Last year Sharon Shannon released ' The Sharon Shannon Collection 1990-2005' and sales have exceeded double platinum status in Ireland. With a great Late Late Show appearance and a full Ray D'Arcy show which came live from Sharon's kitchen (achieving the highest amount of txt messages ever to a Ray D'Arcy Show) and the airplay hit Courtin' in the Kitchen, Sharon with band and guests Mundy , Jon Kenny and the legendary Dessie O'Halloran took to the road in Ireland April 06 for a sellout tour of 14 venues. The audience response was incredible and the show received standing ovations everywhere.   The audiences all over Ireland were looking for a dvd of the show and Sharon's website was hit with an unprecedented number of request for any available documentation of this incredible live show.   So, due to public demand, Sharon and the band went to Dolans Warehouse in Limerick and, over two nights in July, recorded material for a double live cd and a dvd.   As well as the band (the cream of Irish musicians) supplemented by banjo virtuosos Gerry O'Connor and Mary Shannon and Solas's Winnie Horan ...Sharon invited along a whole cast of guests, composed of established Irish talent as well as showcasing new talent.   Included on this incredible guest list are Damien Dempsey , Declan O'Rourke , Dessie O'Halloran , Jon Kenny , Mundy  and Roesy ....and introducing Jack Maher and The Brennan Sisters .   The band are Robbie Casserly , Paul Moore , James Delaney , Jim Murray , Jack Maher , Richie Buckley .   This incredible show which runs for over two hours not only reinforces Sharon talent as a top Irish star but also showcases her ability as a producer and arranger.


Sharon Shannon's full catalogue is available at www.sharonshannon.com

sample tracks all taken from Sharon Shannon & Big Band Live at Dolans

Rathlin Island
Hand Me Down My Bible featuring the Brennans
Ring Of Fire featuring Mundy, Roesy, Declan O'Rourke, Damien Dempsey & Jon Kenny