Dave Sheridan

Dave Sheridan is a music teacher and traditional Irish flute player originally from Co. Leitrim in the north west of Ireland. His flute playing has been described as “a highly accomplished free flowing fluid style, with sound technique and solid driving rhythm” (Hot Press Magazine) and a flute style, which takes on “Lark like qualities' (fRoots Magazine). On the back of his critically acclaimed debut album ‘Sheridans Guesthouse’ in 2006, he released his second solo flute album entitled Drivin’ Leitrim Timber in 2010. This album has also received rave reviews, with the Irish Times describing it as “a joy..a thoughtfully organised collection, that celebrates a fluid free flowing regional flute style…with enough sharp edges to keep the listener’s antennae on high alert for the next hairpin bend”. Dave has been head of music at St. Michael's College in Ballsbridge Dublin for the last 19 years and has spent his career developing methods to make music more accessible to his students. He has taught flute at the highest level in many workshops and summer schools both in Ireland and abroad. Dave has recorded with artists from renowned traditional groups like Lunasa, Dervish, Planxty, De Dannan and At the Racket, as well as performing and touring on many occasions with the Sligo based band Teada. He is also a founding member of the band Garadice with Eleanor Shanley (De Dannan), Padraig Mc Govern and John Mc Cartin.