Paddy O'Brien (b 1945)

Irish accordion player, playing mainly traditional Irish tunes.

(Born in County Offaly, Ireland. Moved to Minneapolis in 1983. He has also recorded with Chulrua and the Doon Ceili Band)
(Not to be confused with the sentimental Irish singer (1922 - 1991) of the same name)
(James Kelly has recorded solo)


Album - Paddy O'Brien solo.

Title.year.Label.No.
The Paddy O'Brien Tune Collection (10 CDs) (*)1995 ? ?

(* 500 double jigs and reels)

Album - Paddy O'Brien, Daithi Sproule and Erin Hart.

Title.year.Label.No.
Stranger At the Gate1988 Green Linnet GLCD1091

Album - Paddy O'Brien, Jamie Gans and Daithi Sproule.

Title.year.Label.No.
Snug in the Blanket2004 Black Tea Tunes BTT012

Album - James Kelly, Paddy O'Brien and Daithi Sproule.

Title.year.Label.No.
Traditional Music of Ireland (2 LPs) 1982Shanachie 34014
[Reissue] (CD) 1995Shanachie SHCD 34014

Best albums(*).

Title.year.
Stranger At The Gate 1988

(*)Based on critical opinion.


Last updated on 21/10/2010