CLICK HERE John Doyle > Shadow and Light
On Shadow and Light, his second solo effort on Compass and the follow up to Wayward Son (2005), Doyle establishes himself as a masterful composer. 10 of the album's 11 tracks were all written by Doyle and include an engaging and mesmerizing combination of songs and tunes. Notable tracks include the Civil War inspired "Clear the Way", which tells the story of the Irish Americans who served, "Liberty's Sweet Shore" about Irish immigration to the US, and the blockbuster set of tunes entitled "Donald Ward's" which features an otherworldly performance from guest fiddler Stuart Duncan. Through it all, Doyle's tenor vocals and driving guitar playing are front and center, establishing him as a multi-faceted talent in Irish music with an album that is destined to become a classic in the genre.

CLICK HERE Liz Carroll & John Doyle > Double Play
Demonstrating continued maturity and invention with a selection of new compositions by both Carroll and Doyle, Double Play also features Doyle's take on a Dick Gaughan song, "A Pound a Week Rise", which, in its original incarnation, paid tribute to the miners of Scotland and England who were involved in a 1984 strike. The original tunes on the CD range from tributes to Irish musical greats such as The Irish Tradition (Billy McComiskey, Brendan Mulvihill, Andy O'Brien) and Tommy Makem (The Clancey Brothers and Tommy Makem), to more personal tunes, named for influential family members. Many of the sets include tunes by each of the musicians, who have seamlessly brought them together in the way that only like-minded artists at the top of their game can. (Listen & Buy)

CLICK HERE John Doyle > Wayward Son
Wayward SonJohn Doyle's gifts as a guitarist, songwriter, vocalist, and producer have played an essential role in the ongoing renaissance of Irish traditional music. Doyle first rose to international prominence with Solas, the all-star Irish/American band whose emergence heralded the arrival of a new generation of bold, inventive traditional musicians. Guests on Wayward Son include Alison Brown, Seamus Egan, John McCusker, Michael McGoldrick, Kate Rusby, Danny Thompson and Linda Thompson. (Listen & Buy)

CLICK HERE Liz Carroll & John Doyle > In Play
In PlayIrish American fiddle master Liz Carroll and Irish guitar powerhouse John Doyle are among the most respected traditional musicians in Irish music today and that fact that their first duo recording is nothing short of brilliant is no surprise. The two have honed their repertoire on the road and on this studio release they captured both the electricity and lyrical nuances of their live show. A Wall Street Journal Top 5 Celtic pick for 2005. (Listen & Buy)

CLICK HERE John Doyle > Evening Comes Early
Evening Comes EarlyJohn's first solo release, showcasing John's "hauntlingly serene" vocals and virtuosic, innovative guitar style. Evening Comes Early features several well known Irish musicians, including Karan Casey, Liz Carroll, and Liz Knowles. Guest vocalists on Evening Comes Early are Karan Casey (formerly of Solas) and Sean Doyle, John Doyle's father. The tunes are lively, enhanced by Doyle's rhythmic style of playing acoustic guitar. (Listen & Buy)