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Band Members 
At 26 years of age Oisin Mac Diarmada (pronounced Oh-sheen Mac Der-motta) is an honours graduate in Music Education at Trinity College, Dublin/RIAM. Born in County Clare and raised in Sligo, he began playing fiddle at age six and won the All-Ireland senior championship in 1999. Oisin released an acclaimed solo album, "Ar an Bhfidil" (Green Linnet). He is also respected as a fiddle tutor and for his journalistic, lecturing and production work. The Irish Echo's Earle Hitchner calls him "one of the most gifted and creative traditional fiddlers playing today." Paul Finn - button accordion Paul Finn from Co. Laois is one of the rising young stars of button accordion playing in Ireland. Known for a pulsating and rhythmic performance style, his playing has featured prominently in major international touring dance productions, as well as in the indigenous session scene throughout Ireland. Scan McElwain - banjo, bouzouki, guitar Sean (pronounced Shawn) McElwain from Monaghan brings a strong string dimension to Téada through his energetic contributions on banjo and bouzouki. Touring performances have seen Sean gaining growing accolades for his accompaniment and melodic skills. Having recently completed his Masters in Electronic Commerce, he currently plays music full time while still finding time to design and develop websites for a number of leading musicians. Damien Stenson - flute, whistle Hailing from the rich musical environment of Co. Sligo, 26-year-old Damien Stenson is noted for his extensive repertoire and flowing style of playing, honed by many years of extensive musical activity. He is featured on a number of recent albums including the compilation "Wooden Flute Obsession Vol. 2" and on Oisin Mac Diarmada's solo album "Ar an Bhfidil." Tristan Rosenstock - bodhran (Irish frame drum) From Glenageary in Co. Dublin, Tristan picked up the bodhran at the age of 10 and his playing encompasses a distinctive musical sensitivity, evident on a number of recordings and tours with which he has been involved. Prominent in Dublin musical circles, Tristan has recently completed his studies in Irish and Old Irish at Trinity College, Dublin, and now performs on a full-time basis with téada.
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