Two down, five to go!

Last weekend we had a great time - thanks to all of you who came down and danced, drank, shucked, etc., etc..... let's hope the hangovers have cleared by now!

After two evenings relaxing (or more likely pampering the WAGS as an advance apology for upcoming absenteeism!) the band are raring to go - so if you haven't managed to catch Gan Ainm at Muddy Murphy's for St. Patrick's Week yet you have 5 days left!!

See you soon....

We're ready - are you?!

Well, the band are just about to hit the rehearsal studio for the last time before the craziness that is going to be St. Patrick's week....

We have one final pre-Paddy's gig tomorrow night at The Prince of Wales in Little India, where you'll get to hear some new material for the first time, and then it's off to Muddy Murphy's for twenty-one sets at seven gigs over a nine day period... plenty of opportunity to come down and rock out with Singapore's biggest craic dealers!!!

Check out all the times on our gig list -  Sláinte!

Gan Ainm at the Grammy's...?

L: Greta playing with Gan Ainm, circa 2005
R: Singing with Picture Book (Patrick Clarke Photography 2011)

Well, no - not quite... but it was a pleasant surprise to hear that the bands former fiddler, Greta Svabo Bech, was at last months awards. Now singing with hotly tipped Liverpool act Picture Book, she was also the featured vocalist on "Raise Your Weapon", a track by Canadian artist Deadmau5 that was nominated this year for Best Dance Recording.

All in Gan Ainm wish her well - she's come a long way from the shy teen that had to share a stage with three loud blokes six years ago! And why not check out her website, gretasvabobech.com, and see what she has been up to....

Next gig - Friday 2nd March at PoW Little India

***Gig update - change in start time***

Please note that the 26th February gig at Muddy Murphy's will be starting at the earlier time of 5pm - see you there!

Debut Gig for the New Lads... this Sunday!

So you've seen the photo's, and heard us banging on about the new line-up.... you're probably wondering when you get to actually hear us play!! Well, we have plenty of gigs coming up with St. Patrick's Day just around the corner, but the first opportunity will be this Sunday, 26th February, when we take to the stage at Muddy Murphy's.... We will be playing a couple of sets starting around 6pm, and we would love to see you all there to celebrate our re-birth day!

For other gigs coming up, check out our gig list... or for regular email updates, enter your details in the box to the right of your screen (on smartphones scroll down and click "View web version" first).

See you soon!

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The new bio for our all new 7-piece line-up!!!!

Hi all! We said we would have some news for you for St. Patrick's, and here it is... we have been working hard in the rehearsal studio to put together our new expanded line-up, for the first time taking us into "full band" territory! So who are the newbies? Well, Eoin has been an unofficial band member for the last year, Julian has stood in for Miles on a few occasions, and although Justin hasn't officially played out with us yet regular gig-goers may recognise him as a fellow audience member. So, now we are seven... and below, for the first time, is our new official bio! Pictures will follow soon, and check out the gig guide link (above) for when and where you can catch us!


Biography
Over the last ten years Gan Ainm (Gaelic for “No Name”) have established themselves as Singapore’s number 1 Celtic Band. With an extensive repertoire of Irish traditional and contemporary folk music, mixed with a dash of Scots songs and Celtic-influenced American pieces, the band have entertained audiences at bars, clubs and functions throughout Singapore and South East Asia.

Originally started as a small acoustic group, the line-up of Gan Ainm has changed over the years to their current 7-piece folk-rock incarnation. The band are: Paul Hannon (vocals / bodhran); Alexander Gow (violin / electric mandola / vocals); Neville Smith (whistles / flute / electric bagpipes /sax); Miles McLean (guitar / bass / vocals); Eoin Ó Muimhneacháin (squeezebox / vocals); Julian O’Connell (bass / guitar / vocals); and Justin La Spina (drums).