Joe O'Donnell (musician)

Joe O'Donnell
Born (1947-09-04) 4 September 1947 (age 77)
Limerick County Limerick, Ireland
GenresCeltic, celtic rock, folk jazz
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, bandleader, producer
Instrument(s)Vocals, violin, mandolin
Years active1967–present
LabelsPolydor, Chrysalis, RCA, Harvest, Decca, Sony BMG, Silvery Records[1][2]
Websitejoeodonnellsshkayla.com

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.

  1. ^ a b c "Irish Rock Discography: Joe O'Donnell". Retrieved 31 October 2014.
  2. ^ "Into the Becoming | Joe O'Donnell". Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 29 December 2015.
  3. ^ "All Music". All Music. All Music. Retrieved 15 February 2016.
  4. ^ "Discogs". Discogs. Discogs. Retrieved 15 February 2016.
  5. ^ East of Eden
  6. ^ "An Irish Night with Donal Maguire, Joe O'Donnell, Sean & James Cannon". 15 November 2003. Archived from the original on 2 September 2011.
  7. ^ "Irish Rock Discography: Granny's Intentions". Archived from the original on 4 October 2014. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
  8. ^ "Rory Gallagher Home Page". Archived from the original on 20 January 2009. Retrieved 17 December 2009.
  9. ^ Amazon.com: Gaodhal's Vision: Joe O'Donnell Bands: Music
  10. ^ PCWillow