Joe O'Donnell (born 4 September 1948, Limerick) is an Irish musician best known for his fiery and innovative playing in East of Eden,[5] Headstone, Mushroom, The Woods Band,[1][6] Decca's Granny's Intentions,[7] and his acclaimed 1977 violin led concept album, Gaodhal's Vision with Rory Gallagher[8][9]
Joe O'Donnell | |
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| Born | 4 September 1947 Limerick County Limerick, Ireland |
| Genres | Celtic, celtic rock, folk jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, bandleader, producer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, violin, mandolin |
| Years active | 1967–present |
| Labels | Polydor, Chrysalis, RCA, Harvest, Decca, Sony BMG, Silvery Records[1][2] |
| Website | joeodonnellsshkayla |
His work also included John Dentith [aka Theodor Thunder] from the Alan Price Band, David Lennox (The Equals, Ginger Baker, Blodwyn Pig) and Steve Bolton.
O'Donnell currently plays out his powerful five piece Celtic/rock band 'Joe O'Donnell's Shkayla' whose most recent studio album, 'Celtic Cargo' has collected rave reviews from top magazines like fRoots, FiddleOn and Rock'n'Reel.[10] Shkayla line up is: Joe O'Donnell electric violin, mandolin, vocals. Si Hayden – guitar, Vocals. Martin Barter – keyboards, Vocals. Adrian Litvinoff – bass andKaren Milne drums.
Discography
1973 Mushroom – Early One Morning, + 2singles[11]
1974 Riff Raff – Original Man[12]
1974 Headstone – Bad Habits[13]
1975 Headstone + 2singles[13]
1975 Gay & Terry Woods – Backwoods[13]
1975 East of Eden – Another Eden /EMI + 2singles[5]
1975 Henry McCullough – Mind Your Own Business + 1single
1976 Jade Warrior – Kites[1][14]
1977 Joe O'Donnell Band – Gaodhal's Vision /Polydor Records + 1single[15]
1983 Joe O'Donnell - Milesian /Entente (2) Germany
1983 Electric Ceilidh Band – Ceann Traigh Ghruineard /with nine-part TV series & TV appearances
1998 Joe O'Donnell's Shkayla – Shkayla /Folksound
2004 Joe O'Donnell – Gaodhol's Vision,[16] re-released with bonus tracks /Sony BMG/RCA[17]
2008 Joe O'Donnell's Shkayla – Celtic Cargo[10] /SidNorris + 1single[18]
2010 Joe O'Donnell – Noel Nouvelet[18] /SidNorris
2011 Rory Gallagher - Notes From San Francisco (recorded 1977) /Eagle
2013 Joe O'Donnell's Shkayla – Into The Becoming /Silvery[19]
2013 Joe O'Donnell – Gaodhol's Vision,[16] re-mastered re-release /Silvery Records[19]
2015 Joe O'Donnell – O'Neil's Lament /Silvery Records[19]