Traditional and contemporary Irish, and American songs, lilting, lively, subtle, and spellbinding.
Described by Irish Music Magazine as “Clear, Buouyant, and Distinctive vocals," Amhránaithe (Aw-raw-nee), which means chorus or singers in Irishis comprised of Amelia Hogan, Jimmy Murphy, and Skyler Blakeslee. They perform lively, warm, and vibrant Celtic sounds of contemporary and traditional folk with panache!
About Amhránaithe
Amelia Hogan
Amelia Hogan is an impeccably authentic singer of Celtic music, and her rich understanding of the tradition comes through in honeyed tones on Irish, Scottish, British, and American-styled vocals. She sings strongly influenced by her deep roots in the Irish Sean-Nós, or “old style” tradition, a highly lyrical solo a cappella style, as well as with accompaniment, plays shruti box and Irish Bodhrán, and has toured internationally to global acclaim.
FAR-West Official Showcase Winner 2024, Hogan recently launched to the #5 charting spot for Burnished April 2025, and Taking Flight, which charted in the top 10 global folk albums at its release. Recorded with Steve O’Neill of Foxtail Sound in Dixon, with Ray Frank, Jimmy Murphy, Richard Mandel, Skyler Blakeslee, Marla Fibish, Maureen Brennan, John Weed, Rebecca Richman, and Christa Burch under her solo label. Other Projects Include: Falling You, Molly’s Revenge, NPR’s Thistle and Shamrock, Putumayo’s compilations, Amhránaithe, and numerous others.
Skyler Blakeslee
Raised in Los Angeles and a student and a celebrated lover of traditional music since childhood, Skyler Blakeslee plays lively Irish flute, fluid chromatic harmonica, and expert Scottish smallpipes and sings traditional songs. He performs frequently with other traditional musicians such as Tara Howley of Riverdance, Vince Wolf of Driving with Fergus, and his Northern California based band, Paddy on the Binge, and leads sessions across the Golden State.
Jimmy Murphy
Jimmy Murphy, guitarist, and mandolinist extraordinaire, has been a cornerstone of the traditional Irish music scene in California for over two decades. He has appeared in performance venues from the Ford Amphitheater in Los Angeles to temples in Japan. He has performed on KPFK's "Global Village" with Eric Rigler, on KPFK's "Folkscene" with Mick Moloney, as part of the band Ciúnas, and live on KCSN's "Tied to the Tracks". Jimmy spent two years as a contracted musician in Japan; first as a soloist for Tokyo Disney Sea, then as a member of a band for Universal Studios, Japan, and finally as a key member for a four piece band again at Tokyo Disney Sea. He is the go-to guitarist for most Irish musicians in LA and has performed in many musical configurations.
Other Projects Include: Rattle the Knee, and New Wild Hog.
Questions? Contact lizg@deschuteslibrary.org
AGE GROUP: | Adult |
EVENT TYPE: | Adult Program |
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