Banna - Behind the Music
Mary Barrett and Paul Wood have been playing Irish music together for delighted audiences since 2001. What started as a church musician connection evolved into an Irish music collaboration after discovering a shared love for the land and the music. Sharing common roots in County Kerry, Ireland, the name BANNA is taken from a beloved beach (Banna Strand) in the region.
Comprised of a beautiful blending of rich voices, guitar and some lively electronic background accompaniment to get your feet a'tappin', BANNA’s music will transport you to places both majestic and magical. BANNA takes you the distance from such hauntingly lovely ballads as “Wild Mountain Thyme” to rollicking, Irish sing-a-longs such as “Whiskey in the Jar”.
ABOUT US:
Paul Wood:
Paul has been a professional freelance musician for the past 2 decades. When not singing Irish music, Paul can be found singing and playing in area churches and community theater. With BANNA, Paul is happy to be able to share with you the music that is part of his heritage and close to his heart - Irish music.
Mary Barrett:
Since she was a teen, Mary has been singing professionally, and has acted in many musical theatre productions. Performing with Paul in BANNA, Mary has been able to sing her favorite type of music – Irish - and share her musical gifts in a variety of venues for people of all ages. Mary just loves to sing, and it shows!
Comprised of a beautiful blending of rich voices, guitar and some lively electronic background accompaniment to get your feet a'tappin', BANNA’s music will transport you to places both majestic and magical. BANNA takes you the distance from such hauntingly lovely ballads as “Wild Mountain Thyme” to rollicking, Irish sing-a-longs such as “Whiskey in the Jar”.
ABOUT US:
Paul Wood:
Paul has been a professional freelance musician for the past 2 decades. When not singing Irish music, Paul can be found singing and playing in area churches and community theater. With BANNA, Paul is happy to be able to share with you the music that is part of his heritage and close to his heart - Irish music.
Mary Barrett:
Since she was a teen, Mary has been singing professionally, and has acted in many musical theatre productions. Performing with Paul in BANNA, Mary has been able to sing her favorite type of music – Irish - and share her musical gifts in a variety of venues for people of all ages. Mary just loves to sing, and it shows!