The Dady Brothers are skilled and versatile singers and fine multi-intrumentalists. Performing professionally together for over thirty years, The brothers have taken their talents to venues in The US, Central America, Canada and Ireland. John and Joe have performed more than five thousand concerts at churches, concert halls, night clubs, music festivals, schools and libraries. Many thousands have enjoyed the range of music presented by the Dady Brothers- from thoughtful, original compositions to traditional Irish ballads. Their lighthearted humor and good natured wit accompanies them on stage for each musical performance. Dady Brothers quotes from press and individuals City Newspaper Rochester NY Chuck Cuminale 1991 “ The Dady Brothers are a local treasure, a Flower City institution, and two of the best musicians you’re likely to hear. They’ve been around for years, playing music clubs, resorts, outdoor festivals, and coffeehouses. They’re equally adept at playing folk, country, rock and roll or Irish music. Wherever and whenever they play they bring with them a professionalism, integrity and musical ability that’s rare on the local scene.” The Leader State College Fredonia, NY John Affleck 4/1/96 “Drawing from a seemingly endless well of energy the Dady Brothers poured forth two of the purest sets of Folk music. John Dady has sparkling and distinctive voice is joined by his brother and “best friend”, Joe who played a possessed fiddle and (sic) flailed merrily on his banjo.” Limerick Press Ireland Limerick Music and Magic Expo 5/97 “Over the last twenty years or more, The Dady Brothers from Rochester NY, have been playing folk- roots music and bringing it in an authentic and enjoyable way to audiences around the world.” The Island Reporter Sanibel Island Florida 3/13/86 “The Dady Brothers, are pair of Yankees with enough Irish Soul to cause an epidemic of smiles” The Boston Globe Jeff McLaughlin 1990 “The list of musical instruments the Dady Brothers command is as long as Kevin McHale’s arm” The Southern Star and Cork Chronicle Cork Ireland 1995 “The Dady Brothers will be bringing their unique and eclectic style of folk and roots music to Cain O’Mohony’s Skibereen this Thursday and The Courtyard in Schull on Sunday next!” The Democrat and Chronicle Rochester NY 2007 Jeff Spevak “The Dady Brothers are Celtic music icons” Press and Sun- Bulletin Binghamton, NY 11/18/99 “If you want the real deal in Irish music, these are the brothers to do it all” City Newspaper Rochester NY 1/4/2000 CD review by Rob Cullivan “At this point in their career, Rochester’s Dady Brothers seem incapable of producing anything but quality folk, traditional, and Irish music. Singing from the Heart is a beautiful tribute to the music the boys find most moving, from Dixieland to Celtic. This is great mix of modern sounds and old-fashioned musical integrity.” The Savannah Irish Festival Program Savannah, Georgia “The Dady Brothers have been a mainstay of the Savannah Irish Festival for many years. Their outstanding performances onstage, coupled with their wonderful outgoing personalities make them one of the favorite groups from past festivals” Talent runs deep in this family; between the two of them, you won’t find an instrument they can’t play.” Adirondack Lakes Center for the Arts “Joe and John Dady consistently win praise for their musicianship and presentation. Their style blends fiddle, mandolin, whistle, guitar, bodhran, banjo, harmonica and uilleann pipes to deliver a superb fusion of Irish and American roots music.” Dunkirk Observer Matt Surtel 3/14/99 “John and Joe Dady are possibly the best purveyors of Irish music. They performed their distinctive mix of folk, Irish and bluegrass to a crowed and enthusiastic room at the Fredonia Opera House.” City Newspaper Chuck Cuminale 11/99 ” The Dady Brothers occupy a unique position in the Rochester music scene. They have a fan base that transcends generations, and seem to please all members of this age diverse group simultaneously.” Landmark Society Rochester NY 2000 “Songs of the Erie Canal” 2000, “The Dady Brothers, Rochester’s world famous Irish duo, and their musicians, perform a tuneful variety of historic songs on this extraordinary CD.” Tommy Makem 1991 “The Dady Brothers have it all, Taste to select good materiel; talent to perform that music excellently, to the delight of their audiences; and the dedication to keep their materiel and performances to the highest standards.” Simon Pontin Senior Producer WXXI-FM Rochester NY “When you think of Irish Music, you think of the Dady Brothers. For over thirty years the brothers have devoted their lives to music and have become the preeminent folk group in Rochester.” Mitzie Collins hammered dulcimer virtuoso, record producer and folk music legend “The Dady Brothers bring genuineness and honest, as well as humor and virtuosity to their performances-whether for a festival crowd or a classroom. They love folk music and love to perform. Their song repertoire ranges from historic ballads to the most recently composed.” Emo Phillips Comedian “Do you guys know any Klezmer?” Rick Dougherty of the The Kingston Trio 2007 “The Dady Brothers have wonderful instrumental work and harmonies. The variety of music they play including guitar, mandolin, violin, bodhran and octave mandolin gives their music a lot of texture and their humor is truly delightful. They’re fine musicians and the nicest couple of guys you’d want to be stuck in an airport with.” “Sing Out!” Magazine Volume 44 Michael Parrish (CD review) “The Dady Brothers are strong singers in the Irish ballad tradition as well as good pickers, they have attracted some impressive guests, notably Tommy and Rory Makem, and dobroist Kevin Maul. The pair aren’t afraid to embellish their roots music with creative instrumental touches. A highlight is “The Man with the Banjo” their stirring and affectionate tribute to Pete Seeger.” My Most Important Day (school paper by Ryan Nation) “My most important day was when I played my violin with the Dady Brothers” Liam Clancy “We were waiting to go on-stage when we heard what we thought was a locomotive roaring through the hotel.” (On- stage comment after the Dadys opened for Makem and Clancy Buffalo 1984) Mark Cuddy Artistic Director Geva Theatre Center “What they bring to “Quilters” and our band is immediate authenticity of Folk musicians, you can hear their music in the background like it’s Ken Burns. They bring that great medium of stories and telling of stories through pieces of music rather than just expressing a feeling.” Frank Emerson Folk Singer “Between them, Joe and John play eight instruments and are about as talented as they come with a variety of music style from traditional Irish to Rock.” Simon Pontin Senior Producer WXXI-FM Rochester NY “When you think of Irish Music, you think of the Dady Brothers. For over thirty years the brothers have devoted their lives to music and have become the preeminent folk group in Rochester.” Jane Fonda “Two thumbs up!” and “Good content” (at private party for Ted Turner and Jane Fonda) Bat McGrath Songwriter Nashville TN “They’re one of the best acoustic acts I’ve seen.” Will Millar Irish Rovers “The lads show a lot of charisma on stage, Joe’s just a great banjo player!” Rick Danko of The legendary The Band 1980 “You guys weren’t just my opening act you were a part of my show. I want you to be in my movie!” City Newspaper Frank DeBlase 3/08 “Whether it’s Wednesday night crowd at Johnny’s, kids clapping and singing along at a school performance, or crowds in Ireland, where the Dadys tour annually, the accessibility and appeal of their Irish folk is undeniable and immense. They have mastered Irish music’s deceptive simplicity and charm.” The Dady Brothers have shared billing and or performed with: Clarence “Gatemouth” Brown * Kate Wolfe* Robin and Linda Williams* Arlo Guthrie*Jim Post*Papa John Creech Rick Danko* Cathie Ryan Band* Tommy Makem and Liam Clancy* Aztec Two Step* Trout Fishing in America* Papa John Creech* Gerry O’Byrne* Cherish the Ladies* Kathy Johnson*Woods Tea Company* Will Millar* The Makem and Spain Brothers* Bill Staines* Jerry O’Sullivan* Marty O’Keefe* Paddy Keenan* The Kingston Trio* Shawn Phillips* John Hume* Tom Chapin* Chet Catallo* Penny Whiskey* Brendan Nolan* Pat and Rosie Maloney* Danny O’Flaherty* The Emigrants* Mike Pavone* Kevin Maul* John McDermott* Carmel Quinn The Robbie O’Connell Band *Mick Maloney* Eugene Lambe* Jimmy Crowley* Old Salt* Creekbend* Susan Werner*Maria Gillard* Jed Curran* Connie Demming* Jeff Rials* Saul Brody* The Story* Ani DiFranco* The Town Pants* The Glengarry Bhoys*Andy Irvine* Jim Bowers* Joe LaMay and Sherrie Reese* Larry Sparks and the Lonesome Ramblers* Michael Hurley* Harry O’Donahue* Tom and Debbie O’Carroll* McGuffy Lane* Bob Franke* Mike Cross* The Ken Hardley Playboys* The St. James Blues Band* Don Potter* The Downchild Blues Band* Buzzo* Bat McGrath*The Colorblind James Experience* Tuck and Patty* Geoff Bartley* Chris Leske and Craig Vance* The Sons of Erin* Harry O’Donahue*Andy M. Stewart* Dan Schmidt and the Shadows* Joe Beard* Bristol Mountain Bluegrass* Christina Harrison* The Wild Geese* The Dustmen* Jeff Elliott* Jonathan Richmond and the Modern Lovers* Bill Craig* Billy Joe and Rockin Red* Karen Mal* Fred Werthman* The Kingston Celidth Band* The Newton Street Irregulars* Double Feature* Cutting the Grass* Kinloch Nelson* The Dave North Trio* Peggy Dolan* Liam Magee*Johnny Murphy *Shashkeen*Paddy Reilly* The Blackthorn Celidth Band* Frank Emerson*The Flying Column* Guaranteed Irish*The Henrie Brothers* Adrian Maher*Garth Fagan* Bill Downen*Liam Maguire*The Provincetown Jug Band*Frank Meyer and Siobhan Maguire*Barbie Holder*Sarah Greene*Paulsen Baker and Garvie*Bob Halperin*Jamie Brockett*Gabriel O’Donahue*Bob White*Bill Brown* Lisa Bigwood*Rich Arnold*Allen Hopkins*Carol Hevron*The Shenannigans*Helen Dougherty*Casey Street Shuffle*The Dugway Dirtband*John Mooney*The Hotfoot Quartet*The Feinians*Morning Star*Brooke and Elaine*Miche Fambro*Margeret Crystal*Jay Unger and Molly Mason*Mitzie Collins* Gan Ainm*Roxanne Zeigler*Eric Rounds*Lisa Hopkins*John Kirk*Walt Michael an Co.*Raquette River Rounders*Kenny Lang* Craig Rogers*Duncan Walls*Dave Donnelly and Frank Sellito*Eiofe Clancy*Jed Marum*Beth Patterson*Catskill Puppet Fiddlers*Gerry & Clare McCrudden*Steve Chute and the GristmillBand*LizCarroll*DannyDoyle*TheIrishBalladeers*DukeJupiter*HuNu*SeamusKennedy*Carol Hevron*Steve West* Laurie Hart*Kips Bay Celidth Band*City Fiddle Phil*Carol Mulligan*Arthur McCarthy*Steve Myles*Joe Farrell* Sun Mountain Fiddler*Kate Lee*Gerry Timlin*Lee Moore*Bill Harrell and the Virginians*Gap Mangione*Geoff Kaufman*Jerry Engler* Eugene Byrne*Tip Splinter*No Windows*Blue Jimmy*Bobby and the Gonners*Dave Van Ronk*Whitey Keese and the Cold Brook Ramblers*Sparky and Rhonda Rucker*Brian Bowers*Dennis Monroe*The Rutherfords*The Continentals*The Fiddlers of the Genesee*Kevin and Samantha Kennedy*Dan Beggeran*Chris O’Neill*Harvey Reid*The Great Padini*Kate Lee*Kevin and Samantha Kennedy*Kathy Lieh Johnson*The Sons of Erin*Vincent and Josephine O’Neill*Paddy Reilly*Marty O’Keefe*The Irish Lads*The Story*The Hogs*Old Salt*The Bristol Mountain Bluegrass Boys*HuNu*Seamus Kennedy*Chris Smither*Eric Bogle and John Munro*Sim Redmond Band*The Aceto Brothers*The Wildes*Kindred*The Wild Rovers*Bob Donavan Band*Kips Bay Celidth Band*Danny Quinn*Garnett Rogers*Susan Werner*Jim Post*Fred Vine*The Wild Geese*The Blarney Bunch*The Irish Breakdown*Dry Branch Fire Squad*Jed Marum*Geoff Kaufman*Dave VanRonk*Billy Joe and Rockin Red*Kinloch Nelson*Dan Duggan*Walt Michael and Co.*The Wolfetones*Chris Smither*Cuisle Mo Chorie*Chris O’Neill*Allen Power*Christina Harrison*Allen Whitney*Jim Moran*Dave North Trio* RECORDED WITH: CONNIE DEMING*STEVE PIPER*VINCENT*JOE LAMAY AND SHERRIE REESE*TOMMY AND RORY MAKEM*MARK ELLIOT*MIKE PAVONE*KEVIN MAUL*RICH ARNOLD*JED CURRAN*JEFF RIALLS*BONNIE ABRAHMS*MEYER AND MAGUIRE*MAYNARD PENLON*THE COLORBLIND JAMES EXPERIENCE*PEG DOLAN*KIRK MCWHORTER*BOB SCHWARTZ*MARTY ROBERTS*BRIAN AYERS AND BLUE JIMMY*JACK WOODS*JEFF ATWOOD*CAROL MULLIGAN*ALLEN POWER* MARIA GILLARD*HELEN DOHERTY*JIM BOWERS*KINDRED*BOB ROOD*LISA HOPKINS*MARTY O’KEEFE*LIAM MAGEE*ROBERT MAXWELL CASE* *HARRY O’DONAHUE*FRANK EMERSON*BAT MCGRATH*COMHALTAS CEOLTIORI(TOM FINUCUANE)*KATHY JOHNSON*DENNIS MONROE*BRIAN COUGHLIN*DUNCAN WALLS*CHARLES JAFFE*MIKE KAUPA*GERRY MCCRUDDEN*DANNY JUSTICE*ROBERT MAXWELL CASE*THE SUN MOUNTAIN FIDDLER*MITZIE COLLINS*ROXANNE ZEIGLER*