Lúnasa

Once described as an “Irish music dream team”, Lúnasa’s complex arrangements and unique sound reshaped the boundaries of traditional music and energised audiences the world over. Having since sold over a quarter of a million records and performed over 2,500 shows across 36 countries including high profile concerts at The Hollywood Bowl, New York’s Carnegie Hall, Glastonbury Festival and Bercy Arena Paris, Lúnasa has won multiple awards and become one of the most influential bands in the history of traditional music. The current lineup features: Tyrone’s Trevor Hutchinson, who achieved fame as the bassist with the The Waterboys; Armagh piper Cillian Vallely who was a member of Riverdance and recorded with Bruce Springsteen; Birmingham born Flute player Kevin Crawford, considered one of Ireland’s greatest flute players, a member of Moving Cloud; award-winning fiddler Seán Smyth, who performed with Donal Lunny’s legendary Coolfin and accordionist Alan Kelly; Guitarist Ed Boyd who made a name for himself in the UK folkscene with bands such as Flook, Kate Rusby, and Cara Dillon. “The new gods of Irish music...nobody since the Bothies has wielded such a thrilling rhythmic underlay.” - MOJO Magazine “Anybody who listens can’t help but find them contagious.” - Billboard