Fionn O Lochlainn (solo): Voice, Guitars, Mandola & Piano
Fionn O Lochlainn (band - past and present): Alan Grubner (violin), Brittany Haas (fiddle), Cindy Blackman (drums), Dana Lyn (fiddle), Donie Ryan (banjo), Ivan Goff (uilleann pipes), Natalie Haas (cello), Orlando Le Flemming (bass), Mazz Swift (violin / voice), Pat Mangan (fiddle), Isaac Alderson (human beat box / flute), Caitlin Warbelow (violin / viola / shruti), Darren Maloney (banjo), George Mitchell (bass), Rubin Kodheli (cello), The Stop Shopping Choir (voices)
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Influences
Family, friends, respect, laughter, community .
As for music well the list is long and ever expanding, but here goes;
My Father Ruan O Lochlainn, Dónal Lunny, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, Frank Zappa, Bob Marley, Planxty, Jeff Beck, Led Zeppelin, The Bothy Band, Traditional Irish Music, Robert Johnson, Bukka White, J.J. Cale, Stones, Stephen Stills, Beatles, Chuck Berry, Django Reinhardt, Billie Holiday, Woody Guthrie, James Brown, Stevie Wonder, Anoushka Shankar...well I'll add to this list.
Here are a few quotes that influence my perspective.
“All religions, arts and sciences are branches of the same tree. All these aspirations are directed toward ennobling man's life, lifting it from the sphere of mere physical existence and leading the individual towards freedom.” (Albert Einstein)
“Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Ye shall know them by their fruits.”(Biblical Script)
"Don't hate nothing at all except hatred"(Bob Dylan)
“to crooked eyes truth may wear a wry face.”(J.R.R. Tolkien)
Sounds Like
'Not only does he demonstrate a knack for observant songwriting, but he's an impressive guitarist and musters a vocal range that stretches from dry witticisms to power-crooning worthy of Jeff Buckley."
~ Time Out NYC
"Lovely, lyrical, spiritual, a joy to listen to"
~ Howard Zinn
“When Fionn played "Waterside" live in the studio for our radio show, he left everyone in the room breathless. His voice
is incredibly pure and always soulful. An amazing performer, songwriter, and recording artist.”
~ Mark Sutton, NPR Producer
"magic writing, magic playing, magic album"
~ Billy Bragg
"The up-and-coming Irish singer-songwriter Fionn Ó Lochlainn plays a hard-rocking guitar..."
Fionn O Lochlainn is a songwriter, recording artist and instrumentalist. Born and raised in London England. Now living, creating and performing music in the United States of America.
Hi Fionn! I've been bumpn' your album in my truck...it's superb man. So different. Respect. Session Sat.? We'll jam again soon I'm sure. Cheers! oh, if around, Giraffes are playing Bowery ballroom tonite at 9...one of the best rock shows in nyc goin on right now. Peace for now, Calum
Hi Fionn! I think I last saw you when I was about 10! Haven't we all grown? Kudos on your music, looking good! Shoozaway is one of my favourite songs :-)
It was such a pleasure seeing you and Alan perform at Rockwood's the other evening. Enjoying the CD immensely. Hope to catch the upcoming show @ Joe's. Remain inspired.
