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Kathleen Donohoe, originally from Cavan, in the Republic of Ireland, is Atlanta's only authentic Irish music performer. She moved to Georgia in 1984, and carried with her a passion to share traditional Irish music with American audiences. Having grown up in a large renowned musical family, she has been entertaining since a very young age. Kathleen has sung as a U.S. finalist in World/All-Ireland traditional Irish singing competitions. Her repertoire includes traditional ballads, lively 'pub' songs, love songs, songs in the Irish language and songs that evoke a picturesque Ireland. She is self accompanied on guitar or drum, and performs solo, or with Celtic harper Debra Peterson, and other local musicians. Since moving to Georgia, Kathleen has been featured at the High Museum of Atlanta, The Margaret Mitchell house, Fado Irish pub (in Buckhead, where she performs most Monday evenings), and other venues in South Carolina, Chicago and New York. She is currently the coordinator of Irish Language events with Atlanta-based Irish Music Traditions, (www.ccesouth.com) which fosters the growth of Irish music and culture all over the world. Debra Peterson is a native of southern Illinois. She has a B.S. Music degree, and plays Celtic Harp (which towers over Kathleen on stage!), flute, tin whistle and vocal harmonies. She performs regularly at the Atlanta's Shakespeare Theatre and the Georgia Renaissance Festival. Debra has released her own CD, "Harp in Ivy", which includes some of her own compositions, along with other Turlough O'Carolan tunes for Harp, and many classic Celtic melodies. Debra is truly credited for having built her own harp from a kit. She is a 'power-tool happy' lady! Check out the artist's website: http://www.irishkathleen.com Track List: 1. Red Is the Rose 2. The Lark in the Morning 3. When I Grow Up 4. The Orchard 5. Oro, Se Do Bheatha Bhaile 6. Jimmy, Mo Mhile Stor 7. Nell Flaherty's Drake 8. The Snowy Breasted Pearl 9. Among the Heather 10. Paddy's Green Shamrock Shore 11. Road to Lisdoonvarna/trip to Sligo 12. Names of Tunes 13. The Star of the County Down Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
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