UK Album Launch of ‘Gael’s Vision’ – Making Waves

Posted by on Oct 18, 2020 in news, recordings

UK Album Launch of ‘Gael’s Vision’ – Making Waves

The UK Album Launch of ‘Gael’s Vision’ is making waves! With the date still over a week away here are some things that have been going on so far …. Press We are a feature in ‘Focus’, the lifestyle magazine for Stratford-upon-Avon, October edition. Joe’s interview with Chris Egan for the Irish Post should be out this week. Reviews are due to appear in...

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Godiva Festival announces Joe O’Donnell’s Shkayla for Main Stage

Posted by on May 24, 2017 in Festivals, recordings

Godiva Festival announces Joe O’Donnell’s Shkayla for Main Stage

Hot news! Godiva Festival announces Joe O’Donnell’s Shkayla for main stage! Shkayla happily confirm their invitation to play the main stage at the Godiva Festival on Sunday 9th July (1.55 – 2.20pm). Joe O’Donnell says “After years of us knocking at the Council’s door, someone has finally opened it. I’m really pleased it’s this year, because in the...

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Gaodhal’s Vision – much work in progress!

Posted by on Feb 5, 2017 in Celtic music, Dance, gigs, recordings

Gaodhal’s Vision – much work in progress!

We are getting very excited about all the work in progress on ‘Gaodhal’s Vision – From Egypt to Éire’! It’s coming to The Belgrade Theatre B2, Coventry on March 31st and April 1st, before the release of a Special Edition of the remixed album (plus other goodies) around the end of April. The band is of course rehearsing every week, and our wonderful dancers Sabrina,...

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Joe O’Donnell’s Shkayla – 40 years after the Vision Band

Posted by on Apr 23, 2016 in Celtic music, recordings, video

Joe O’Donnell’s Shkayla – 40 years after the Vision Band

Almost 40 years ago Joe O’Donnell recorded his epic album ‘Gaodhal’s Vision’. The album draws on Celtic mythology and describes the Milesian exodus from Egypt through the Carpathian Mountains to Ireland. This parallels historical accounts describing the possible movement of early Celts from Asia Minor to Western Europe including Ireland. With Joe on ‘Gaodhal’s Vision’...

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