Patrick Moran (born June 7, 1975) is a professional fiddler born in

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, Newfoundland, Canada. Moran began playing the fiddle in 1982 as a student of fiddle player Kelly Russell. Moran ’s

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style, nimble versatility and strong understanding of contemporary and traditional melodies has made him a highly respected studio fiddler throughout Canada. Moran has collaborated with a number of well-known Newfoundland musicians at sessions, folk festivals, and concerts. He has performed throughout North America and

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with many prominent artists in traditional

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and Newfoundland music, including Séamus Creagh,

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, The Sons of Erin and he has appeared at 25 consecutive Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festivals. Moran currently performs as a member of the Celtic rock band The Punters, Irish-Newfoundland bands Tickle Harbour and Jeezus Murphy, Newfoundland band The Government Rams, and bluegrass band Crooked Stovepipe. He also currently performs with St.John's local band Heel and Toe. Moran is also a

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Discography

* ''The Punters'' with (1995) * ''Said She Couldn't Dance...'' with The Punters (1997) * ''Snotty Var'' with Snotty Var (1997) * ''Ná Keen Affair'' with

(1997) * ''Battery Included'' with Tickle Harbour (1998) * ''Gypsy'' with Jim Fidler (1998) * ''Fire In The Kitchen'' with

(1998) * ''The Long Haul'' with Shanneyganock (1999) * ''Red Is The Rose'' with The Ennis Sisters (1999) * ''Will You Wait'' with The Punters (2000) * ''Good Work… If You Can Get It!'' with The Government Rams (2001) * ''Scallywags'' with Shanneyganock (2002) * ''Fisherman's Blues'' with The Punters (2003) * ''By The Hush'' with Chris Andrews (2003) * ''Set You Free'' with Shanneyganock (2004) * ''Christmas'' with Shanneyganock (2004) * ''Music From Land & Sea'' with Sandy Morris (2005) * ''One Track Mind'' with The 8 Track Favourites (2005) * ''No Place Like Home'' with Chris Andrews (2005) * ''Just In Case'' with Crooked Stovepipe (2005) * ''Songs For A Sunday Morning'' with The Punters (2006) * ''Beautiful Star'' with The Punters (2006)

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Moran, Patrick 1975 births Living people People from Newfoundland (island) Canadian people of Irish descent Fiddlers from Newfoundland and Labrador Canadian male violinists and fiddlers 21st-century Canadian violinists and fiddlers 21st-century Canadian male musicians Canadian folk fiddlers

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