J. Eoin ~ Biography
J. Eoin began his professional career in
Ireland during the early 'eighties touring as a
solo artiste with Clannad and Scullion. He
then moved to New York, gaining new
influences from the thriving Folk Scene there.
Returning to Ireland in the mid-eighties, he
began to develop his song-writing talent. He
is now based in London, where he has
established himself as an influential figure on
the Acoustic Circuit, both as a writer and
performer.
1991 saw the release of 'Ribbonmen', a
collection of songs relating to the Irish Potato
Famine of 1845. The release generated
considerable interest, both for its historical
relevance and the quality of the song-writing.
In 1994 J. Eoin recorded the album 'Sean One
Shoe', a collection of songs inspired by his
Irish London
experiences. The subsequent tour
and live radio sessions received
wide-ranging
critical acclaim.
J. Eoin teamed up in 1996 with virtuoso
violinist Ashley Reed (Albion Band). As a duo,
they toured on the festival and club circuit and
recorded 'Kissing Stone', a compilation of
contemporary songs and traditional
Folk
tunes, which showcased the innovative
abilities of both performers.
This allowed J.
Eoin to gain a reputation as a noted
traditional
accompanist, resulting in a number
of recording and live sessions with other
traditional players, including Gerry Diver
(Sin É) and Kieran Kiely (Shane Mc Gowan).
1999 saw J. Eoin returning to his song-writing
roots with a four-track
E.P. 'Claws' recorded
with double bass player P. Kubrick Townsend.
This was followed by the release of the single
'Eve of Solution' showcased at the 12 Bar Club
in London's West End. The positive response
to this new material generated enough
interest to allow J. Eoin to write and record his
new album which was recorded in London
between March and October 2001.
'Exiles', a full-length studio album of 12
songs, truly reflects all of J. Eoin's talents as
a singer-songwriter, producer and musician.
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