Award (ARIA) “Australian Engineer of the Year” award.

THE MUSICIANS:

Matthew Arnold, on Violin and Viola, is recognised for his unique style and sensitivity.

Gary Costello, on Double Bass, has achieved international acclaim for his musical creativity.

Dicky Deegan, Uilleann Pipes, a recent immigrant from England, has become Australia’s foremost exponent of music for the

Doug De Vries, on Guitar Banjo and Cavaquinho (miniature Portuguese guitar), is internationally respected as a musical of the highest caliber.

Kavisha Mazzella, vocal harmonies has achieved acclaim for her role in the film “The Joys of the Women” and as a concert performer.

Dominic McAlinden, percussion, is recognized as an outstanding Bodhran player.

Peter Neville, Vibraphone & percussion, is one of Australia’s most highly respected classical Percussionists.

John Norton, on Guitar, Bouzouki, Oud & Dobro, is renowned as an exponent of early European music and Arabic classical music.

Steve Wilson, Rhythm Guitar & E’Bow, is a musician of tremendous energy and an excellent collaborative songwriter.


SPECIAL GUESTS:
Andy Irvine, Mandola and Harmonica and Donal Lunny, Bouzouki, Guitar, Bodhran & Keyboard, are known the world over as leaders in the expansion of Irish musical tradition and as major contributors to contemporary music.