The Maurice Mulcahy Band began in 1952,
when four brothers Maurice (trumpet and band leader)
David (tenor sax and coach driver) Mike (baritone
sax) and Joe (toner sax and clarinet)
from Mitchelstown, Co Cork
Prior to the showbands. most "bands"
in Ireland in the early 50's
were similar to the "big bands" of the 1940's
They had 10 to 14 musicians and all sat on
stage for the night and played their instruments
and read the music from the arrangment sheets
in front of them on music stands.
They were dressed in black suits and bow ties
and gleaming white shirts, very elegant!
Maurice Mulcahy Big Band The last of the big
orchestras in Ireland
They adapted to the new scene and continued
to have many years of success
and continued well into the Showband years
They also made a few successful albums
Maurice Mulcahy died on August 22nd 1963
Dave Mulcahy died in December 1975,
Mike Mulcahy died August 14th 2003.
