Sonny Condell (born 1 July 1949, in Newtownmountkennedy, Ireland) is an Irish singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and graphic artist. He is mainly known as a member of the Irish bands Tír na nÓg and Scullion. He started a solo career from the mid-1970[1] – releasing his own albums while still playing, writing and recording with Tír na nÓg and Scullion over time.[2]

Sonny Condell
Sonny Condell in concert with Tír na nÓg, performing his song "Teesside" at the Sirius Arts Centre in Cobh, Ireland on 21 August 2009.
Sonny Condell in concert with Tír na nÓg, performing his song "Teesside" at the Sirius Arts Centre in Cobh, Ireland on 21 August 2009.
Background information
Birth nameFrancis Robert Condell
Born (1949-07-01) 1 July 1949 (age 75)
Newtownmountkennedy, County Wicklow, Ireland
Genrescontemporary folk, folk rock, progressive folk
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter, graphic artist
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals, jaw harp, tbilat, clavinette, guitar synthesizer, saxophone, keyboards.
Years active1960s – present
LabelsChrysalis, Mulligan Music, WEA, Dara Records, Kitten Records, STARC, Hummingbird Productions
Member of
Formerly of
  • Tramcarr 88
  • Radar
Websitewww.sonnycondell.com

Discography

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Solo

With Tramcarr 88

  • "Look"/"In the Morning" (1968)

With Tír na nÓg

With Scullion

With Radar

As producer

Guest appearances

References

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  1. ^ "Sonny Condell at Solas". Irish Independent. 28 February 2003. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
  2. ^ Clayton-Lea, Tony (3 April 2010). "Skill and craft camouflaged". The Irish Times. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
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