Festival 2009 - Fèis 2009
Michael McGoldrick Band - Saturday, Main Tent
Master of flutes, whistles and Uillean pipes, Mike releases his latest studio album in February 2009. Regarded as one of the greatest flute players of all time, Mike has collaborated with the likes of Jim Kerr, Youssou N’Dour and John Cale as well as founding Toss the Feathers and Flook. In 1998 he joined Scottish folk-legends Capercaillie, the same year he joined the Afro-Celt Sound System, and still found time to help launch yet another band; Lunasa.
His solo projects have gained him worldwide acclaim, allowing him the freedom to explore a sound and direction that is both inspiring and truly unique. The Michael McGoldrick band’s live performances have been truly special, allowing audiences to enjoy the sheer energy as well as subtlety of his music.
Michael’s band line-up includes John Joe Kelly, Dezi Donnelly, Ed Boyd, Donald Shaw, Ewen Vernal and James MacKintosh
www.capercaillie.co.uk/theband/michael
