'Fiddling phenomenon Máiréad Nesbitt, 'a demon of a fiddle player'- New York Times, has one foot in the traditional Irish camp & another in the chill out ambient groove. It debuted on no less that 4 separate Billboard Charts; #4 World Music, #9 Classical Crossover, # 9 Heatseekers, #11 Classical Charts. Her new violin line, the Máiréad Nesbitt Celtic Violin Line is available now on www.maireadnesb
ittviolin.com The Nesbitt family album, DEVIL'S BIT SESSIONS released 30th June 2017 debuting at #9 on Billboard World Music Chart.
’I have to tip my hat-or rather my metaphorical bow- to Máiréad Nesbitt. Nesbitt’s album HIBERNIA proved itself a great accomplishment in both Classical and Celtic genres. It used the image of Hibernia to promote a musical legacy with integrity and energized re-vision.’’ –The Irish Echo.
'Startlingly good. Quite simply. A prodigiously ambitious own label release from Máiréad'– Irish Music Magazine.
'Beautifully executed, DEVIL'S BIT SESSIONS is a rivetingly engaging listen. More power to the Nesbitts!'– Irish Music Magazine.
“Renowned violinist and founding member of Celtic Woman, Máiréad Nesbitt then beautifully leads into a rock session worthy of Madison Square Garden-The Who’s Baba O’Riley explodes through the venue.”-Theater Pizzazz.
“Nesbitt’s featured performances on Celtic violin are the most consistently thrilling highlights of the show.”-DC Metro Scene.
“Violinist Máiréad Nesbitt fiddles on the Celtic violin like nobody’s business!”-NY Daily News.
“Máiréad Nesbitt’s performance a thrilling highlight.”-Broadway World.
“Celtic Violinist Máiréad Nesbitt, the clear standout.”-The Hollywood Reporter.