Concert Performance by Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill
Thursday, April 13, 2000 at 8 PM
Page Hall, 135 Western Ave.
University at AlbanyWorld renowned folk musicians, Martin Hayes and Dennis Cahill, will wrap up the UAlbany Presents series on Thursday, April 13 at 8 p.m. with a concert held at Page Hall on the University at Albany Downtown Campus. Tickets are $15 for the general public, $12 for seniors 65 and over, and $10 for students.
"In the wide world of folk music, there are many duos and trios. None, however, possess the musical intuitiveness and intimacy of the Irish fiddler Martin Hayes and guitarist Dennis Cahill." — Marueen Brennan, Dirty Linen
Hayes and Cahill have been working together for several years and have created a seemingly effortless synchronicity in their performances. Cahill's subtle guitar playing underscores Hayes's lyrical fiddling to create a spellbinding experience.
Martin Hayes' style of fiddle playing comes directly from the older generation of musicians in his native locality of east County Clare, a part of Ireland known for its slow, lyrical sound. He began with a desire to capture the styling and rhythm of the tunes as played by the old people and, where appropriate, to enhance them with his own personal interpretation. He has been referred to as "the Miles Davis, the Jimi Hendrix, the Michael Jordan" of fiddle playing by Bruce Elder (Sydney Morning Herald, Australia).
Hayes first picked up the fiddle when he was seven years old and by the age of thirteen he was participating in national competitions. He has been named Traditional Musician of the Year by Ireland's National Entertainment Awards, and Best Traditional Act of 1995 by Hot Press/Heineken Rock Awards of Ireland. He released his first solo album, Martin Hayes, in 1993 and in 1997, he and Cahill teamed up to create The Lonesome Touch.
Dennis Cahill is an innovative guitar player who has developed a unique approach to finger-picking traditional and contemporary Irish music, incorporating the ornaments and subtleties used by the various instruments utilized within the traditional Irish music.
Cahill has performed at numerous festivals and concerts around the globe and has worked with many of the current, touring musicians in the Irish traditional music world. He and Hayes recently released Live in Seattle, which was recorded at the Tractor Tavern in Seattle, Washington.
For reservations and ticket information call the Performing Arts Center Box Office at 442-3997.
For additional information contact:
Patrick Ferlo
(518) 442-3995
