KATE MCMILLEN: The Banshee

Kate McMillen

The Banshee

© 2005 Kate McMillen & Tony O'Connell (634479226359)

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Celtic music, intense & stimulating with vocals by Kate McMillen as the focus - Cuts inspired by Folk Rock, Blues, Traditional, Ceili, & New Age.

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Biographies

Kate McMillen and Tony O’Connell have been performing in the Chicagoland area for several years. The have appeared together as a duet, and with several combinations of friends from Chicago’s Irish traditional music scene. They can be heard weekly at the session hosted by the Murphy Roche Irish Music Club and at Chicago’s many Ceilithe and festivals. “The Banshee” is their first CD as a duet and brings together many guest artists from the Chicago area.


Kate McMillen
Vocals, Piano, Synthesizer, and Bodhran


Kate has a wealth and depth of experience in both the fine and performing Arts. From theatre and film, to playing and singing, to Graphic Arts, Kate has loved all of her artistic and musical projects and endeavors. The CD art for “The Banshee” is all Kate’s ...quot; much of it taken from her pen and ink drawings done for her many calligraphy and illumination projects. Kate left Chicago, where she is originally from, to pursue her arts in New York State. She was a member of, and guest performer with, several local bands, and enjoyed work as a professional historical reenactor for the city of Poughkeepsie, NY. Kate loves the Sean Nos style of traditional Irish singing as well as folk rock. Her major influences are Maddy Prior, from Steeleye Span, and Jacqui McShee, from Pentangle. She is also interested in Celtic history and culture. Kate is a member of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (the International Association of Irish Musicians) and sings and plays the piano with the Murphy Roche Irish Music Club. She now resides in Chicago



Tony O’Connell
Keyboards, Piano, and Acoustic Guitar


Tony hails from Dublin Ireland and immigrated to Chicago in 1982 where he now lives. He began his musical career at the age of nine with his first instrument being the accordion. As a teenager he taught himself piano and guitar. As part of the Celtic Rock revolution of the mid seventies, his keyboards and synthesizers could be heard in several ensembles alongside Fiddle and Uilleann Pipes. Tony was also part of the Irish Showband and Cabaret scene and toured Ireland playing all genres of music. Tony is also a member of Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann and plays the accordion and piano with the Murphy Roche Irish Music Club. Tony won the solo piano competition at the Midwest Fleadh in 2001 and was runner-up in 2000. Tony also produced and engineered “The Banshee”.

GUEST ARTISTS:


Glen Pekin- Fiddle: Glen is a fine session player and musician from Chicago and has performed with several bands in the area. His fiddle style and entertaining personality earn him much respect and many free drinks.



Melody Geraci- Fiddle: Mel is also a member of the Murphy Roche Irish Music Club band and her fine playing graces the sessions at The Kerry Piper. She can be heard on Crabs in the Skillet and on the Murphy Roche band cuts.



Kell Chole- Flute: Besides being a fine flute and whistle player, Kell is chairperson of Murphy Roche Irish Music Club, which she founded, and is a driving force within the Comhaltas organization.


Chubby Nothin’ and the Bone-

Glenn Nelson (Lead guitar), Mike Wilhite (Bass guitar) and Luke Wilhite (Rhythm guitar) added CN’TB’s brand of hard driving and exciting rock to several cuts on “The Banshee”.

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  • Absolutely Beautiful
    author: Aylana

    I've always been a lover of celtic and New Age music. Kate has really outdone herself here. I'd recommend this to anyone and do. Very uplifting. Thank you Kate for being such a wonderful soul!

  • I loved this CD and listen often.
    author: Beatlebaby (Lisa)

    This is a wonderful CD. I listen to it often now and even my grnadbabies like it. I found my grandaughter naps well with this one (and so do I). Thank you for the CD and I would recommened it to everyone. Very soothing and nice. I want MORE!!!!

  • Is the most relaxing CD, it is enjoyable and a reminder of great Irish music!
    author: Goldielocks

    The first day I got it, I played it, it really made me happy to hear it and at the same time honored that I know Banshee, she is one of the most giving people I know a great Lady in all the meaning of the word. She has a great voice that denotes her personality. There you go Banshee! Get into the hearts of many, because your songs are so enjoyable and sweet! Hugss and blessings from Goldie:O)

  • Awesome. Indescribeable beauty woven into a musical fabric.
    author: Grimm

    I have never really been into Celtic music, but Kate has started me on one of the most beautiful and awe inspiring paths in my musical history. Her voice is mesmerizing, and the music is haunitngly beautiful.

  • Buy this CD
    author: Haz (Matt L.)

    I didn't realize I would like this CD as much as I do. When I first heard a couple of the tracks before it was released, I simply wanted to support Kate and her fellow artists. Once I listened to the entire CD, I just had to add it to my regular collection along with Enya & Loreena McKennitt. I can't wait for her next CD!

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