Cormac

Cormac are no strangers to the folk scene and have been playing at festivals throughout the UK for the past 7 years. However, the musical pedigree of the individual players goes back much further.  

Joanne has played the flute from the age of 7, has a formal music education and also plays the saxophone and keyboards. Joanne’s favourite instrument is a silver flute on which she can play virtually any style of music ranging from Irish through Country to Rock and Roll!
 
Ken is a self taught musician who started playing guitar flamenco style at the age of 18 and later graduated to Mandolin, Mandola and Banjo as he became interested in Traditional Irish music. He has played as a session musician with various Irish and Folk bands and has a unique Mandolin style. He plays a Sobell Mandolin, acknowledged to be one of the best instruments around and a Ryder 4 string electric mandolin.
 
Alan is an accomplished musician who can play a range of instruments from guitar to keyboards. He has played with several bands ranging from Folk Rock to a top flight Ceili band. He currently features on a Deering electric Banjo and Sobell Bouzuki in Cormac. He is a tunesmith and his knowledge of Irish tunes is unsurpassed.
 
With BBC radio performances under their belt, Cormac is becoming well known for their particular brand of music. Fully equipped and ready to play at all types of venues small to large, the band also specialise in Ceili’s and have excellent Callers for all types, whether an Irish, Scottish or English flavour!