Eileen Niehouse is one of very few women playing fingerstyle Celtic guitar music (DADGAD tuning). She credits or blames her mother, a native of Co. Galway, for the massive Irish influence in her life. Herself a native of Denver, Colorado, Eileen has been a performer of note since the 70's, when she and 10 other women formed the once-a-year showcase, free-for-all, multi-styled musical group, The Mother Folkers. Eileen will go down in history as the person who thought of their name. She has released one solo recording, the critically acclaimed "Mad Grace".

She is included on a recording accompanying Pierre Bensusan's DADGAD Guitar Book along with other guitar greats like David Surrette and Pierre Bensusan himself.

Eileen is returning for her third Celtic Women International Conference. In demand because of the virtuosity and versatility of her playing (she will be accompanying some of the other artists), Eileen is also a welcome returnee for her wonderful sense of humour.

madgrace@rmi.net
303-455-3882