Brendan O'Byrne (Folk Tracks)

Brendan O'Byrne is an Irish songwriter and musician who has performed for many celebrities, royal families, and heads of state as the resident entertainer of the world famous Ashford Castle. His guitar-based singer/songwriter works draw on influences like John Denver, James Taylor, and Carol King, while the influence of everyone from Bach to Bacharach can be heard in his instrumental compositions. Brendan studied piano and guitar at the Royal Irish Academy of Music and orchestration at the University College of Dublin.