Gan Ainm at the Grammy's...?

L: Greta playing with Gan Ainm, circa 2005
R: Singing with Picture Book (Patrick Clarke Photography 2011)

Well, no - not quite... but it was a pleasant surprise to hear that the bands former fiddler, Greta Svabo Bech, was at last months awards. Now singing with hotly tipped Liverpool act Picture Book, she was also the featured vocalist on "Raise Your Weapon", a track by Canadian artist Deadmau5 that was nominated this year for Best Dance Recording.

All in Gan Ainm wish her well - she's come a long way from the shy teen that had to share a stage with three loud blokes six years ago! And why not check out her website, gretasvabobech.com, and see what she has been up to....

Next gig - Friday 2nd March at PoW Little India

***Gig update - change in start time***

Please note that the 26th February gig at Muddy Murphy's will be starting at the earlier time of 5pm - see you there!

Debut Gig for the New Lads... this Sunday!

So you've seen the photo's, and heard us banging on about the new line-up.... you're probably wondering when you get to actually hear us play!! Well, we have plenty of gigs coming up with St. Patrick's Day just around the corner, but the first opportunity will be this Sunday, 26th February, when we take to the stage at Muddy Murphy's.... We will be playing a couple of sets starting around 6pm, and we would love to see you all there to celebrate our re-birth day!

For other gigs coming up, check out our gig list... or for regular email updates, enter your details in the box to the right of your screen (on smartphones scroll down and click "View web version" first).

See you soon!

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The new bio for our all new 7-piece line-up!!!!

Hi all! We said we would have some news for you for St. Patrick's, and here it is... we have been working hard in the rehearsal studio to put together our new expanded line-up, for the first time taking us into "full band" territory! So who are the newbies? Well, Eoin has been an unofficial band member for the last year, Julian has stood in for Miles on a few occasions, and although Justin hasn't officially played out with us yet regular gig-goers may recognise him as a fellow audience member. So, now we are seven... and below, for the first time, is our new official bio! Pictures will follow soon, and check out the gig guide link (above) for when and where you can catch us!


Biography
Over the last ten years Gan Ainm (Gaelic for “No Name”) have established themselves as Singapore’s number 1 Celtic Band. With an extensive repertoire of Irish traditional and contemporary folk music, mixed with a dash of Scots songs and Celtic-influenced American pieces, the band have entertained audiences at bars, clubs and functions throughout Singapore and South East Asia.

Originally started as a small acoustic group, the line-up of Gan Ainm has changed over the years to their current 7-piece folk-rock incarnation. The band are: Paul Hannon (vocals / bodhran); Alexander Gow (violin / electric mandola / vocals); Neville Smith (whistles / flute / electric bagpipes /sax); Miles McLean (guitar / bass / vocals); Eoin Ó Muimhneacháin (squeezebox / vocals); Julian O’Connell (bass / guitar / vocals); and Justin La Spina (drums).

So, about this whole website thing...

Yes, we know we said way back in February 2009 that there would be updates "soon"... but what can I say - life is hectic. But better late than never, I suppose....

So what's new? Well, if you have seen us play recently you may have noticed the occasional presence of a fifth musician - please welcome Eoin on squeezebox! Hopefully he will be more of a permanent fixture with us, but that all depends on his tight work schedule...

You may also have seen Neville rocking his saxophone... not an entirely traditional instrument, but a hell of a lot of fun in some tunes!

And as for what's new on the website - well, we have finally got a gig list up for you, so if you want to see where you can catch us next it's an easy click.. and I have been embedding links into the venue names, so you click on them and find the exact location if you are unsure.

Stay tuned - we are planning early 2012 already and will hopefully have some big news in store for the St Patrick's day celebrations next March....

Take care all!

Coming soon....

The Gan Ainm blog will be up and running very soon - please add yourself as a "follower" to get updates!