Donegal X-Press
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The Donegal X-Press is a
Band history
The Donegal X-Press was formed in early 1997 by Brad Dunnells (
After adding Skye Sadowski (fiddle) and Laura Hein (keyboards), the group released their first album, Whiskey Bars A-Go-Go, in 1999.
In 2000, they released their second album, Quinn's Diaries. The album went on to receive numerous positive reviews, and was named Album of the Year by the Irish Voice, beating out the likes of Sinéad O'Connor and U2. Additionally, the song "Omagh," which appeared on Quinn's Diaries, won First Prize at the Songs for Peace Concert in Cork, in March 2001. Singer Brad Dunnells, who wrote the song, is the only American to ever win the award. Also in 2000, Jeff Malcom (bass, drums) joined the band. Jeff and Skye are married and have three children.
The band has continued to tour and release albums, the latest being Father O'Leary Memorial Boys Club in 2005.
Discography
- Whiskey Bars A-Go-Go (1999)
- Quinn's Diaries (2000)
- Translations (2001)
- Stand Alone (2003)
- Father O'Leary Memorial Boys Club (2005)
- Paid Off The Boom (2012)