"…unique, invigorating performance. This band doesn’t just play music, it quivers nerves and orchestrates emotions." -Cork Examiner

With forty years experience in the world of traditional music, 70 North American tours, 21 recordings and two Grammy nominations, Boys of the Lough has reached legendary status. The group features Cathal McConnell on flute, whistles and vocals; Dave Richardson on concertina, mandolin, button accordion and cittern; Brendan Begley on button accordion, melodeon, and vocals; Malcolm Stitt on guitar, bouzouki and Highland pipe; and Kevin Henderson on fiddle.

The Boys have established a reputation for technical brilliance and integrity combined with a ready wit and sense of fun. The music ranges widely through traditional melodies of Ireland and encompasses fiddle music of Shetland, Scotland and North America. Compelling dance rhythms, which give the music such life, will lift your audience to their feet; the evocative slow airs and beautifully structured songs — some in the Irish language — will have them coming back for more.

In addition to their regular concert, the Boys offer their Celtic Christmas and Maritime programs. Click here for Concert Programs.

"The most rhythmically bracing of the traditional music bands." -Time Magazine

"Legends" -Boston Globe

"Traditional heroes — played a moving set, putting people on their feet and making them dance the night away." -Irish World