Chieftains News

Fiddler Seán Keane wins Musician Of The Year Award...

The Gradam Ceoil TG4 (National Traditional Music Awards) is Ireland's most prestigious award ceremony to honour the best in Irish traditional music and song. On Sunday, November 28, 2004, the Gradam Ceoil (Musician Of The Year) award was presented to The Chieftains' Sean Keane.

Derek Bell MBE October 17th, 2002...

It is with deep sadness that The Chieftains must announce the sudden death of fellow band member and much loved friend, Derek Bell, MBE. Following a recent concert in the US, Derek had remained behind for minor surgery and a number of routine health checks. He had just been given the all clear to return home, so his death has come to a great shock to all those close to him. Apart from his renown as a traditional musician and long standing member of The Chieftains, Derek was enormously respected in the world of classical music. His passing has left a silence that will never be filled and anyone who has had the honour of metting him will know that the world will just be a much less interesting place without him.

We will all miss him terribly

Ar dheis De go raibh a anam.

Paddy Moloney, Seán Keane, Kevin Conneff, Matt Molloy, Martin Fay, Michael Tubridy, Seán Potts

Paddy Moloney and The Chieftains awarded traditional music award in Ireland...

Paddy Moloney and The Chieftains have been awarded with one of the most prestigious traditional music awards in Ireland. On Dec. 17, 2000 in Dublin, The Chieftains were honoured with a lifetime achievement award from The Irish Music Magazine.

Flautist Matt Molloy of The Chieftains wins prestigious TG4 National Traditional Award...

Celebrated Flautist, Matt Molloy of The Chieftains has won the first ever prestigious TG4 National Traditional Musician Award, which was presented at the Town Hall Center in Galway. TG4, which is the equivalent of MTV in Ireland, named Matt their Traditional Musician Of The Year.

Mr. Molloy's career has included being the co-founder of the Bothy Band, part of the original Planxty, as well as being a long time member of the multi-Grammy award winning band, The Chieftains. "We've been awarded Grammys with The Chieftains but this is much more important to me...it means being recognized amongst your own." said Molloy.

Molloy was joined during the ceremony by noted musicians, who have worked with him in the past, including: Altan, Joe Burke, Frankie Gavin, Noel Hill, & Tony Linnane.

Chieftains harpist Derek Bell has been awarded an MBE...

The classically-trained former member of the Studio Symphony Orchestra has been recognised for his contribution to traditional music. Derek has been with the Irish traditional music group for more than a quarter of a century, becoming a full-time member of The Chieftains in 1973.





The Chieftains on Tour
All tour dates are believed to be correct, but be sure to confirm with the venue directly. If you know of any other concert dates or other information about what the Chieftains or members are doing please drop us a note; chieftains@shaw.ca
DateArtistLocationVenue
FEBRUARY 2012
February 17, 2012The ChieftainsSanta Barbara, CA, USAUCSB Granada Hall
February 18, 2012The ChieftainsAliso Viejo, CA, USASoka Performing Arts Center
February 19, 2012The ChieftainsTucson, AZ, USAUniversity Of Arizona Tucson - Centennial Hall
February 21, 2012The ChieftainsSan Francisco, CA, USASan Francisco Jazz Festival - Davies Symphony Hall
February 22, 2012The ChieftainsDavis, CA, USAUniversity Of California - Mondavi Center Jackson Hall
February 24, 2012The ChieftainsAthens, GA, USAUniversity Of Georgia Athens - Classic Center
February 25, 2012The ChieftainsBirmingham, AL, USAUniversity Of Birmingham - Alys Robinson Stevens PAC
February 27, 2012The ChieftainsEdmond, OK, USAArmstrong Auditorium PAC
February 28, 2012The ChieftainsFort Worth, TX, USAFort Worth Performing Arts - Bass Hall
February 29, 2012The ChieftainsSan Antonio, TX, USASan Antonio Arts - Lila Cockrell Theatre
MARCH 2012
March 2, 2012The ChieftainsChicago, IL, USAChicago Symphony Orchestra - Orchestra Hall
March 3, 2012The ChieftainsCedar Falls, IA, USAGallagher Bluedorn PAC
March 4, 2012The ChieftainsMinneapolis, MN, USAMinnesota Orchestra - Orchestra Hall
March 6, 2012The ChieftainsCarmel, IN, USACenter For Performing Arts - The Palladium
March 7, 2012The ChieftainsKansas City, MO, USAKauffmann Center For Performing Arts - Helzberg Hall
March 9, 2012The ChieftainsPhiladelphia, PA, USAKimmel Center - Verizon Hall
March 10, 2012The ChieftainsNewark, NJ, USANew Jersey PAC
March 11, 2012The ChieftainsVirginia Beach, VA, USAVirginia Arts Festival - Sandler PAC
March 14, 2012The ChieftainsBoston, MA, USASymphony Hall
March 16, 2012The ChieftainsWashington, DC, USAWashington Performing Arts - Kennedy Center
March 17, 2012The ChieftainsNew York, NY, USACarnegie Hall
MAY 2012
May 29, 2012The ChieftainsDublin, IRELANDGrand Canal Theatre
May 30, 2012The ChieftainsBelfast, NORTHERN IRELANDBelfast Waterfront Hall
JUNE 2012
June 1, 2012The ChieftainsBrighton, IRELANDBrighton Dome
June 2, 2012The ChieftainsBristol, ENGLANDColston Hall
June 3, 2012The ChieftainsCardiff, WALESSt. David's Hall
June 5, 2012The ChieftainsBirmingham, ENGLANDSymphony Hall
June 6, 2012The ChieftainsSheffield, ENGLANDCity Hall
June 8, 2012The ChieftainsLondon, ENGLANDRoyal Albert Hall
June 10, 2012The ChieftainsLiverpool, ENGLANDPhilharmonic Hall
June 12, 2012The ChieftainsYork, ENGLANDBarbican
June 13, 2012The ChieftainsManchester, ENGLANDThe Bridgewater Hall
June 15, 2012The ChieftainsNewcastle, ENGLANDCity Hall
June 16, 2012The ChieftainsGlasgow, SCOTLANDClyde Auditorium


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