Joe O'Donnell | |
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Born | Limerick County Limerick, Ireland | 4 September 1947
Genres | Celtic, celtic rock, folk jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, bandleader, producer |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, violin, mandolin |
Years active | 1967–present |
Labels | Polydor, Chrysalis, RCA, Harvest, Decca, Sony BMG, Silvery Records[1][2] |
Website | joeodonnellsshkayla |
Joe O'Donnell (born 4 September 1948, Limerick) is an Irish musician best known for his fiery and innovative playing in East of Eden,[5] Headstone, Mushroom, The Woods Band,[1][6] Decca's Granny's Intentions,[7] and his acclaimed 1977 violin led concept album, Gaodhal's Vision with Rory Gallagher[8][9]
His work also included John Dentith [aka Theodor Thunder] from the Alan Price Band, David Lennox (The Equals, Ginger Baker, Blodwyn Pig) and Steve Bolton.
O'Donnell currently plays out his powerful five piece Celtic/rock band 'Joe O'Donnell's Shkayla' whose most recent studio album, 'Celtic Cargo' has collected rave reviews from top magazines like fRoots, FiddleOn and Rock'n'Reel.[10] Shkayla line up is: Joe O'Donnell electric violin, mandolin, vocals. Si Hayden – guitar, Vocals. Martin Barter – keyboards, Vocals. Adrian Litvinoff – bass and Karen Milne drums.