| The Band
Chris Conway - musical director for this project and something
of a musical wizard on many instruments, many genres and has released
many CDs. He has played with Monkee Peter Tork, members of Jethro
Tull, Talvin Singh, Dr L Subramanium, and many others. Often dressed
in green, Adele's kids call him The Leprechaun.
Dan Britton - singer-songwriter with 2 solo CDs, and has
made 2CD and 1 DVD in a duo with Chris Conway. Dan is the engine
of the group and at concerts including the famous rousing Irish
songs he is the often lead singer. He also is an incredible bodhran
player which is where he is heard most on this album. Dan has
played with Jackie Leven, Cathy Lesurf amongst others.
Bridget McMahon - with her soaring voice and bodhran skills,
(she’s also no mean guitarist & fiddler), Bridget is
much in demand. Apart from Govannen, she plays in a duo with Adele,
and with singer Robbie Murphy in the band Saoirse, named after
her daughter.
Adele McMahon - Govannen's secret weapon is their amazing
fiddle player. At concerts, she can run off jig after reel, but
it is in the slow airs that her subtle touch is most amazing.
She also plays in the Saoirse band. The McMahon’s family
are from County Clare in Ireland and they both tour the UK and
Ireland as often as their young families allow.
Govannen are most happy to be joined by one of the most beautiful
voices on the planet – that of singer-songwriter Vikki Clayton,
known for her string of albums and her work with Fairport Convention.
Chris has played in her band for some years, playing Cropredy
Festival twice in front of 20,000 people. Vikki has a strong interest
in Arthurian legend and has written songs on the subject, so was
enthusiastic in her role as lady of the lake on this album.
Appearances:
If you are interested in contacting the band to discuss possible
live performances, please email them at:
christo@chrisconway.org |
