 Playing together since 1992,Rattle the Boards have been praised as one of the best traditional acts in Irelands music scene. Pat,John and Benny were all members of the Knocknagow Ceili Band who were based in Clonmel,Co.Tipperary and spend many years playing for dancers throughout Ireland.Benny is also leader of the International supergroup"Danu"and has toured all over the world. In 1999 Rattle the boards released their debut album to much acclaim. With many performances in Ireland and Europe over the past years Rattle the boards have grown into an act very much sought after.In 2002 Rattle the Boards provided the musical inspiration for a major Irish theatre show called Teac A Bloc by famous visual artist Des Dillon.Rattle the boards arranged and performed with Teac A Bloc to sold-out venues throughout Ireland and also performed two sketches from the show on Irelands premier tv show"The Late Late Show"This is only one of many TV appearances by Rattle The Boards todate.In March 2008 Rattle the boards released their long awaited second album "The Parish Platform"nearly a decade after the debut release.Their scense of fun and lift in the music of Rattle the boards makes them unique among their contempories.As their name suggests this is a group that will have its audience on their feet and rattling the floorboards.
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BENNY MCCARTHY (BUTTON BOX & MELODEON) Playing since he was 13 years, Benny is one of Irelands best young exponents on accordion. He founded the band Danu in 1995. His playing is described as powerful and soulful. He comes from Co.Waterford in the sunny south east of Ireland.
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| PAT RYAN (FIDDLE,MANDOLIN & BANJO) Pat comes from a great musical family and has played since he was very young. He first learnt music from his father Jack Ryan Snr who was a notable fiddler with the Knockgow ceili band. His first instrument was the Harmonica and now he is accomplished on many instruments. Pat comes from Clonmel in Co.Tipperary.
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JOHN NUGENT (GUITAR) John has played guitar since his youth. Like alot of Guitarist’s he has a strong background in rock and popular music. His love for Irish music began when he met Pat Ryan. John has mastered the art of tastful accompanyment . John comes from Newcastle in Co.Tipperary
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| JOHN T EGAN (VOCALS) John T. comes from a musical family and has sang since he was very young. He has many influneces including the Irish greats such as Luke Kelly, Liam Clancy & Christy Moore. John T. is also a keen gaelic sportsman which all adds to his great love of all traditions of Ireland. He also comes from Newcastle in Co.Tipperary.
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