Aidan Coffey facts for kids

Aidan Coffey is a talented Irish musician. He is famous for playing the accordion in Irish traditional music. Aidan comes from County Waterford in Ireland.

He has recorded music with many well-known Irish musicians. These include fiddle players like Seamus Creagh and Frankie Gavin. He also worked with accompanists such as Mick Daly, Seán Ó Loingsigh, Alec Finn, and Arty McGlynn. From 1988 to 1995, Aidan was a member of the popular traditional band De Dannan.

About Aidan Coffey's Music

Aidan Coffey started his music career in 1988. He has been playing the accordion ever since. His music is part of the rich tradition of Irish folk music. This style often features lively tunes and storytelling.

Playing with Other Musicians

Aidan has collaborated with many other artists. These collaborations have led to some great traditional Irish music recordings.

• He played with Seamus Creagh, a well-known fiddle player.
• He also joined forces with Frankie Gavin, another famous fiddle player.
• His work with accompanists like Alec Finn helped create a full sound.

Being Part of De Dannan

One of the highlights of Aidan's career was being a member of De Dannan. This band is very important in Irish traditional music. Aidan played with them for seven years, from 1988 to 1995. During this time, they released several albums.

Albums and Recordings

Aidan Coffey has been part of many recordings. He has released his own albums and contributed to others.

His Albums

Here are some of the albums Aidan Coffey has released or been a main part of:

• The Corner House Set
• Dublin to Donegal
• Island to Island with Seamus Creagh
• Seamus Creagh and Aidan Coffey
• Irlande with Frankie Gavin and Arty McGlynn
• The Session

Albums with De Dannan

Aidan also recorded several albums as a member of De Dannan:

• How the West was Won
• Half Set in Harlem
• Jacket of Batteries

Other Contributions

Aidan has also played on albums by other artists or on special collections:

• The Irish Drum (with Colm Murphy)
• Ireland Treasures of Irish Music (a collection with various artists)
• Folkworld
• The Rough Guide to Irish Music (1996)