Aidan Coffey

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Aidan Coffey
BornCounty Waterford, Ireland
GenresIrish traditional
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Accordion
Years active1988–present

Aidan Coffey is an Irish traditional accordionist from County Waterford (Ireland).[1] He recorded with Irish traditional fiddle players Seamus Creagh and Frankie Gavin and with accompanists Mick Daly, Seán Ó Loingsigh, Alec Finn and Arty McGlynn and he was a member of the traditional band De Dannan from 1988 to 1995.[1]

Discography[edit]

Albums
  • The Corner House Set" [2]
  • Dublin to Donegal[3]
  • Island to Island with Seamus Creagh[4]
  • How the West was Won (De Dannan)[5]
  • Seamus Creagh and Aidan Coffey[6]
  • The Irish Drum (Colm Murphy)[7]
  • Ireland Treasures of Irish Music (Various)[8]
  • Irlande with Frankie Gavin and Arty McGlynn[9]
  • Half Set in Harlem with De Dannan[10]
  • Jacket of Batteries with De Dannan[11]
  • Folkworld[12]
  • The Session[13]
Contributing artist

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b The Rough Guide to Irish Music, Rough Guides ISBN 1-85828-642-5
  2. ^ 2016. Riverboat Records / World Music Network TUGCD1094
  3. ^ 2005 The Rough Guide to Irish Music, Dublin to Donegal (Various)
  4. ^ 2003 Island to Island with Seamus Creagh
  5. ^ 2001 How the west was won (De Dannan)
  6. ^ 1999 Seamus Creagh and Aidan Coffey
  7. ^ 1996 The Irish Drum (Colm Murphy)
  8. ^ 1993 Ireland treasures of Irish Music (Various)
  9. ^ 1994 Irlande with Frankie Gavin and Arty McGlynn
  10. ^ 1991 Half Set in Harlem with De Dannan
  11. ^ 1988 Jacket of Batteries with De Dannan
  12. ^ "FolkWorld Article: Seamus Creagh and Aidan Coffey". Folkworld.eu. Retrieved 16 September 2013.
  13. ^ "Irlande by Frankie Gavin, Arty Mc Glynn And Aidan Coffey on The Session". Thesession.org. Retrieved 16 September 2013.