Chloe Agnew

Irish Contemporary Folk-Pop Duo Continues Their U.S. Tour with Exclusive Stop at The Strand Fans of THE CELTIC TENORS already know the name BRIAN MCGRANE, the talented and dashing Music Director and Pianist for the sensational Irish Classical Crossover Group. During The Tenors’ concerts, Brian would accompany the boys on piano or guitar, add some vocals, and also perform solo numbers that showcased his music and songwriting skills. In 2017, Brian began collaborating with his good friend, CHLOË AGNEW, an international star in her own right, and shortly thereafter, THE BRAVE COLLIDE came to be! The contemporary folk-pop duo Irish Singer Songwriters are back on tour in the U.S, and we are thrilled that they’re returning to Zelienople! CHLOË AGNEW, the daughter of entertainer Adéle “Twink” King and Irish oboist David Agnew, was born in Dublin into a life of acting, singing, and dancing. She made her first TV appearance at the age of 4, and enjoyed early success from the age of 14 as an integral part of world-class performing collective CELTIC WOMAN. Since then she has performed all around the globe, both as a solo artist and alongside some incredible collaborators (Chicago, John Driscoll Hopkins, Ryan Silverman) and organizations (Guinness Book of Records, Military Tattoo Festival, Notre Dame’s Fighting Irish). Chloë has also had the honor of performing for three consecutive US presidents (Clinton, Bush, Obama), and is a part of Ireland’s newest creative platform The X Collective, alongside some of the best industry creatives and performers. She is currently working on a series of solo projects and collaborations. BRIAN MCGRANE is a singer, songwriter, and producer from the small Irish town of Navan. From leading the church choir at age 7 to forming his own rock band at age 12, McGrane has been a music enthusiast and performer for most of his life. At age 22 McGrane was handpicked to tour as piano player and backing vocalist for the internationally-renowned CELTIC WOMAN. In addition to his work with THE CELTIC TENORS, He has done countless original shows, landed a place on SPIN 103.8’s ‘One To Watch’ with Sarina Belissimo, and supported Tom Walker at the Kinsale Shark Awards in 2019. He has produced songs for Connie Talbot (Britain’s Got Talent) and Chloë Agnew (Celtic Woman) among many others, while his own music has been (and continues to be) widely streamed in Ireland, the States, and beyond. These incredibly talented solo artists first joined forces in 2017. After releasing a well-received cover of Coldplays’ Everglow, their strong friendship also lended well to their professional relationship. One cover turned into many, then in 2021 Agnew and McGrane released their first original track Somebody Just Like You which set an official partnership in motion. The Duo have just released their third single The First Time and are embarking on their first tour of Ireland and the United States. Chloë and Brian aspire to reintroduce a simple musical concept to a generation who may have forgotten the power of a performing duo. Watch a promo video below of The Brave Collide. After watching it, you’ll see why you will want to attend this tremendous concert!!