The Prodigals
The Prodigals are one of the most successful bands to emerge from the East-Coast Irish scene. The band combines brilliant original lyrics and melody with a genuine passion for the traditional music of Ireland and a funky, anarchic energy that is pure New York. The melodic element is fronted by singer-accordionist Gregory Grene and singer-guitarist Eamon O'Tuama, who grew up in Cavan and Cork respectively. This is combined with the brilliant rhythm section of Ed Kollar and Eamon Ellams. Cheshire born Ellams was a long standing drummer for Riverdance; Ed, a New York City native, has been freelancing in the jazz world for a decade.
The Prodigals have played throughout the United States, from Los Angeles and Las Vegas to Chicago, Boston and Maine, as well as abroad in Canada, Europe and Ireland, but they remain firmly rooted in Manhattan.
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