Seamus McGuire
"My early music background probably explains my interest in both traditional and classical music. I grew up in a strongly musical family
in Sligo, an area in the Northwest of Ireland well known for its association with both musical genres. My childhood memories include playing the classical violin every Easter
at the Sligo Feis Ceoil and learning traditional fiddle tunes from recordings of legendary Sligo fiddlers Michael Coleman and James Morrison.
Musical boundaries were not considered all that important - good music was valued whether traditional or not."
Seamus McGuire,
from the liner notes of "The Wishing Tree" 1995
Whether it's teaching fiddle at Boton College's renowned "Gaelic Roots" event, joining his brother Manus McGuire on his award-winning CD, "Saffron and Blue"; or playing in the West Ocean String Quartet, it's clear that wherever Dr. Seamus McGuire is found, good music will be heard!
Here's an incomplete list of things to check out:
Watch a RealVideo Clip of Seamus McGuire on the BBC. (2004)
Read a recent review of the West Ocean String Quartet's debut CD from the Irish Echo (2004)
Listen to Seamus and Manus together from the Green Linnet website (2000)
Listen to tracks from Seamus McGuire's album, "The Wishing Tree" (1995)
Seamus McGuire and John Lee: The Missing Reel (1990)
Three records with Buttons and Bows (1980's)
