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John McBride Bodhran/Vocals |
As the bodhrán player for Roger Drawdy and the Firestarters, John has developed a distinctive use of tones and beats to help light the fire for the Firestarters. Within 15 months of taking his first lesson, John qualified in the Midwest Fleadh to compete in the All Ireland competition. Two additional Fleadh metals later, he also taught at the Riley School of Irish Music and later performed with Erich Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops for a Celtic Spectacular at Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati. Beginning in January 2005, John joined Roger Drawdy and the Firestarters, the powerhouse original Irish/Folk Rock band based out of Cincinnati. “Roger’s music brings out the very best in me. It is my favorite music and it is always delivered with passion.” |