Ged Foley – short bio

Ged Foley is well known in Celtic circles as one of Irish music's most gifted guitarists. He was a member of Scotland's Battlefield Band, a founder of England's House Band, and is a key part in Irish supergroup Patrick Street. A talented singer, instrumentalist, arranger and producer, Ged provides a strong and creative approach to rhythm guitar, and lifts those he accompanies. Born and raised in North East England, Ged now makes his home in Ireland. Recent recordings include Patrick Street's On the Fly and Celtic Fiddle Festival's Équinoxe, both on the Loftus Music Label.
  

Fiddle

A lovely touch on the fiddle and especially on the slow airs

Cormac MacConnell The Clare People

 

 

Guitar

Foley's nimbly picked guitar solo melds traditional and baroque qualities to the advantage of each.

Earle Hitchener The Irish Echo

 

Ged Foley plays guitar, and how! Chicago Sun Times

Foley’s guitar playing is nothing short of extraordinary Tulsa World

 

Voice

Ged Foley's lovely interpretation of the Galway Shawl ... rises to a level of brilliance

Dirty Linen

 

Strong unaffected singer...impressive 

The Washington Post

 

Foley’s vocal gets it just right 

Folk Roots

 

 

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