Born in Manchester, UK, of Irish parents, Mike has been a road warrior since his teen years, most notably distinguishing himself in the top-shelf bands, Lunasa and Capercaillie. With his powerful, yet subtle flute, whistles, and uillean pipes, Mike has performed all over Europe, the US, Canada, and worldwide. Has performed with Kate Rusby, Mark Knopfler, Eric Clapton, and like. John has been a regular for many years with the Transatlantic Sessions at the Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow.
Likewise, John has been a professional since his teenage years when he hit the road with Seamus Egan and Joanie Madden, then went on to found the groundbreaking Irish American band Solas with Seamus. He has since forged a formidable solo career as producer, musician, songwriter, and singer. John’s signature percussive and emotive finger picking has been the choice on over 150 recordings of traditional Irish, bluegrass, old-time, English folk, and Americana with everyone from Eric Clapton to Tim O’Brien, Kate Rusby, Alison Brown, Liz Carroll, Linda Thompson, and a very long list of luminaries in folk music.
John and Mike individually are the very best in each of their respective instruments; collectively they are a powerhouse and truly not to be missed.
Presented by Baltimore Folk Club
Location: The Patterson & Creativity Center
Location: The Marquee Lounge
Location: The Theater
Location: The Theater
