Allison fell in love with Irish and other traditional music while studying piano at Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, TX. Weekly sessions at The Oldtime String Shop and a concert by a Dallas based Irish band, "Tinkers Dam" fueled the fire that has now become a lifelong passion. Allison is known in many musical arenas. As a teacher, she has been a staff member at the annual Winter … [Read more...] about Allison Hicks
2005
Mark Kenneth
Mark is a born and bred Scotsman. He has been learning and playing the accordion since he was 6, studying classically with the British College of Accordionists until he "found" traditional music in himself. Mark has won championships across Scotland and also taken first place at the All Scotland and All Britain level. Most recently he came in 2nd place in the US finals of the 2008 … [Read more...] about Mark Kenneth
Roger Landes
After playing guitar in several garage bands in his teens and studying classical guitar in college, Roger Landes' interest in Irish music was sparked in 1981 by a recording of The Chieftains. He soon obtained a bouzouki and set about learning the intricacies of Irish and Scots dance tunes and accompaniment. In 1982 Roger helped form the popular Celtic group Scartaglen and appeared on the group's … [Read more...] about Roger Landes
Daniel Lowery
Dan Lowery is originally from Dallas, Texas and has been playing Irish music for over twenty years. After learning the tinwhistle and flute at a young age and becoming heavily involved in the local Dallas Irish music scene, he began to travel around the US and Ireland studying traditional music. He eventually moved to New York City, where he spent a decade playing the bar and session circuit. He … [Read more...] about Daniel Lowery
Karen McGarrett
Karen has been playing the harp for over 30 years, and began her studies as a classically trained pedal harpist. She since has included the lever harp, also known as “Celtic” or “Folk” harp, the lap harp, and the historical wire strung harp. She is currently teaching private lessons and playing weddings, receptions, and other special events. In addition to teaching and performing, she worked … [Read more...] about Karen McGarrett
Gordon McLeod
Gordon McLeod has been performing professionally on fiddle and guitar for over 30 years. Gordon tours and performs regularly with McLeod Nine, a folk-roots duo with his wife Christy, and with the well-known Celtic-roots band Beyond The Pale. He is a long time member of the Irish music community in Texas and regular participant in Irish music sessions in the DFW area with the … [Read more...] about Gordon McLeod
Jeff Moore
Jeff Moore has been playing guitar for the past 40 years and is one of the Southwest's most notable Irish musicians, having performed with many local Celtic music ensembles, as well as international touring musicians such as James Keane, John Williams, Liz Carroll, Johnny B. Connolly, James Kelly, Joe Burke and Oisín Mac Diarmada. He has developed a distinct style of accompaniment, using … [Read more...] about Jeff Moore
Cliff Moses
Cliff Moses has been playing Irish traditional music for over 40 years in the San Antonio area. He was a founding member of St. James’s Gate, the oldest Irish band in Texas and the first American band to win the All-Ireland in the category for Instrumental Groups. He played hammered dulcimer with the Gate for 25 years and is a three-time medal winner in solo competition in the … [Read more...] about Cliff Moses
Valerie O’Brien
Valerie O'Brien taught fiddle in 2005. … [Read more...] about Valerie O’Brien
Jerry O’Sullivan
Jerry O'Sullivan has been widely hailed as America's premier uilleann piper. His reputation for technical and melodic mastery of the instrument is unsurpassed in the United States, and is demanding considerable attention overseas. Jerry is also widely recorded on the tin whistle, the low whistle, the highland pipes and the Scottish smallpipes. Born in New York City to an … [Read more...] about Jerry O’Sullivan