Declan Aungier plays for dancing – Irish Republicby Rob Howard |
Accordionist Declan Aungier plays for dancing this weekend, as follows: Friday December 8th - Royal Oak, Rathkieran, County Waterford Saturday December 9th - Ballingarry GAA Centre, North Tipperary Sunday December 10th, 3pm-6pm - Conna, County Cork Sunday December 10th, 9.30-12midnight - Ballyglass House Hotel, Tipperary Born in 1970, Declan Aungier began studying the piano accordion at the age of 9, became interested in Irish/Scottish traditional music at age 13, and became All-Ireland Under 18 Piano Accordion Champion in 1987. He switched to the 5-row Continental button accordion, and works exclusively as a solo entertainer, with many albums to his credit, providing music ranging from Country and Irish, some Irish traditional music, and music from the present day, including some jazz. Equally skilled on keyboards, piano and guitar, Declan is also church organist in his home village of Rathangen, County Kildare. For further information email: declan@declanaungier.com |