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Kitty Donohoe and Friends – “The Irishman’s Daughter” CD Release
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For this special CD release celebration, Kitty will be joined by Canadian accordionist Len Wallace and a very talented fiddler – to be announced!
“An artist well worth paying attention to” – Victory Music Review
Prayin’ for Rain
Ann Arbor based songwriter and Michigan Emmy recipient Kitty Donohoe draws from her Irish heritage, as well as her American roots.
Iconic WFMT-Chicago folk dj Rich Warren calls Kitty “far above and beyond most singersongwriters.” She writes music that has been called “earthy, luminous and compelling” (The Weekender) and she’s been praised in the press equally for her voice, her musicality, and her songwriting.
Sing Out!, one of the oldest and most respected folk music magazines in the industry, says that Kitty is “ one of the rare singer-songwriters to sensuously weave words and melody into a strong and mezmerizing fabric.”
Already known for years for her songwriting, Kitty’s visibility escalated to a much bigger world when she wrote, ‘There Are No Words’ on September 11, 2001. In addition to the Emmy Kitty received for the song, it’s been featured in a documentary, which led to her singing it live at the Dedication of the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial in 2008 – an experience that she calls “profound.”
Growing up in a large, creative family outside of Detroit, Kitty started ‘making up songs’ and playing the piano at a young age, then graduated to the guitar in high school, when she began going to coffeehouses and open mic nights, bringing the guitar and her own songs.
When she became involved in Irish music Kitty bought a cittern (a large mandolin), and she still primarily plays guitar, cittern and piano. And although some of her originals may sound like they were written 100 years ago and others are clearly contemporary, one thing is certain: Kitty’s striking voice carries it all, delivering each song with power and emotion.
Before settling in Ann Arbor, Kitty spent time in East Lansing, raising two kids and taking a turn booking Ten Pound Fiddle concerts! Then, she began to tour, and has not looked back. The Ten Pound Fiddle is delighted to help Kitty celebrate the release of her latest CD, “The Irishman’s Daughter.”
Kid With A Gun
There Are No Words
Star of the County down
Ireland Song
