Daithí Ó Drónaí
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Daithí Ó Drónaí English Droney is an Irish
bassist and fiddler, perhaps best known for playing original music on the electronic synthesised fiddle. He came to national prominence after fiddling on the first series
of The All Ireland Talent Show
in 2009.
Since reaching the final, where he came in sixth place, Ó Drónaí has appeared on several television series and performed in cities such as Cork
, Dublin and Galway
, as well as at the Electric Picnic 2009
and Castlepalooza
2010 music festivals.
, County Clare
. He progressed to playing the bass guitar
in bands such as Keepsake and The Shackletons. He further developed his fiddling skills by the use of loop pedal
s and sound
s.
. Since appearing he received attention from several female fans. He performed fourth on week six during the first live show. He donned a red t-shirt over a checked shirt, belt, jeans and multicolour trainers and combined a Korg
synthesiser with a bow
, plectrum
and loop pedal
s. Judges Dana Rosemary Scallon
and Shane Lynch
wondered if viewers would understand the performance. However, Ó Drónaí easily qualified for the final when he came top of a public vote.
Ó Drónaí was the third of six acts to perform in the final which took place on the weekend of Saint Patrick's Day
. He had damaged his violin during rehearsals but was able to mend it in time to perform in the final. He had been one of the favourites to win. However, he was the first to leave the show.
, Ice
and Access All Areas
after The All Ireland Talent Show. He supported Kíla
at Vicar Street
. Other performances have included a headlining slot at Cork's Pavilion Theatre and a performance at the Róisín Dubh
in Galway. There were also appearances at Electric Picnic 2009
and the Punchestown Racing Festival. In 2010, he was announced as part of the line-up for Castlepalooza
. In August 2010 Daithi appeared in the audition phases of Sky 1's Must Be The Music, gaining 3 yes votes from the judges. He later was chosen as one of the 15 Semi-Finalists, his tracks will be available to download on Sky Music.
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
bassist and fiddler, perhaps best known for playing original music on the electronic synthesised fiddle. He came to national prominence after fiddling on the first series
The All Ireland Talent Show (series 1)
The first series of The All Ireland Talent Show was announced in November 2008 and commenced broadcasting on 4 January 2009, completing its first series on 15 March 2009. Modelled on Britain's Got Talent, it was produced by Tyrone Productions. Airing on RTÉ One, it was hosted by Gráinne...
of The All Ireland Talent Show
The All Ireland Talent Show
The All Ireland Talent Show was an RTÉ television series billed as Ireland's biggest-ever talent contest. It was first announced in November 2008 and the first series commenced broadcasting on 4 January 2009, completing on 15 March 2009. Modelled on Britain's Got Talent, it is produced by Tyrone...
in 2009.
Since reaching the final, where he came in sixth place, Ó Drónaí has appeared on several television series and performed in cities such as Cork
Cork (city)
Cork is the second largest city in the Republic of Ireland and the island of Ireland's third most populous city. It is the principal city and administrative centre of County Cork and the largest city in the province of Munster. Cork has a population of 119,418, while the addition of the suburban...
, Dublin and Galway
Galway
Galway or City of Galway is a city in County Galway, Republic of Ireland. It is the sixth largest and the fastest-growing city in Ireland. It is also the third largest city within the Republic and the only city in the Province of Connacht. Located on the west coast of Ireland, it sits on the...
, as well as at the Electric Picnic 2009
Electric Picnic 2009
Electric Picnic 2009 was the sixth edition of the Electric Picnic festival to take place. The three-day event took place on the weekend of Friday September 4, Saturday September 5 and Sunday September 6 at Stradbally Hall in Stradbally, County Laois, Ireland...
and Castlepalooza
Castlepalooza
Castle Palooza is an annual Irish independent music festival, held at Charleville Castle in Tullamore, County Offaly over the August Bank Holiday weekend.The festival is one of the "Little Two" music festivals in Ireland, the other being Indiependence which is usually...
2010 music festivals.
Early life
Ó Drónaí played the traditional fiddle whilst growing up in BallyvaughanBallyvaughan
Ballyvaughan or Ballyvaghan is a small harbour village in County Clare, Ireland. It is located on the south shores of Galway Bay, in the northwest corner of The Burren, an area of great rocky expanse, considered by many to be a unique landscape....
, County Clare
County Clare
-History:There was a Neolithic civilisation in the Clare area — the name of the peoples is unknown, but the Prehistoric peoples left evidence behind in the form of ancient dolmen; single-chamber megalithic tombs, usually consisting of three or more upright stones...
. He progressed to playing the bass guitar
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
in bands such as Keepsake and The Shackletons. He further developed his fiddling skills by the use of loop pedal
Tape loop
In music, tape loops are loops of prerecorded magnetic tape used to create repetitive, rhythmic musical patterns or dense layers of sound. Contemporary composers such as Steve Reich and Karlheinz Stockhausen used tape loops to create phase patterns and rhythms...
s and sound
Sound effect
For the album by The Jam, see Sound Affects.Sound effects or audio effects are artificially created or enhanced sounds, or sound processes used to emphasize artistic or other content of films, television shows, live performance, animation, video games, music, or other media...
s.
The All Ireland Talent Show
Ó Drónaí auditioned for the first series of The All Ireland Talent Show in 2009. He was selected to represent the West and was mentored by namesake Dáithí Ó SéDáithí Ó Sé
Dáithí Ó Sé is a television presenter with TG4 in Ireland, where he presents the weather forecast and does continuity announcements. He has also presented various programmes on TG4, including travel programme Dáithí ar Route 66, about the U.S...
. Since appearing he received attention from several female fans. He performed fourth on week six during the first live show. He donned a red t-shirt over a checked shirt, belt, jeans and multicolour trainers and combined a Korg
Korg
is a Japanese multinational corporation that manufactures electronic musical instruments, audio processors and guitar pedals, recording equipment, and electronic tuners...
synthesiser with a bow
Bow (music)
In music, a bow is moved across some part of a musical instrument, causing vibration which the instrument emits as sound. The vast majority of bows are used with string instruments, although some bows are used with musical saws and other bowed idiophones....
, plectrum
Plectrum
A plectrum is a small flat tool used to pluck or strum a stringed instrument. For hand-held instruments such as guitars and mandolins, the plectrum is often called a pick, and is a separate tool held in the player's hand...
and loop pedal
Tape loop
In music, tape loops are loops of prerecorded magnetic tape used to create repetitive, rhythmic musical patterns or dense layers of sound. Contemporary composers such as Steve Reich and Karlheinz Stockhausen used tape loops to create phase patterns and rhythms...
s. Judges Dana Rosemary Scallon
Dana Rosemary Scallon
Dana Rosemary Scallon , known in her singing career simply as Dana, is an Irish singer and former Member of the European Parliament ....
and Shane Lynch
Shane Lynch
Shane Lynch is an Irish singer-songwriter, actor and professional drift driver, best known for his distinctive body art, outlandish sense of style, and as a member of Boyzone...
wondered if viewers would understand the performance. However, Ó Drónaí easily qualified for the final when he came top of a public vote.
Ó Drónaí was the third of six acts to perform in the final which took place on the weekend of Saint Patrick's Day
Saint Patrick's Day
Saint Patrick's Day is a religious holiday celebrated internationally on 17 March. It commemorates Saint Patrick , the most commonly recognised of the patron saints of :Ireland, and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland. It is observed by the Catholic Church, the Anglican Communion , the Eastern...
. He had damaged his violin during rehearsals but was able to mend it in time to perform in the final. He had been one of the favourites to win. However, he was the first to leave the show.
Post The All Ireland Talent Show
Ó Drónaí appeared on SeoigeSeoige
Seoige was an Irish television chat show. The show, hosted by sisters Gráinne and Sile Seoige, was broadcast live on weekdays at 16:30 on RTÉ One, with a hiatus in the summer months. Episodes were repeated at 08:20 the following weekday morning on the same channel.The programme was originally...
, Ice
Ice (TV series)
Ice was an Irish weekday television programme for young persons broadcast on RTÉ Two. Presenters are Brian Ormond, Sinéad Kennedy and Rob Ross. This was one of only two shows Ormond has presented....
and Access All Areas
Access All Areas
Access All Areas is a compilation of live tracks recorded by The Stranglers during their 1995 UK tour. It is also the name of a hacking community that met in London UK on an annual basis....
after The All Ireland Talent Show. He supported Kíla
Kíla
Kíla are an Irish folk music/World music group, originally formed in 1987 in the Irish Language secondary school, Coláiste Eoin in Co. Dublin. Kila's blend of Irish traditional music and World Music with a modern rock sensibility is generally credited with breathing new life into contemporary Irish...
at Vicar Street
Vicar Street
Vicar Street is a concert and events venue in Ireland, located on Thomas Street, Dublin 8. Its capacity allows for 1,000 people for seated performances, and 1,500 people for standing gigs...
. Other performances have included a headlining slot at Cork's Pavilion Theatre and a performance at the Róisín Dubh
Róisín Dubh (music venue)
The Róisín Dubh is an established live music venue in Galway, Ireland. It has hosted events such as the IMRO Showcase Tour and the 2fm 2moro 2our. The name translates from the Irish language as the "black rose"...
in Galway. There were also appearances at Electric Picnic 2009
Electric Picnic 2009
Electric Picnic 2009 was the sixth edition of the Electric Picnic festival to take place. The three-day event took place on the weekend of Friday September 4, Saturday September 5 and Sunday September 6 at Stradbally Hall in Stradbally, County Laois, Ireland...
and the Punchestown Racing Festival. In 2010, he was announced as part of the line-up for Castlepalooza
Castlepalooza
Castle Palooza is an annual Irish independent music festival, held at Charleville Castle in Tullamore, County Offaly over the August Bank Holiday weekend.The festival is one of the "Little Two" music festivals in Ireland, the other being Indiependence which is usually...
. In August 2010 Daithi appeared in the audition phases of Sky 1's Must Be The Music, gaining 3 yes votes from the judges. He later was chosen as one of the 15 Semi-Finalists, his tracks will be available to download on Sky Music.
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions | Album | |
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| UK UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
UK IND UK Indie Chart The UK Independent Chart or Indie Chart is a chart of the best-selling independent record releases in the UK.- History :In the wake of punk, small record labels began to spring up, as an outlet for artists that were unwilling to sign contracts with major record companies, or were not considered... |
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| 2010 | "Carraroe" | 67 | 6 | . |
| 2010 | "Ci" | 131 | 20 | |
External links
- Photo of performance at the 2nd Clare Burren Marathon Challenge — The Clare People