The Lancashire Irish Band
This Lancashire Irish band consists of three fantastic musicians and vocalists who can play harmonica, flute, Uilleann pipes, banjo, guitar and percussionist between them. They can be booked as a duo (advertised fee), trio or quartet and are happy to perform anywhere in the North West and beyond.
Matt is an accomplished harmonica and flute player who is as much at home playing Irish traditional music as he is the blues. (He won the British Blues Harmonica Championship when he was only twenty-one). As well as being a master of the harmonica, he is also a fine singer and uilleann piper.
The 2nd player is a superb singer, one of the best interpreters of traditional song on these shores and a skilled, dynamic guitar player, equally adept at accompanying vocals and instrumental music.
The 3rd player is one of the best bluegrass banjo players this country has ever produced and he's also a dab hand at playing Irish traditional music as well. His spirited, soulful picking gives a great lift to the music.
The 4th player is a brilliant percussionist, equally adept on bodhran, cajon, congas and a host of other instruments. Drawing on a huge range of influences, from Irish traditional music to Brazilian Samba, he conveys an irresistible drive and energy to everything he plays on!
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The Lancashire Irish Band
Pleasant, arrived well on time
The traditional Irish music went down well with the guests thank you for a lovely evening
Mark Bonney | July 2025
New Hill Farm, Shawforth, Rochdale (Marquee), Wedding
An absolutely fabulous band! The night certainly went with a bang. A very skilled act indeed. I was approached by so many of the guests who said how fabulous the band were. Thankyou for making it a night to remember x
Ann-Marie Williams | July 2024
Tyneside Irish Centre, Newcastle Upon Tyne
The Lancashire Irish Band were amazing. Great songs, fab musicians and a great craic!
Zoe Taylor | April 2024
Deaf village
Top class honestly, brilliant entertainment proper good authentic Irish music. Great night will be booking again. 100%
Lewis Hindley | June 2022
Shrigley Hall Hotel, Wedding
The band were amazing. Played the songs we asked, kept encouraging people to get up to dance which eventually paid off. We really enjoyed having them as part of our day and will definitely book them again.
Andrew Morgan | June 2022
Castle Green Hotel, Kendal, Wedding
Yes they were excellent and were very well received - a great night
Robert Blessett | February 2022
No problem with the booking process at all. The act were very very communicative and punctual. They even played some songs that were not in their normal reperrtoire by my request (they learned the songs especially for us). The lead singers voice was amazing. My Irish colleague who the event was for was amazed at the proper traditional Irish music they played. She said it is so hard to learn. To sum up amazing, really nice guys and would have them back without a shadow of a doubt
Paula Walsh | December 2021
Bolton, Retirement Function
Act arrived in plenty of time - pleasant and friendly.
Very talented, performance exceeded expections.
Roger Williams | March 2019
They were brilliant, all of the band very friendly and were very nice to the people at the party. All smartly dressed and were there right on time. No problem with the booking process.
Kieran Hayes | March 2018
Party
Really good fun at our wedding. Everyone commented how good the band were.
Jennifer Hayes
Cheshire
Second time we have booked these guy's, they were equally as fantastic as the first time, would have no problem recommending them to any one. Very talented musicians. Prompt arrival and very agreeable and flexible, many thanks.
Charlotte Paul O'Brien
Private Party Event, Lancashir
The band were fantastic, everything went brilliant - the music was wonderful and we would definetly hire them again. They made the day thanks.
Couldn't have been happier with the band. Catered to our needs perfectly and created a fantastic atmosphere for all of our guests.
Steven Judge
Leeds
Really good fun, got all ages up on the dance floor which was great!
Jennifer Mullin
North Yorkshire
Based in Lancashire
