Carrying the legacy of the Clancy family name into the 21st century, Donal Clancy has established himself at the forefront of a new generation of traditional Irish musicians. He first rose to fame as a founding member of the Irish supergroup Dan煤, and later cemented his reputation as one of the genre鈥檚 leading guitarists as a member of Solas and The Eileen Ivers Band. On Close to Home, Donal’s gorgeous acoustic guitar is showcased in an intimate setting on a collection of traditional jigs, airs, and reels.
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“His guitar was bold and easy, rhythmically anchoring and emotionallly resonant. His solo of an old Breton air was somehow both elegant and robust.” – Boston Globe
“The hottest new guitarist in the Celtic realm.” – Scott Alarik
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