Manus McGuire facts for kids
Manus McGuire is an Irish fiddle player. He is known for his amazing talent and has been a part of many popular music groups.
About Manus McGuire
Manus McGuire was born in Tullamore, a town in Ireland. He grew up in County Sligo, which is a beautiful county known for its music and scenery. Today, Manus lives in Dungarvan, a town in County Waterford.
His Musical Journey
Manus McGuire is a very important musician in Irish traditional music. He helped start several well-known music groups. These groups include:
- Buttons & Bows
- Moving Cloud
- Brock McGuire Band
- Full Tilt
- East West Fiddles
Even though he has been part of many bands, Manus McGuire often performs by himself these days. This allows him to share his unique fiddle playing style directly with his audience.
Music Albums
Manus McGuire has released many albums throughout his career, both with his bands and as a solo artist. Here are some of his albums:
- The Humours of Lissadell (with Seamus McGuire, 1980)
- Carousel (with Seamus McGuire & Daithi Sproule, 1984)
- Buttons & Bows (by Buttons & Bows, 1984)
- The First Month of Summer (by Buttons & Bows, 1987)
- Grace Notes (by Buttons & Bows, 1991)
- Moving Cloud (by Moving Cloud, 1995)
- Foxglove (by Moving Cloud, 1998)
- Saffron & Blue (2000)
- Brock McGuire Band (2004)
- Fiddlewings (2006)
- Green Grass Blue Grass (with Ricky Skaggs and others, 2011)
- The Return of Spring (by Buttons & Bows, 2015)
- Copperplate Sessions (2018)
- Full Tilt Live (2020)
- East West Fiddles (2023)
