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Tom O'Carroll is a humourist and folksinger from Dublin. His quick wit, scholarship and virtuosity on a variety of musical instruments have made him popular with audiences in libraries, cultural events, colleges and high schools throughout the U.S.
He offers the following performances:
"From Tribe to Nation: A Musical Journey through the History of Ireland",
"Irish Travellers: Our Domestic Nomads",
"Songs and Stories from Dublin",
"Irish Comic Songs",
"The Irish Diaspora",
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"A Concert of Irish Songs and Music".
Tom has been singing the songs and playing the tunes of his native Ireland for over 30 years. He enlivens these programs with his trademark humor and incredible stock of stories and anecdotes.
Tom is a teaching artist. He offers Irish Arts Residencies to elementary schools along with his wife Debbie. These workshops feature the dance, music, poetry, history, language, humour and culture of Ireland. He also offers teacher workshops in Irish culture.
Additional Content:
Tom has two CDs titled "Tog go Bog e" and "Tom O'Carroll". The tracks "The Minstrel Boy" and "Tripping up the Stairs" are featured on "Tog go Bog e" and "Down by the Glenside" and "The Lonesome Boatman" are on "Tom O'Carroll".
Pomotional Video for Tom & Debbie O'Carroll's School Show
Irish-born folk singerTom O'Carroll and his wife, Debbie, a magician and actress, created this performance to introduce children to the history, language and culture of Ireland. This program is called "The Music & Magic of Ireland".
Video of Tom O'Carroll in Concert
Tom plays "The King of the Fairies" on the tin whistle.
Video of Tom O'Carroll in Concert
Tom plays "Colcannon" on the bodhran (Irish drum).
Video of Tom O'Carroll in Concert
Tom O'Carroll at the One World Coffeehouse.
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Artist / Creative (Individual)
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Commercial / For profit - Corporation
Institution/Business Type:
Artist / Creative (Individual)
Legal Status:
Commercial / For profit - Corporation
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Music - TraditionalAdditional Disciplines:
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Fee Range:
$350 - $500State of Residence:
MassachusettsMinimum Number of Performers:
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