PAT McMANUS, SCHIJNDEL 2011

Fluid guitar virtuosity from Northern Ireland guitarist Pat McManus and his band, when they played a new instrumental piece at Cafe D'n Bes, Schijndel, The Netherlands, March 23rd, 2011

Featuring:
Pat McMANUS - Lead vocals, guitar and violin
Gordon Sheridan - Bass and backing vocals
Paul Faloon - Drums

Websites:
http://www.patmcmanus.co.uk/
http://www.patmcmanus.co.uk/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mama's_Boys

Extract from the Pat McManus website:
Patrick Frances McManus was one of 6 children born into an incredibly talented musical family in Derrylin, Co.Fermangh, N.Ireland. Pat's father, John, and his mother Valerie were highly accomplished Traditional Irish music players, so it wasn't long before Pat and his two brothers, John and Tommy, were picking up all the instruments lying around the house and learning to play. By the age of 7, Pat had already performed on live T.V. and by 14 he was All-Ireland Fiddle Champion. Aged 20, Pat somehow stumbled across a band called Horslips. As Horslips were a Celtic rock band, the 3 brothers could relate to their music and quickly became big fans and later attended so many gigs that they formed a friendship with the guys in the band. The brothers soon swapped their Fiddles, Uilleann Pipes and Bodhrans for electric instruments and formed their first band called - Pulse, with Pat on Guitar, John on Bass & Vocals and Tommy (who was only 12 at the time) on drums. During an interview with Radio Luxembourg , Dj -- Tony Prince, who remarked how young they all were, jokingly called them Mamas Boys - the boys changed their name. It was just meant to be an 'of the cuff' remark but the name stuck and soon the 3 brothers were officially known as Mamas Boys.

2007: The band evolved into the 'Pat McManus Band' with Paul Faloon on drums and Gordon Sheridan on Bass and in late 2008 the band recorded a live DVD in France,which has been a sell-out since it's release.

In 2009 Pat, Paul and Gordon extensively toured throughout Europe, returning to the well established venues and many new ones. This included several festivals such as 'The Harley Davidson Festival' in ST.Tropez, 'Rock The Wolves' in Switzerland, 'The Guitar Festival' in Corsica, 'ST.Julian Guitar Festival' in Geneva and 'Raismes Fest' in France. At the 'Raismes Fest' a live DVD was filmed, which was released in March 2010. The band also collaborated with guests Andy Powell of Wishbone Ash' and Bernie Marsden formerly of 'Whitesnake' and 'Alaska'. Although continually touring the band recorded a second studio CD, which was launched in Paris and Dublin in September 2009. Titled '2pm' the CD showcases 14 new tracks written by Pat and all the reviews have been positive and complimentary.

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[semrete]

sounding as GREAT as he usually did and DOES. God Bless Ya PAT

[gusband1]

Brill..

[teezer123]

@anthonypepitoneVideo he is also a epic violin player

[MrBostella]

awesome

[anthonypepitoneVideo]

Probably a few Uilleann pipers in the family too.

[anthonypepitoneVideo]

I bet this guy's first instrument was the penny whistle. Great playing - unique style.

[gusthebroken2]

Awesome gig ..!.........just the best , as all your vidos are --pro man ...you get to see the best !...thanx for posting ! : gus