Derek Warfield & the Young Wolfe Tones

Ireland

A special group of Irish men and women have been responsible for preservation of the tradition of Irish ballad singing over the past 50 years. Derek Warfield is a distinguished name among them. Derek Warfield and They Young Wolfe Tones are bringing that musical tradition forward with a reverence for Ireland’s past and the energy and optimism of a new generation of Irish musicians.
Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones are thrilled to be celebrating 10 years On the One Road and are delighted to be celebrating it in style with the release of a new CD “Boys & Girls” planned for April release, and performances all over America including some great Irish American Festivals & Venues.
“We’re presenting an old tradition in a new package – and I’ve the same passion for it now as I had when it all started 50 years ago!” After spending nearly 40 years as founder, leader and front man of the legendary Wolfe Tones (named after the 18th century Irish Revolutionary Theobald Wolfe Tone), Derek Warfield is revered as a singer, songwriter, historian and entertainer in all parts of the world where Irish roots have been put down.

Damaris Woods-Banjo — Damaris Woods from Co. Meath and is recognized as one of the foremost banjo players in Irish music. She has made a major contribution in popularizing the banjo within Irish traditional music.

Andreas Durkin–Keyboard/Vocals — Andreas Durkin is a native of Co. Cavan, Ireland. He has been playing keyboard and singing since the age of 21 as a solo artist, as a duo alongside his mother (renowned Irish Country Singer), Kathy Durkin.

Eddie Kane–Vocals/Guitar — Eddie Kane is an accomplished singer and musician from Allenwood in Co. Kildare. Eddie inherited his musical talents from his parents as his mother played in a traditional Irish music band with all her siblings, when she was a young age and his father is known to sing an odd song or two.

Paddy McGrandles–Flute/Vocals — Paddy McGrandles hails from North Belfast and is no stranger to the Irish Traditional Music Scene. Paddy pursued music studies at the Magee Campus of Ulster University. His career took off as he performed with various Irish dance shows, notably “Women of Ireland,” where he toured the US, including a memorable St. Patrick’s Day performance in Chicago and shows throughout Texas, Arkansas, and Florida.