Brian Finnegan -

from Armagh, a founder member of Upstairs in a Tent.

'...a thrilling talent, marvellous technical dexterity, bold musical imagination and urgent tone combining in playing of breathtaking suppleness and delicacy'

- Scotland on Sunday

'He stands out, in a nation of wonderful flute players, as much more than a technical virtuoso, his playing having the freewheeling lightness of touch and inspired musical understanding that flows into improvisation in real time, at reel speed.'

Norman Chalmers, The List

Sarah Allen -

from London, a founder member of The Barely Works and BIGJIG.

'The force, power, virtuosity, exuberance and sheer joie de vivre of her playing had the audience on their feet from the opening bar'

- The Shetland Times

Ed Boyd -

from Bath, founder member of Kershaw faves Red Ciel.

'... A lot more than your traditional rhythm guitarist. His fingerpicking became complex at times, but he always retained a clear, bell-like tone which one seldom hears on a steel strung guitar'

- Irish Music Magazine

 John Joe Kelly -

from Manchester, has played with Altan and Paul Brady, probably the best bodhran player in the world.

'...to say John Joe Kelly plays the bodhran, is like saying Mount Everest is a bit of a climb'

- Sidmouth Music Festival,
Paul Saunders, March '99