Meet the Band.......
Simon Crehan
Simon Crehan is a guitar player, fiddler and singer from Lattin, Co. Tipperary. He began learning traditional Irish music under the mentorship of Billy Clifford in the Sliabh Luachra style. Simon gained great experience growing up playing in a group with his older brother Patrick at gigs around the country. He won the Patrick O’Keeffe “Young Musician of the Year” Award in 2021 along with other awards in the summer school “Meitheal” and the Fleadh Cheoil competitions. Simon is currently completing his degree in Irish Music in the Irish World Academy in Limerick learning guitar under maestro Conal O’Kane.
Keelan McGrath
Keelan McGrath is an accomplished accordionist, whose exceptional talent has earned him numerous All-Ireland and regional fleadhana wins. He was the youngest recipient of the prestigious Séan Ó Riada Gold Medal in 2017. Keelan has performed both nationally and internationally, representing Irish traditional music at various festivals and events across the globe. Keelan was a valued member of In Tune for Life Orchestra, an ensemble that has raised over €250,000 under the leadership of Ned Kelly and has performed at prestigious events, including the Gradam Cheoil Awards, and has toured France, Italy, and Ireland. He regularly performs across Ireland at various events and gatherings. With his passion for Irish traditional music, Keelan also shares his expertise by teaching masterclasses and workshops. His skills in tune arrangement are highly regarded, and he has an Honors Degree in Traditional Irish Music from the University of Limerick, where he continued to expand his musical knowledge and contribute to the preservation of Irish culture. Keelan is a dedicated advocate for Irish music and culture, with a lifelong commitment to the art form.
Fionn O'Hanlon
Fionn O’Hanlon is a multi-instrumentalist and singer from Boherbue, Co. Cork. Encouraged by his upbringing in the Sliabh Luachra area, Fionn took up traditional music at age 7, starting with the banjo and has added the bouzouki. He performs - melody and accompaniment - and sings at festivals and concerts around Ireland. Fionn is currently studying in University College Cork as a recipient of a Quercus Creative and Performing Arts Scholarship.
John Paul Reynolds
John Paul is a talented and versatile musician originally from Pearl River, NY now based in Moyvane, Co. Kerry. A highly regarded multi-instrumentalist, he has made a name for himself in the Traditional Irish music scene in Ireland, performing with numerous renowned groups and artists both locally and internationally at festivals and on radio and TV. He has toured and shared the stage with some of the biggest names in the genre, such as Joanie Madden, the Sharon Shannon Band, Cathal Hayden, Bryan Murphy and the Gallavanters, the Gaelic Roots show and David Geaney’s The Irish Lads. He has appeared at festivals and workshops throughout Ireland and Europe. He holds numerous All-Ireland and regional fleadhanna medals, solidifying his reputation as a standout performer on both sides of the Atlantic. With his ability to seamlessly transition between the fiddle, banjo, guitar and singing, he has been in great demand as a teacher, and a solo artist.