Phil McGroarty is from Rossnowlagh in Co. Donegal. His wife taught at the local primary school, now closed. Phil was a stone mason by trade - you can tell from his stone mason hands.

Apart from his love of the music session Phil was great craic and known to partake in the odd drop of the old mountain dew.

The love of music has carried down through the McGroarty line with many of his children and their children now accomplished musicians in their own right.


McGroarty, Eddie

I'm Eddie McGroarty aka (chick) from Letterkenny Co. Donegal. I served as a soldier in the Irish Army and am the father of 2 amazing kids.

My passion is percussion! For years I have been playing Irish Traditional music and Latin Rhythms all over Ireland. At the moment I'm gigging with a fantastic musician/composer named Chris Ward who hails from Newcastle in the UK. We have just released our new CD and are keeping our fingers crossed that it does well. Have a listen at http://www.chriswardmusic.com.  I'd be delighted to hear from other musically talented McGroartys.  Please feel free to contact me via email at chickongaz@hotmail.com.


Hey All

 

We are very pleased to announce that TigerBomb's "Nothing to Prove" is now charting at #18 on Virgin Radio 999 Top 20 and is at full popularity on Itunes.

 

Thanks for everyone's messages and support!

 

 Jay McGroarty

 

 About Jay McGroarty
March 2009 Biography Jay McGroarty is a writer and producer of music. He is a multi-instrumentalist as well as having collaborated with a number of talented song writers and producers. He is a Partner in TigerBomb Music. Demo Reel 2009: Jay’s Demo reel includes songs written, co-produced and/or recorded by Grammy winning producer George Massenberg (Billy Joel, Dixie Chicks), Juno winning producer Gavin Brown (Billy Talent), Dora winning producer Kevin Quain (2003 Best New Musical), Uber producer Adam Alexander (Keisha Chante), Mike Turner (Our Lady Peace, Bury the Bully) as well as award winning producer/writer and TigerBomb Music Partner Pat Cooke. Writing and Partnerships: Co-writes include Gavin Brown (EMI), Casey Marshall (EMI), Alex Slate (EMI), Mike Turner (Sony ATV), Kevin Quain, Kenny McLean (Platinum Blond, Clear), Robyn Newman (Big Boom Ent), Pat Cooke (TigerBomb Music), Adam Alexander (PA Productions) and Simon Wilcox (EMI Cayne West). Other Collaborations: Along the way Jay has also collaborated/recorded/performed with guitarist Adrian Eccleston (Kylie Manogue, Nelly Futado), Jessie and Bryden Baird (Feist), composer Ivan Barbotin (Russian Philharmonic, Ballet Jorgen), and Jason Gleed (Sex in the City the Movie, 2008 American Music Award). Jay has also contributed music for national TV commercials including Wal-Mart and Canada Savings Bonds. Jay has recorded demos for both SONY Music Canada and EMI. TigerBomb Music: Jay's production/writing partnership with Pat Cooke (TigerBomb) recently won the Virgin Song writing contest. "Nothing to Prove" is currently 20 on the Virgin Top 20 Countdown. Please request "Nothing to Prove" by Tigerbomb. Jay continues to work with many of Top 40 writers and producers. Please contact through myspace. Jay McGroarty is a member of SOCAN, ASCAP and currently sits as a FACTOR adjudicator.