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Morgan O'Kane
Morgan O’kane is an exuberant and intensely talented
musician from Charlottesville, Virginia – residing
in NYC. His distinct sound is an evolution of his work
with“scum billy” band Casa De Chihuahua and
time spent playing in the New York Subway system. In
2010 Morgan is emerging above ground, equipped with a
suitcase, kick pedal, banjo, a sense of urgency and a
debut full length recording, “Nine Lives”. From
the Mountaintop removal protests of West Virginia, to
the clubs of Williamsburg/Brooklyn, to the pubs of Belfast
and through Holland and back again, these days O’kane’s
soulful war cry can be heard for miles. A capable one
man band, Morgan is often accompanied around the globe
by a revolving door of inspirational musicians such as
fiddle player Ferd Moyse of the Hackensaw boys, Dobro
player Ezekiel Healy, who will be accompanying him on
these dates.
After hearing Morgan’s first full length release
“Nine Lives” your sorrows will be drowned,
your spirits lifted, and all your ideas of what it means
to play the banjo will be dismantled. “A brave
and engaging album” May 2010 / Emilio Mera, Roots
Highway-Italy
“We are talking sheer joy here. Blow the roof off
intensity. Gonzo spirit meets articulately flying fingers…OH!”
Feb. 2010/Jessie Scott, Musicfog.com
“the groove is mesmerizing and deep, featuring
his homemade brand of banjo virtuosity that leaves other
players scratching their heads.” Feb. 2010?Ben
Sollee/ Buzzgrinder
“Brooklyn-based O’Kane’s music does not
need kick-starting. This is mountain music that makes
your feet want to move. Great banjo playing with a side
of raw and rough vocals…This upbeat debut album
is highly recommended if you like organic mountain music.
It’s hard not to be a fan of this kind of music
when it’s done with such skill by talented performers
like Morgan O’Kane.” May 2010/ Callitfolk
05/10
“A hugely enjoyable album with a definite feel
good factor” May 2010 / UK’s themusiccritic.com
“Banjo genius Morgan O’Kane’s performances
dazzled and surprised” Feb. 2010/ Pete Knapp
– Shuteye Records
“These guys are wicked!” Oct. 2009 /Steve
Finnerty – Alabama 3
“If Uncle Dave Macon married Bruce Springsteen
their love child would be Morgan O’Kane”
May 2010 / Michael Jonathan, Woodsongs Old Time Radio
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