In the remote parish of Teampall an Ghleanntáin, Tomaseen’s birthplace, there was a tradition that
stretched back over the generations - - and continued
through Tomaseen’s youth - - of the local families leaving
their homes and fields in the long evenings of spring,
summer and fall, to meet their neighbors at the
crossroads. There, the storytellers presided, and their
neighbors filled the Celtic twilight with the joy of their
dances as the night rang out with the fiery music of the fiddles, flutes, whistles, bodhrans and uilleann pipes.
On stage, Tomáseen Foley's Irish Times recreates
the warmth and intimacy of just such a night. Featuring
William Coulter, Grammy-award winning guitarist
(www.williamcoulter.com ), with Kathleen Keane on fiddle, tin whistle, vocals and Irish dance. (The Chicago Tribune nominates her as “one of the world’s finest
Irish fiddlers”) (www.kathleenkeane.com) and World Champion-level Irish dancer Brian Bigley on uilleann pipes, whistle, low whistle, and flute.
For booking information, contact: MCM Artists Thomas P. Gallant, Managing Director Phone: 845.691.4960 Email: tpgallant@mcmartistsworldwide.com
““In the tradition of the great Irish
storytellers . .. Tomaseen Foley is a master
of the Irish narrative and a keeper of the
flame for a priceless piece of Irish culture.” TOM HORAN, REGO IRISH RECORDS
“A rousing success. . . . a magnificent
performance.” WEST VALLEY FINE ARTS COUNCIL,
LITCHFIELD PARK, AZ.
“What a terrific program! The audience was
completely charmed and captivated . . .
wonderful storytelling - - the best I have
ever heard.” THE SOCIETY OF THE FOUR ARTS, PALM BEACH, FL.
"Of all the storytellers I have heard, he is
the best . . . rural Ireland comes alive in
Tomáseen’s stories.” CAITLIN QUINN, PH.D., QUEENS UNIVERSITY,
BELFAST, IRELAND
"The show was excellent. We had a sold
out crowd that really responded to the storytelling,music and dance. Tomáseen Foley can really bring his stories to life
for the audience!" NORTH FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, MADISON, FL
"Foley had people rapt and delighted . . .
he has an engaging manner, a lightness
of wit and a silver-tongued way of
unwinding a tale." GREEN BAY PRESS-GAZETTE, GREEN BAY WI
