Conor Hearn

Conor Hearn is a stylistically diverse guitar player and instructor who specializes in accompaniment of traditional Irish and Scottish fiddle playing. Hailing from the Irish music communities of Washington D.C. and Maryland, Conor grew up playing fiddle and guitar in traditional Irish music sessions. While working on his B.A in English Literature and minor in Music at Tufts University, Conor started working as a professional guitarist by lending his innovative rhythmic skills to the panoply of traditional music groups and projects taking shape in the Boston area folk music scene. He has since performed on programs like Brian O'Donovan's Celtic Sojourn and teaches guitar at music festivals such as the Swannanoa Gathering and Alasdair Fraser's Sierra Fiddle Camp. His work as a songwriter combines elements of traditional folk songs and literature, and fashion magazine DuJour describes his vocals as “flawlessly rugged.” A versatile sideman, Conor tours with groups like the traditional Celtic duo “Rakish” and Afro-Celtic-Funk band “Soulsha,” and performs with renowned Irish music icons like Seamus Egan, John Whelan, and more. Conor currently makes his home in Medford, MA where he performs and teaches regularly.