Patrick Moran (musician)

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Name = Patrick Moran


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Background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
Birth_name = Patrick Moran
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Born = June 7, 1975
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Origin = Newfoundland, Canada
Instrument = Fiddle
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Genre = Sliabh Luachra
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Years_active = 1982–present
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Associated_acts = The Punters
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Patrick Moran (born June 7, 1975) is a professional fiddler born in Pouch Cove, Newfoundland, Canada.

Patrick began playing the fiddle in 1982 as a student of fiddle player Kelly Russell. Patrick’s Sliabh Luachra style, nimble versatility and strong understanding of contemporary and traditional melodies has made him a highly respected studio fiddler throughout Canada.

Patrick has collaborated with a number of well-known Newfoundland musicians at sessions, folk festivals, and concerts. He has performed throughout North America and Ireland with many prominent artists in traditional Irish and Newfoundland music, including Séamus Creagh, The Chieftains, Paddy Keenan, Ryan's Fancy, The Sons of Erin and he has appeared at 25 consecutive Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festivals.

Patrick currently performs as a member of the Celtic rock band The Punters, Irish-Newfoundland bands Tickle Harbour and Jeezus Murphy, Newfoundland band The Government Rams, and bluegrass band Crooked Stovepipe.

Discography

* "The Punters" with The Punters (1995)
* "Said She Couldn't Dance..." with The Punters (1997)
* "Snotty Var" with Snotty Var (1997)
* "Ná Keen Affair" with Paddy Keenan (1997)
* "Battery Included" with Tickle Harbour (1998)
* "Gypsy" with Jim Fidler (1998)
* "Fire In The Kitchen" with The Chieftains (1998)
* "The Long Haul" with Shanneyganock (1999)
* "Red Is The Rose" with The Ennis Sisters (1999)
* "Will You Wait" with The Punters (2000)
* "Good Work… If You Can Get It!" with The Government Rams (2001)
* "Scallywags" with Shanneyganock (2002)
* "Fisherman's Blues" with The Punters (2003)
* "By The Hush" with Chris Andrews (2003)
* "Set You Free" with Shanneyganock (2004)
* "Christmas" with Shanneyganock (2004)
* "Music From Land & Sea" with Sandy Morris (2005)
* "One Track Mind" with The 8 Track Favourites (2005)
* "No Place Like Home" with Chris Andrews (2005)
* "Just In Case" with Crooked Stovepipe (2005)
* "Songs For A Sunday Morning" with The Punters (2006)
* "Beautiful Star" with The Punters (2006)

ound samples

* "Reels:" [http://www.heritage.nf.ca/arts/tickleharbour/battery_01.ram Teetotalers / The Ships are Sailing "(3:09)"]
* "Polkas:" [http://www.heritage.nf.ca/arts/tickleharbour/battery_04.ram I Didn't Drink The Rum / Jim Keeffe's / The Gortnatubrid "(3:22)"]
* "Jigs:" [http://www.heritage.nf.ca/arts/tickleharbour/battery_08.ram Sean Ryan's / Cliffs of Moher "(3:02)"]
* "Reels:" [http://www.heritage.nf.ca/arts/tickleharbour/battery_12.ram Julia Delaney / Farewell to Erin "(4:52)"]

Video

* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOt-h2n2uzQ Mussels In The Corner]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t61Cg1d5ER8 The Little Beggarman]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EZ82AIr7ys Heave Away]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=St6pjFE5hlw Cock O' The North]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ujvKpIbZ2s The Merry Blacksmith]
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9c17R9XZAM The Musical Priest]

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