Eleanor Shanley and Mike Hanrahan will present an intimate evening of music and stories drawing from their impressive respective back catalogues interspersed with many new song collaborations.
The event will take place at Áras Chrónáin Clondalkin Tradfest on January 21st.
Both artists have been to the forefront of Irish music for over three decades. Eleanor began her career with De Danann before developing a very successful career as solo artist releasing 7 studio albums to date.
She has collaborated with many artists including Sharon Shannon, Charlie McGettigan, Eddie Reader, classical guitar virtuoso John Feeley and American Gospel singer Ivan LeParr.
One of her most cherished and successful collaborations with the legendary Dubliner Ronnie Drew gave us two memorable albums including the hit song A Couple More Years.
Both albums were produced by singer / songwriter, Mike Hanrahan, whose career began with Maura O Connell before moving on to front Stocktons Wing. He co-wrote theatre shows, produced albums and performed with Ronnie Drew.
Mike has worked as a solo artist, toured with Finbar Furey, Leslie Dowdall and many more. In 2024 he co presented the acclaimed RTÉ TV hit series Songs for Ireland with Pat Shortt.
Eleanor and Mike have just released their first ever duet recording. Craggy Hill, written by Mike, is from a series of recent recordings with producer Bill Shanley at his Madison Studios in Dublin.
It is released on Cauldron Records Jan 2025 and available here.
