Mary Staunton Explained

Mary Staunton is an Irish musician, concertina and accordion player.[1]

A native of County Mayo,[2] [3] Staunton released her first album, Bright Early Mornings, in 1998.[2] [3] It was produced with support from Alec Finn of De Dannan, who also appears on the album.[3]

Staunton's second album, Circle of Friends, was launched in July 2010.[4] Circle of Friends was also produced by Alec Finn and launched at Connolly's pub, Kinvara, by actor Brendan Gleeson, whose fiddle playing features on the CD.[2] Other featured artists include John Prine and Rick Epping.[2]

As of 2010, Staunton lived in Maree, Oranmore.[2] She is married to Jerry Mulvihill, a banjo player, and has two children.[2]

Discography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Stór Ceoil Mhaigh Eo explores Irish music and folklore during pandemic . Connaught Telegraph . 13 January 2021 . 28 January 2024 .
  2. Web site: Mary's leisurely musical journey . 12 August 2010 . galwaynews.ie . https://web.archive.org/web/20100818170310/http://www.galwaynews.ie/14409-mary%E2%80%99s-leisurely-musical-journey . 18 August 2010 .
  3. Web site: From County Mayo to the Rest of the Big Blue Ball . rootsworld.com . https://web.archive.org/web/19990823150258/https://www.rootsworld.com/interview/staunton99.html . 23 August 1999 . live .
  4. Web site: Mary Staunton brings top trad to the stage . Mayo Advertiser . 27 August 2010 . 28 January 2024 .

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