User:Paul de Grae

Dublin-born guitarist and occasional singer, living in Kerry for many years. Has recorded with Jackie Daly and Matt Cranitch, The Smoky Chimney, Eoin Duignan, Paudie O’Connor and others. In 1989 he published "Traditional Irish Guitar", the first such tutor, re-issued by Ossian in 1996. Contributor to both editions of "The Companion to Irish Traditional Music", edited by Fintan Vallely. Has a particular interest in the music of Sliabh Luachra, plays regularly at sessions, concerts and festivals throughout Ireland and teaches guitar workshops in Ireland and the USA. Engaged in an ongoing research project on the music collector Francis O'Neill, and has written and lectured on the subject. A founder member of the North Kerry Traditional Music Archive.