Galway Bay, Ireland
Short Bio
SINGERS
who Jocie has had the great
fortune to spend time with,
in workshops and other settings,
here and in Ireland.
MÍLE BUÍOCHAS !
(Many Thanks!)
Áine Meenaghan
Mary Staunton
Saileog Ní Cheannabháin
Micheál Ó Cuaig
Michael Black
Cathal McConnell
Gearóidín Breathnach
Deirdre Scanlan
Seamus Begley
Máirín Uí Chéide
Treasa Ní Cheannabháin
Josie Sheáin Jeaic Mac Donncha
Doimnic Mac Giolla Bhríde
Réidín Ó Flynn
Nell Ní Chróinín
Róisín White
Bridget Fitzgerald
Nuala Kennedy
Niamh Parsons
Singing at the Foinn Seisiún, Ennis, Ireland
Jocie first enjoyed Irish music as a child, singing along with records and her father. Ever since, Irish music has been a presence in her life. For a long time, though, Jocie's musical involvement reflected her American roots. Now, Jocie's experiences with American folk, country, blues, and jazz, inform her understanding of Irish traditional music.
Many an evening singing and playing in Irish traditional music sessions, time with renowned Irish singers and musicians, study of sean-nós singing and Irish Gaelic, and travel in Ireland strengthen that understanding, grounding it in the feel of the music and a deep sense of community and culture.
Jocie performs solo and with others. Her focus is on Irish traditional music, with a special interest in sean-nós singing.
Photo by Tommy Twilite
Luthier's Co-op, Massachusetts, USA
“Making
her magic”
– F. Alex Johnson