Dan Dwyer, the lead singer for Southern California Celtic band The Tinker’s Own
was killed in a motorcycle accident October 15. He was 58 years old.
One of the original founders of The Tinker’s Own, Dwyer was known for his fine
baritone, bones playing, and storytelling. His sense of humor, wit, and fervor
for Celtic music endeared him to audiences and fellow band members. The Tinker’s
Own introduced many Southern Californians to Celtic music and showcased
privately at the 2004 Folk Alliance conference in San Diego.
[Obituary courtesy of the Folk Alliance].
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
