Colleen Raney is recognized as one of the finest singers in the Northwest Irish music scene. With stunning talent and a bold vision of traditional music in a new century, she is a rising star in the world of Celtic music.
Colleen grew up around traditional Irish culture, singing and dancing with both her family and the respected ensemble Magical Strings. Now based in Portland, Oregon, she fronts a powerhouse ensemble of Northwest Irish musicians including Hanz Araki, a masterful Irish flute and whistle player, mandolin whiz Zak Borden and guitarist Casey Neill. Colleen Raney brings a voice to reach to the back of the pub, a band to bring you to your feet, and a love for the poetry of Irish song.
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