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This is an example of one of the websites programmed by Janice Wiegley. This was John's first website, his current website is being maintained by another company and can be found at http://www.johnwhelan.com |
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Here's What the Critics are
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"As as instrumentalist, composer, producer and arranger who brings both passion and playfulness to his music while respecting the tradition it's rooted in, John Whelan has richly earned the Irish Echo's highest honor for traditional music in 1998." Earle Hitchner, Irish Echo and The Wall Street Journal
"Humor and high energy blend with impeccable musicianship in the performances of Whelan...true master..." The Wall Street Journal
"...takes Irish Music into an energetically eclectic direction. .....finds magical associations between Celtic sounds and many of the world's other musics." The Los Angeles Times
"The inventive button accordionist continues to reshape the genre. ....it's music with a distinctly Celtic edge." Time Out New York
"Whelan infused traditional Irish airs and his own ballads with a deep soulfullness, the pumped up jigs until they threatened to explode with rhythmic energy." Washington Post
"...Whelan has to be regarded as one of America's finest composers today." Irish Echo
" A lively roux of world flavors underpinned by Whelan's feisty accordion....Keeps this on during a party." Atlanta Constitution
"....a timeless collection. Must CD" New York Post
"Whelan electrified the crowd" Columbus Dispatch
"Accordion maestro..." Rocky Mountain News
"Whelan's musical heart beats ever close to his fingers..." New Haven Register
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