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John Doyle

b. 1971

Irish musician and songwriter, born 1971

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Born 1971. John Doyle is an Irish musician and guitarist.

John Doyle (born 1971) is an Irish guitarist and singer, known for his work with Solas and Usher's Island, as well as for his collaborations with many traditional Irish musicians (Including Liz Carroll, Michael McGoldrick, John McCusker, Andy Irvine, and Eileen Ivers) stints touring with Joan Baez and Mary Chapin Carpenter, and for his solo work.

Born in Dublin, he immigrated to the U.S. in 1991. He lives in Asheville, North Carolina.

Discography Solo 2001 — Evening Comes Early (Shanachie) 2005 — Wayward Son (Compass Records) 2011 — Shadow and Light 2020 — Path of Stones

With solas 1996 — Solas 1997 — Sunny Spells and Scattered Showers 1998 — The Words That Remain 2000 — The Hour Before Dawn 2003 — Another Day 2005 — Waiting for an Echo 2006 — Reunion: A Decade of Solas 2008 — For Love and Laughter 2010 — The Turning Tide 2013 — Shamrock City 2016 — All These Years

Collaborations Usher's Island (Vertical Records, 2017)

w. Liz Carroll 2005 — In Play (Compass Records) 2009 — Double Play (Compass Records)

w. Mike McGoldrick & John McCusker 2012 — Live 2017 — The Wishing Tree 2020 — The Reed that Bends in the Storm 2021 — At Home this Spring 2024 — "The Best Of"

w. Karan Casey 2010 — Exiles Return (Compass Records)

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1971, Dublin
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Frequently asked questions

Who is John Doyle?

Irish musician and songwriter, born 1971

When was John Doyle born?

John Doyle was born in 1971 in Dublin.

What is John Doyle's occupation?

John Doyle is a musician and guitarist.

What nationality is John Doyle?

John Doyle is Irish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Doyle

· Wikidata: Q3181377

· DBpedia: John Doyle (guitarist)

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