DeMarco, Tony (1955-)
Dates
- Existence: 1955-
Biographical Note
Tony DeMarco was born in 1955 in Brooklyn and grew up in an Irish-Italian parish. Musically he was drawn initially to American country fiddling and later to New York-based Irish fiddle players Paddy Reynolds, Johnny Cronin, Martin Wynne, and Andy McGann. He has performed and recorded widely, both solo and in collaborations including with Brian Conway. He was the founding director in 2013 of New York Trad Fest.
Source:
"About." tonydemarcomusic.net. Accessed on July 23, 2025.
Festival program, Boston College "My Love is in America" Irish fiddle festival records, IM.M003.1990, John J. Burns Library, Boston College.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Concert, 1990 March 25
Performances by invited fiddle players Kevin Burke, Liz Carroll, Seamus Connolly, Brian Conway, Johnny Cronin, Paddy Cronin, Tony De Marco, Martin Hayes, Eileen Ivers, James Kelly, Andy McGann, Johnny McGreevy, Brendan Mulvihill, Paddy Reynolds, Dale Russ, Martin Wynne, with Mel Mercier on bodhran and bones. Held in Boston College's Gasson Hall.
These recordings have been digitally copied; all original media were retained, but may not be played due to format. Digital use copies can only be accessed in the Burns Library Reading Room.