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In 2006, Gráda played in 16 different countries.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe group draws from a wide range of influences, which has seen them working with Dave Hingerty (ex Frames drummer, now working a lot with Josh Ritter); Vyviene Long (cellist with Damien Rice); and, as a producer, Trevor Hutchinson (Lúnasa, Sharon Shannon, The Waterboys). Further additions have included Dublin based trumpeter Bill Blackmore and percussionist Rasmus Skovmand.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGráda have received critical acclaim, with their latest album Cloudy Day Navigation appearing multiple times in Irish Music's Top 10 charts. Gráda have received glowing reviews from Irish Music, Sing Out!, The Irish Times, The Evening Herald and The Event Guide.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2008, it was announced Colin Farrell had decided to leave the band. Multi-instrumentalist David Doocey is currently touring with the band. 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