Morning Star
Mary
Courtney hails from a large musical family from Castlegregory, Co. Kerry,
Ireland. She is the lead singer, guitarist, and bodhran (Irish hand-held drum)
player with the very popular New York based Irish Traditional band 'Morning
Star'. Morning Star plays a compelling combination of Irish Traditional music and
songs. Mary’s voice is beautiful, and
her songs are heartfelt and sincere.
Mary has several recordings, the latest of which is Alive and Kickin”. Other recordings include: 'These Better Days', 'Gra' and 'Away Ye Go Now' . Mary’s latrest CD Mary has a new single deal with MCS (Manhattan Center Studios). This new beautiful song entitled 'The Sky Belongs to Dreamers' was written and composed by her very good friend Dave Mc Gilton from Co. Cork Ireland
Mary has also recorded with Black 47's Larry Kirwan on two of their albums 'Fire of Freedom' and their most recent recording 'New York Town' on the songs 'Living in America' and 'Eleven Years On'. She has sung live many times with the band and most recently on stage at BB Kings NYC for the opening night party for the Tony Award winning play 'The Lieutenant of Inismore'.
Mary has several recordings, the latest of which is Alive and Kickin”. Other recordings include: 'These Better Days', 'Gra' and 'Away Ye Go Now' . Mary’s latrest CD Mary has a new single deal with MCS (Manhattan Center Studios). This new beautiful song entitled 'The Sky Belongs to Dreamers' was written and composed by her very good friend Dave Mc Gilton from Co. Cork Ireland
Mary has also recorded with Black 47's Larry Kirwan on two of their albums 'Fire of Freedom' and their most recent recording 'New York Town' on the songs 'Living in America' and 'Eleven Years On'. She has sung live many times with the band and most recently on stage at BB Kings NYC for the opening night party for the Tony Award winning play 'The Lieutenant of Inismore'.
