Neil byrne celtic thunder bio
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Celtic Thunder
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Music has been a huge part of Neil's life since he was very young. A native of Bray, County Wicklow - Ireland, Neil's father was a busy musician and it was at the age of 6 that he watched his father's three-piece grupp play at a wedding. "The sound just completely blew me away," he recalls. "I didn't really understand what I was listening to but inom just understood it was absolutely wonderful."
What followed were lots of gigs the length and breath of Ireland and beyond with many bands including Chase (with his brother Paul!), Oden, Hipple Street and Phil Coulter's grupp. It was this connection that lead to Neil becoming part of Celtic Thunder.
In October 2010 Neil released the 4 track EP Sensitive Souls. Gaining a positiv response from media and music fans alike along with sales in more than 20 countries around the world, it was clear a full skiva would soon follow. In October 2011 Neil released his debut album entitled Pale Blue Jak • Neil Byrne’s passion for music ignited at a young age, when he discovered the magic of rhythm by using suitcases as makeshift drums. However, it was a pivotal moment at the age of six that sealed his destiny in the world of music. Witnessing his father’s three-piece band perform at a wedding left an indelible impression on him. Neil vividly recalls the experience, noting that while he may not have fully grasped the intricacies of the music, he instinctively recognized its profound beauty. Soon after, Neil embarked on his professional music journey by joining his father’s band. His musical horizons continued to expand as he delved into jazz, and he eventually ventured into forming a retro funk band called Hipple Street. Neil’s association with Celtic Thunder began when he was approached to record backing vocals for the first Celtic Thunder DVD in 2007. Over time, he transitioned from backing vocals to lead guitar and, in 2011, assumed one of th
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