Album Notes

“The band to see!” (Irish Voice), Ireland's young, multi-award winning David Munnelly Band, is fast becoming one of the most sought after groups in Irish music. Led by button accordion wizard David Munnelly, who toured with The Chieftains for four years, as well as with DeDanaan & other legendary groups, the band plays with an exuberant style not often duplicated - enlivened by their passion for the jazz-tinged Irish-American music of the 1920's & '30's. They are featured on PBS-TV, National Public Radio, and BBC World Television. They have twice been awarded “Concert of the Year", in 2006 & 2007, by both Live.Ireland.com & the Irish American News.

LIVE was recorded at the 2006 Walnut Valley Festival in Kansas, and typifies the high energy performances given by the David Munnelly Band. The CD is even more exciting for the addition of percussive footwork on several tracks, a stunning bodhran solo on the final track, and the all out enthusiasm of the audience.