Denise & Terence
Denise Glass [formerly Larkin], comes from the musically renowned Larkins pub in Garrykennedy, across the lake. She now lives in Mountshannon. She learned the fiddle from her father, and she and her family played constantly, to entertain visitors to the family pub. Her father spent some time in the USA, and brought home bluegrass and Canadian tunes, which Denise took up with fervour.
She went on to obtain her degree in music, and now teaches music in Scariff Community College. She plays regularly with a variety of groups, ranging in style from traditional/folk to country/rock music. Her style has a wonderful eclectic mix of traditional/bluegrass with shades of jazz.
Terence O’Reilly has been playing folk/traditional music, since the early seventies. He has toured extensively throughout Europe, and North America. Whilst in the USA, he had the privilege of playing with wonderful musicians, such as James Kelly, and Paddy O’Brien. Terence was the tour manager for the Irish Chamber Orchestra, and worked with them in the University of Limerick for several years. He is highly regarded in traditional/folk circles, and noted primarily for his excellent guitar accompaniment. One of the defining characteristics of his music is his sensitivity. This sensitivity demonstrates a respect for the style of music he is accompanying, the tune being played, and the melodic structure of the music itself.