The Hooliemen

Each member is a master of their craft:

Chris Dyson – Fiddle/Vocals (Roisin Ban, Gaelforce, ex-Mike Harding Band, Leeds CCE)

Richard Moss – Guitar/Vocals (ex-Mike Harding Band, Drop the Floor)

Paddy Heffron – Button Accordion/Vocals/Sean-nós Dance (Roisin Ban, Leeds CCE)

Brian Aylward – Flute/Irish Pipes/Whistle/Vocals (Leeds CCE, Damhsa, Ceilihouse)

With up-tempo Irish traditional music at their core, The Hooliemen deliver thrilling jigs and reels, heartfelt ballads, tight vocal harmonies, unaccompanied (a cappella) songs, and the unique flair of sean-nós dance. Their set features beautiful renditions of well-known Irish songs as well as high-energy instrumental sets.

Previously known informally as The Hoolie, the band has performed for over a decade at major events including Whitby Folk Week. Now fully established as The Hooliemen, they are not to be missed.