Join me as I chat with Ned Kelly ; accordion legend and Gradam Ceoil winner in 2020. Ned is known as a wonderful player, writes some great tunes, is an excellent teacher and could talk for Ireland !
I first met Ned almost 30 years ago and he has been one of the most significant characters in my musical journey. I jokingly call him my 'neighbour in law', (my wife is from the same
parish !) and we have had many the musical adventure together.
He currently leads the In Tune for Life Orchestra, a youth traditional music orchestra......though both he and I raise their average age quite considerably ...based in Ballycommon, just outside Nenagh.
We chat about the early musical memories that shaped him, what motivates him and how he uses his music to both inspire others and to make a significant contribution to his community.
Here are some YouTube links:
Gradam Ceoil performance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdIKYXX53H8
Geantrai ( with Michael Harrisson and Michael King )
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxUjoVN6HzQ