Eamonn O'Rourke was born in County Donegal, Ireland.  He grew up in a very musical family and took an interest to music at a very young age.  Eamonn plays bass, guitar, violin and mandolin.  He began his professional career in his late teens playing with small local irish bands.  Eamonn moved to New York in 1993 to further his musical career.  Since moving to the United States he has had wonderful opportunities. Eamonn has worked with a wide variety of artists throughout the United States and Canada. He was given the chance to study with the great Mark O'Connor.  He has also had a successful career as a session musician.  Eamonn has enjoyed producing and composing numerous albums in his studio on Long Island. In 2002 Eamonn was given the wonderful opportunity to join Kathy Mattea.  He is delighted to rejoin Kathy and her band, as a musician and friend, as she embarks on her new acoustic tour.