Career
Moran began playing the fiddle in 1982 as a student of fiddle player Kelly Russell. Moran ’s Sliabh Luachra 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 Ireland with many prominent artists in traditional Irish and Newfoundland music, including Séamus Creagh, The Chieftains, Paddy Keenan, Ryan"s Fancy, The Sons of Erin and he has appeared at 25 consecutive Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festivals.
He also currently performs with Street.John"s local band Heel and Toe. Moran is also a record producer.
Reels: Teetotalers / The Ships are Sailing (3:09) Polkas: I Didn"t Drink The Rum / Jim Keeffe"s / The Gortnatubrid (3:22) Jigs: Sean Ryan"s / Cliffs of Moher (3:02) Reels: Julia Delaney / Farewell to Erin (4:52).
