Solás (Irish for “light”) showcases Seamus Egan’s skills on a variety of instruments. He plays flute, tin whistle, mandolin, and tenor banjo. (He is an All-Ireland champion on each.) He also demonstrates his virtuosity with the low whistle, nylon-string guitar, bodhrán, and uilleann pipes. The leader and founder, he was born in Philadelphia and raised for a time in Co. Mayo, Ireland . In addition to producing all of the band’s albums, Seamus has recorded three solo albums and scored the film "The Brothers McMullen." His song “I Will Remember You” became a hit for singer Sarah McLachlan. He also performed on the soundtrack for the movie "Dead Man Walking," and wrote the score for the Irish stage show "Dancing on Dangerous Ground."

From: http://www.lowellfolkfestival.org/performers.htm

WEB SITE: http://www.solasmusic.com