The Donie Collins Showband

The
Donie Collins
Showband

Based in Askeaton, County Limerick, Donie Collins's Showband went through quite a few musicians over the years but always fielded a top-class dance-band. Among the members at various times were Austin Graham, Charlie Cheevers, Shaun O'Dowd, Chris Grace, Mick Fallahy, Tommy Burke, Don Long, Dave Coady, Harvey Roche and Liam Foley.

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Town/Village/County: Askeaton, Co. Limerick

Vocals: Austin Graham / Johnny Grant / Chris Grace / Seán O'Dowd
Lead Guitar: Liam Foley
2nd Guitar: Martin Roe
Bass:
Trumpet: Harvey Roche / Dave Coady
Sax/Clarinet: Mick Fallahee / Charlie Cheevers
Trombone: Don Long
Drums: Terry Brady
Manager:

Discography:

Selected Discography

1966: Young Love / Mexican Boy - Pye 7N 17004 (Vocals: Chris Grace)
1967: Agricultural Irish Girl / Today’s Teardrops - Pye 7N 17329 (Vocals: Austin Graham)
1969: Get Down With It / I Can’t Help Myself - Target 7N 17682 (Vocals Shaun O'Dowd)
1971: Be My Guest (LP) Talisman STAL(I)1009
1972: Where Is My Castle / Everybody’s Fool - Release RL 622 (Vocals: Terri Fitzgerald)

'Young Love' on CD - The Irish Showband Collection - Pulse PBXCD323
'Get Down With It' and 'I Can’t Help Myself' on CD - Irish Showbands Get Down With It - Sequel NEXCD261

with thanks to Eddie Kelly

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