Daire Bracken began performing and touring at a young age with Comhaltas Ceoltoirí na hÉireann whilst at the same time gaining experience in composing and arranging in his school band and other young bands. The most successful of these early ventures being Danú where he and Dónal Clancy were original members of its quartet sized beginnings. Daire also comes form a family of musicians who hold All Ireland titles, his brother Shane Bracken being a renowned concertina player and others to be seen playing worldwide. Being from Dublin, his unique fiddle style extracts elements from the variety of regional styles in Ireland as fiddlers travel the country. Daire has toured and recorded with many artists including; Slide, Púca, Danú, Délos, David Munnelly Band, Stockton's Wing, Liam Clancy, Niamh Parsons, The Black Family, Cathy Ryan, Osna, Galdubh, Gráda, Sliotar, Helen Flaherty, Bevel Jenny, including various DJs and solo ventures. The discography of appearances and compositions is constantly on the increase, Uaine Bheag from Slide's Harmonic Motion CD was recently covered by a heavy metal band!

	Daire is also responsible for Slide's art, graphics, internet and the general good looks of the band
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