Pat Ryan (Fiddle,Banjo and Mandolin)
John Nugent (Guitar)
Benny McCarthy (Melodeon and Button Accordion)
John T Egan(Vocals)
Influences
We have a variety of influences which include bands like Dedannan and The Bothy Band. We have been influenced in some way by all the musicians we have met or heard over the years, that is the way of the traditional music of Ireland.
Rattle the Boards are a group of fine musicians based in Waterford and South Tipperary in Ireland. They met in 1992 and have played to thousands of music lovers since. In 1994 Benny, Pat and John were featured on a recording of a ceili band they played with called “The Knocknagow Céili Band” In 1995 Benny founded the Internantional renowned band “Danú” and made music his fulltime career. In 1998 Rattle The Boards debut record simply entitled “Rattle The Boards” was released. This recording received much deserved applause from critics who found the organic and natural feel of the record refreshing. Rattle the boards have performed many concerts and Fleadh Ceoils in Ireland over the years and also to audiences in The Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland.
The Irish Times newspaper said "Rattle the boards are Playing tunes familiar to many parishes, but with a bit fire under them”
In 2003 their music helped inspire the hugely successful Des Dillon theatre production “Teac A Bloc” in which all the music is performed by Rattle The Boards. They appeared on Irelands No.1 television chat show “The Late Late Show” in December 2003 with two sketches from Teac A Bloc and since have enjoyed sold out performances throughout Ireland. In March 2008 Rattle the boards have released a new album "The Parish Platform" featuring many special guests including Jon Kenny,Donnchadh Gough and many others. Beside all their achievements todate their priority still remains to enjoy playing music. Please feel free to view our website www.rattletheboards.com for more details
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Lads thats great music, great to hear the fine songs and lively tunes, and a mighty title for the album! Might see you in Belfast for a few tunes! All the best, mighty...
Hi Benny, a big hello from our very small céilí music band swaree... We you play somewhere in Dublin/Galway next week? Will be over from Saturday. If not there, see you in Germany in autumn... Sabine
Hi Benny, great music there - as always. See you again later in the year when you are over with the Drops? Hello from Sabine (fiddle player from the south of Germany :-))...
Great stuff lads!! By chance (bad luck I suppose), we've got a Clonmel McCarthy here in Kentucky --- a fine farrier (if you don't mind a crooked horse). I'll pass on your link to him. Conor's his Christian name... by the way, we love your music!!
Heard the new Album yesterday for he first time, Jasus t'will rattle the boards alright. the toe is stil tappin, good luck with it and congrats on the Launch. Seamus.
