Ian Gallagher Entertainment

Ian Gallagher
Entertainment
Ian is a favored entertainer of many other celebrities,
having performed at parties hosted or attended by
Liam,Neeson ,Gabrial Byrne,Ellen Barkin,
Mary Higgins Clark,Frank McCourt,to name just a few
He it is not your typical Irish singer,
in fact he is a crooner,with a clear jazz sensibility
A very fine voice deeply imbued with his Irish roots.
Ian is not only a guitarist, singer , but an all-around entertainer
who uses that personal touch to put a smile on the faces of his audience.

Band Page

908 642 0056

iangallagher@ireland.com

Concert Artist's

Brian Hunter
Tenor
His solo career began with his 1995 Carnegie Recital Hall debut
in a sold-out salute to John McCormack
His recording, The Same Great Love Song, is dominated by his Irish tenor repertoire,
and is thematically summed by his original title track.
He gave his Dublin debut at the National Concert Recital Hall
to critical acclaim and recently gave his Lincoln Center Debut at Alice Tully Hall
with the famed Irish Folk Group, Cherish The Ladies.
He made his solo TV debut opening the NBC coverage of the
2002 St. Patrick’s Day Parade, and has made numerous appearances
as an Irish tenor and a classical tenor, including the West Virginia Symphony
He is a frequent star as both a Classical and an Irish Tenor on major cruise ships,
collaborating with such stars as the Metropolitan Opera’s Roberta Peters
A budding composer as well, Brian makes his home in Manhattan,
where he has given concerts in numerous venues, including Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall,

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Paddy Noonan
For decades, Paddy Noonan has ranked as America’s
best known and best loved performer of Irish dance music.
From his early days in the great ballrooms and dance halls of New York
through to his grand national tours of today,
Paddy has made countless numbers of dancers take to floor,
and provided a musical soundtrack to Irish American life for generations.

Erin Quill
Erin Quill with a voice that thrills, has not only a distinguished musical background
but also a theatrical resume that includes guest appearances on such well known
TV shows as NYPD Blue and House of Buggin'.
Her comedy will have you rolling in the aisles

John Nolan
was the first American-born musician ever to win the
Senior All-Ireland Championship on the button accordion--
for both the two-row and three-row button boxes.
He has several recordings to his credit, most recently with the
New York band Morning Star. John also composes great tunes--

Tommy Mulvihill
Singer, guitarist and Bandleader has long been Entertaining
two and nearly getting into three generations of fans
who love the music and songs of the Irish people.
His deep, rich baritone interprets each song so that the audience
will know every word of the wondrous stories being told through song.
He has recorded 3 of his own albums over the years
and has been a session musician on countless others.
He will also play a lively fiddle tune to keep your feet tapping.

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Welcome to harpcat.com, the web site of Karen Stern.

Karen Stern's is equally at home performing
classical music or more contemporary love songs and show music.
Ms. Stern began performing with the New Jersey Symphony in 1982, while still a college
student at the Manhattan School of Music. She has been heard in numerous
recitals with the Levin/Stern Flute and Harp Duo,
both in this country as well as abroad.
Ensemble options can include Harp, Flute, Violin, and Cello
chamber music for weddings, parties or any occasion. everything from
classical to popular music, and flexible ensemble formats as well.

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Joseph Seletski
World Champion Irish Step Dancer.
Attended the Donny Golden School of Irish Step Dancing.
Has traveled world-wide to attend competitions
and has performed in numerous shows.
Raised by an Irish mother and Polish father,
he inherently has his father’s last name but definitely has Irish feet

John Prestianni
Musical Director
John T. Prestianni has been a professional musician in
many capacities since 1991.
In addition to accompanying singers and dancers, John is a composer and an arranger.
He just completed an original musical called The Vaudevillian with writer/actor
Brian Henry currently being developed by Chelsea Rep.
He also recently released a CD called “Prestissimo”,
a compilation of original work and arrangements.
In 2000, John scored music for original choreography by Pascal Benichou, which was
performed and reviewed favorably by Jennifer Dunning of the New York Times
He has also been a fixture on the
Irish-American music scene in New York, playing with
the likes of Paddy Noonan, Red Hurley and Ian Gallagher.
jprestissimo@yahoo.com

Phillip Shimmel
(Main Man Drums/Vocals). Has his own Big Swing Band
'Come Out Swingin'"
Played with (Dr. John) (Tanya Tucker)
(Joan Osborne) (Gary U.S.Bonds)
(Curtis Stigers) (Pinetop Perkins)

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Fran Raftery
has been a familiar figure among Irish circles for many years.
A member of the award winning St. Columcille United Gaelic Pipe Band of Kearny, NJ,
Fran has been a show opener for many top Irish entertainers. The Wolftones,
Tommy Makim, Dermot Henry, Frank Paterson, Andy Cooney and Ian Gallagher
are among the many talented people with whom Fran has shared the Marquis.
Fran Raftery has also been associated with "Ace in the Hole Productions" as their
piper/entertainer for thei annual St. Patrick's festivities for the past ten years.
Called on to play at sad times and glad times, you will find him providing
a touch of class to a wedding ceremony, leading a dignitary into a formal affair,
or playing 'Amazing Grace' as a last farewell for a deseased member of a family.

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for their own withholding and Federal Insurance Contributions Act
(FICA) contributions.
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