Promote your Bluegrass

The Knotty Pine String Band continue to bring their eclectic mix of music to a wide bluegrass audience with their mixture of traditional and contemporary material. In 1994, when the newly formed Knotty Pine String Band first appeared at the Bluegrass Festival in the Ulster American Folk Park, nobody knew just what the future held in store for the band. Over the next 13 years the band went on to appear at all the major festivals in both Ireland and the UK and were the first Irish band to appear at the European World of Bluegrass Festival in The Netherlands. Knotty Pine is still a major force in the bluegrass scene both at home and abroad. In 2007 the band continues to entertain and captivate their audience in the same engaging way that first awarded them recognition. TEL 02882 243888

Northern Exposure from Armagh comprise of two brothers Pete and Patsy Toman and Pete’s son, Jonathan. They have taken part in most of the bluegrass festivals in Ireland. Patsy’s role in the band is lead singer and guitarist, while Pete sings and plays double bass. Jonathan is the mainstay in the band with his exhilarating banjo playing and guitar picking. Jonathan was involved in a banjo album called 'Banjo Influence', a CD featuring a number of players from all over the world. Tel 02838 3327539

The Broken String Band play traditional, raw acoustic Appalachian mountain music at its foot tappin’ best. This dynamic band features Geordie McAdam who has teamed up with his old friend Michael Ash. Both are former members of The Black Mountain String Band. They play old-time music with real passion and enthusiasm. Along with Geordie and Michael are the Muirhead brothers, Ivan and Adrian. Two exceptional musicians with a long tradition of music in the family, this pair add the bluegrass sound and drive to the band. With bass player Big Walty, these guys have real talent and gel together with ease. Fun is their number one priority!