At The Racket

Formed in 1997, At the Racket quickly established themselves as one of the most uplifting and high-spirited bands on the traditional music scene. They bring an interesting new sound to Irish music today, playing seriously joyous music which will lift hearts and dare the feet to stop dancing.

At the Racket are:

John Carty (fiddle and banjo) is originally from London now living in Boyle, Co. Roscommon. Well -known on the traditional circuit as recipient of TG4 Traditional Musician of the Year in 2003, John also plays with Matt Molloy and Patrick Street.

Brian McGrath (piano, tenor guitar, and banjo) is originally from Co. Fermanagh now living in Galway. He has played and recorded with all the big names in Traditional music including De Dannan and Four Men and a Dog.

Séamus O'Donnell (flute, saxophone and vocals) is part of the O’Donnell clan from Aclare, Co. Sligo and continues their wonderful family singing tradition. He is particularly respected for his uniquely traditional style on the saxophone.

Michael McCague (guitar) is from Scotstown, Co. Monaghan, but he has been living and playing in Galway since 2001. He is highly in demand as an accompanist and has recorded on various traditional albums to date.

At the Racket are in great demand for festivals throughout Ireland, the UK and the continent and they have toured extensively. Their infectious debut album (At the Racket) was followed by Mirth Making Heroes. With echoes of the pioneering Irish dance bands of the 1920s, At the Racket is a band to fill lungs with pure oxygen and set souls ablaze!