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Celtic Week at Swannanoa Gathering (July 9-15, 2023)

Posted on June 22, 2023June 22, 2023 by admin

John Whelan will be teaching at Celtic Week July 9-15 at Swannanoa Gathering at Warren Wilson College in Asheville, North Carolina. For more details: https://swangathering.com/catalog/cl/celtic-week/

2024 Wild Atlantic Music Tour

Posted on June 20, 2023June 24, 2023 by admin

This is the initial draft of the tour itinerary. Items may change. ‘Irish Music Tour’ September 14th to 21st, 2024 Accompanied by John Whelan Wexford , Clare ,Galway & Tipperary 7 nights .. Small intimate group Unique daily ‘mini concerts’ with John & friends Full Irish breakfast daily & 5 group dinners Luxury accommodation &…

MaterDea Guest Appearance

Posted on February 16, 2010February 16, 2010 by admin

In MaterDea’s first album “Below the mists, above the brambles” John Whelan appears as a special guest in the beautiful ballad “Another trip to Skye”, here reinterpreted with original lyrics written by MaterDea. For more information on the CD and the group, visit their website at www.materdea.com

John Whelan Nominated for the Irish Music Awards

Posted on December 3, 2009December 5, 2009 by admin

John has been nominated for the Irish Music Association’s 2009 Irish Music Awards in the “Top Button Accordion” category. To vote for John, click the IMA logo below: Voting will begin on December 7, 2009. Congratulations to all of this year’s nominees and thanks for voting!