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Eileen Ivers Band (Brian Mulligan)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

By Paddy McCarthy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I hope you have your tickets for the Saint Patrick\u2019s Day Foundation\u2019s Annual Gala Honoring Kevin J. Conway that is happening on Wednesday March 15th at The Sheraton Hotel on 7th Avenue which features a special musical performance by none other than Eileen Ivers Band.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This entertainer is one of the greatest fiddlers that I ever got to meet. So, I am giving a nice introduction to Eileen and her band so make sure to get your tickets for this great evening and a very worthy cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grammy awarded, Emmy nominated, London Symphony Orchestra, Boston Pops, guest starred with over 50 orchestras, original Musical Star of Riverdance, Nine Time All-Ireland Fiddle Champion, Sting, Hall and Oates, The Chieftains, ‘Fiddlers 3’ with Nadja Salerno-Sonnenberg and Regina Carter, Patti Smith, Al Di Meola, Steve Gadd, founding member of Cherish the Ladies, movie soundtracks including \u201cGangs of New York\u201d, performed for Presidents and Royalty worldwide\u2026this is a short list of accomplishments, headliners, tours, and affiliations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fiddler Eileen Ivers has established herself as the pre-eminent exponent of the Irish fiddle in the world today.\u00a0
It is a rare and select grade of spectacular artists whose work is so boldly imaginative and clearly virtuosic that it alters the medium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has been said that the task of respectfully exploring the traditions and progression of the Celtic fiddle is quite literally on Eileen Ivers\u2019 shoulders. The Washington Post states, \u201cShe suggests the future of the Celtic fiddle.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ivers\u2019 recording credits include over 80 contemporary and traditional albums and numerous movie scores. Eileen is hailed as one of the great innovators and pioneers in the Celtic and World music genres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The daughter of Irish immigrants, Eileen Ivers grew up in the culturally diverse neighborhood of the Bronx, New York.
Rooted in Irish traditional music since the age of eight, Eileen proceeded to win nine All-Ireland fiddle championships, a tenth on tenor banjo and over 30 championship medals, making her one of the most awarded persons ever to compete in these prestigious competitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being an Irish-American, the intrigue of learning more about the multicultural sounds of her childhood took hold.
After graduating magna cum laude in Mathematics from Iona College and while continuing her post-graduate work in Mathematics, Eileen fully immersed herself in the different genres of music which she experienced growing up in New York.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With \u201cuniversal roots\u201d, her energetic, joyous, passionate band, Eileen continues to connect music, cultures, stories, and emotions that tie us together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 2019, Iona College conferred upon Eileen Ivers the degree of Doctor of Arts, honoris causa for her \u201clifelong commitment to innovation, excellence and deep dedication to bringing people together through music.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eileen and her ensemble headline prestigious performing arts centers, guest star with numerous symphonies, perform at major festivals worldwide, and have appeared on national and international television.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The LA Times proclaims, \u201cIvers\u2019 presentation was music with the kind of life and spirit that come together when talented artists from different backgrounds find the linkages that connect all forms of music\u2026no wonder the audience loved every minute.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She’s been called a \u201csensation\u201d by Billboard magazine and \u201cthe Jimi Hendrix of the violin,\u201d by The New York Times. \u201cShe electrifies the crowd with a dazzling show of virtuoso playing,\u201d says The Irish Times.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ivers\u2019 recording credits include over 80 contemporary and traditional albums and numerous movie scores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eileen is hailed as one of the great innovators and pioneers in the Celtic and World music genres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With \u201cunIVERSal roots\u201d, her energetic, joyous, passionate band, Eileen continues to connect music, cultures, stories, and emotions that tie us together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now you can hear Eileen and her band at the St. Patrick\u2019s Day Foundation\u2019s Gala on March 15th, now don\u2019t say I didn\u2019t tell you to get your tickets now by emailing Gala@StPatricksDayFoundation.Org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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