Amy Basse - Vocals, Fiddle, Cello, Guitar

 

Amy has been a longtime  mainstay on the Irish music scene in the Boston area and beyond. Amy is a dynamic entertainer and has performed with Aoife Clancy, Robbie O'Connell, Lori McKenna, Tom Rush and many more. The latest music project she has been involved with, "Spinning Lily", produced a critically acclaimed selection of instrumentals from several genres of music including the title track on the album --her own composition. Amy is a wonderful singer, her voice bringing to life songs from traditional to contemporary and adding her own songs to present audiences with a broad array of music. Amy's passionate performance on the fiddle should not be missed as she mixes airs and waltzes along side fiery and energetic tunes from both sides of the Atlantic.

Martin Butler - Bodhran & Vocals 

 

Martin hails from County Tipperary, Ireland and has been a regular on the music scene in Boston for several years. He has played with several bands in the area over the years. In addition he has played with Finbar Furey and toured with Irish Tenor Ronan Tynan. Martin's playing, singing and performing of historical and popular poems of his native land has enjoyed great reviews. He is a sought after musician for sessions, recordings, teaching and lectures. Martin credits family sing-songs and his family's reverence for history and culture for his passion for history and the music of his native land.  

David Bowman - Tin whistle, Vocals 

 

David grew up on Martha's Vineyard hearing the music of Ireland mixed with sea shanties and songs of Irish immigration. He began his musical journey at a young age, learning songs and the tin whistle -- an instrument at which he excels. David is a regular on the Boston music scene as a musician and as a teacher. He is a terrific performer whether playing a tune, singing or backing a song. 

 

Mike Kelleher: Voice, Guitar, Bodhran and Mandolin

Mike Kelleher has played music for a number of bands since the early 1990's. He has worked as a percussionist, singer, guitarist, and mandolin player.  Currently, his time is split between performing as a solo artist, playing in the rock cover band Puddlefish, and playing the Saturday Irish session at the Irish Cultural Center in Canton, Massachusetts.  A singer/songwriter in his own right, Mike is working on a solo CD set for release in 2010.