Brendan Nolan

Brendan Nolan is a true Dubliner. He grew up in Ireland at a time when there was a resurgence of interest in Irish music and when the singer-songwriter boom had taken off in North America. Both of these genres would ultimately influence his own music.

After starting out in the vibrant Dublin Ballad scene, he moved to Canada in 1979. He made his mark in Montreal where he was the "House Performer" for a 14 year run at the It was voted most popular pub in the city by the While in Canada he headlined concerts at acoustic venues and performed at festivals that included the holds a special place in his heart as demonstrated through some of his songs.Old Dublin Pub. . Winnipeg, London Home County, Miramichi, and Lunenburg Folk Harbour Fest. Quebec Montreal Mirror

Brendan's song-writing skills denote a deep sensitivity. He has a gift for story telling. One of his songs, "North of the Rio Grande" was published in a school textbook in Norway. Another, "Far from their Home", is in the National Archives of Ireland and Ntl. Library of Canada. It tells a harrowing story about Grosse Isle, an island burial ground in the St. Lawrence River near Quebec City for victims of the Irish Famine. The song was published in magazine.Sing Out!

Brendan is based in St. Pete Beach, Florida where he has lived since 1993. He has been featured several times on . He has played at many festivals in Florida, among them, the andHe has been a headliner on three occasions at the and also played the and among others.WMNF "Live" in TampaSertoma Ranch Celtic Festival, Florida Folk Festival, Gamble Rogers Fest, Wings and Strings. North Texas Irish Festival Milwaukee Irish Festival, Jackson Mississippi Celtic Fest, Savannah, Kansas City,

Brendan has eight albums to his credit. The latest recording recorded at the Palladium in St. Petersburg Florida in April 2013, is a double CD. It also features the excellent on fiddle and whistles. The songs range from the dramatic to the comical. His sense of humor comes through in his composition a song about a boyhood visit to the dentistBrendan also performs some songs in Gaelic.Colin Farrell 'The Butcher of Killarney Street', . "Live at the Side Door",

One of his studio albums, was very well received by audiences and critics alike. The CD was mostly a showcase of original work. Stand-out songs include the title track and, a story about the last milk-cart in Dublin city. is mainly a concept album on Emigration. Other recordings include , , and.'Where Do I Go From Here' 'Old Ned'""Southern Sunset" " Last Night""Where Do I Go From Here""Across The Great Divide."Song Brook", "Familiar Brew""Tempus Fugitive"

Brendan's interest in history as well as his musical talent makes him a perfect host for to his Native Ireland.Tours