Brendan ‘Benny’ Hayes
Brendan, or ‘Benny’, is a singer and multi-instrumentalist from Galway, playing pianos and keyboards, while he is also a vocalist. He has been part of Trad on the Prom since the core members were teenagers together, through to where they are today.
Brendan went on to play in various trad, country and pop bands in his teens, and played piano and vocals with traditional mega band Reeltime, touring extensively with the group while arranging much of the music too.
Brendan was also a key part of the energy and sensational success of turbo Trad Galway band Furry Village. He has toured in Europe with the Máirín Fahy Band, as well as with the renowned Danish violinist Kim Sjøgren.
Our Musicians
Introducing…
Carl Hession
Notable Irish composer, arranger and pianist.
Graham Henderson
Inimitable composer, producer and keyboard player for Moving Hearts and the Donal Lunny band.
Colm Henry
Master of the keyboard who has played for Tommy Fleming, Westlife and Clannad.
Padraig Rynne
Concertina Supremo and a member of 5-piece ensemble Notify and the Donal Lunny Band
Chris Kelly
Creator and Producer of Trad on the Prom and founder of trad supergroup Reeltime.
Yvonne Fahy
Multi-instrumentalist and Lord of the Dance performer on bodhrán, accordian, whistles, bass, and percussion
Gerard Fahy
Musical Director and Composer of Lord of the Dance, Dangerous Games and founder of chart-topping band Furry Village.
Máirín Fahy
White-hot fiddle player and featured soloist in Riverdance and The Chieftains Máirín Fahy.