john mcsherry

Feile Live is a very persuasive debut offering from John McSherry, Brendán Quinn and Francis McIlduff. Their musical connection and rapport shine through, along with their confidence, energy and drive.

Featuring legendary Belfast piper John McSherry alongside fellow piper/whistler Tyler Duncan and Michael Shimmin & Joe Dart, the olllam return with their long-awaited second album elllegy on which they continue their exploration of the underbelly of Irish music.

Featuring the core trio of John McSherry and Detroit natives Tyler Duncan and Michael Shimmin, our Song of the Day comes from ‘the olllam’ who continue to push the envelope in blending funk, jazz and tradition.

Our Tune of the Day comes from The Finnegan McSherry Project, recorded live at this year’s Fleadh. Featuring John McSherry and Brian Finnegan who are joined by their good friends Donal O’Connor, Niall Murphy, Sean Og Graham and John Joe Kelly.

The Seven Suns is replete with the wisdom wrought in a time when humanity existed in tune with nature, rather than in dominion over it. There are legends, ideas and timeless rituals to explore – from the venerable grandeur of stone monuments to the intricate, spellbinding symmetry of a snowflake…above all, though, there is enthralling music.

Watch the latest video from John McSherry for The Atlantean, a track from his new concept album The Seven Suns. A musical journey into the heart of ancient Ireland, richly inlaid with elements both personal and national, mundane and mythical.

Described as Ireland’s equivalent to the story of the blues in America, The Wheels of the World tells the fascinating story of Ullieann Pipers through some of the most entertaining and revealing interviews – a seriously riveting read.

With Ulaid, John McSherry, Dónal O’Connor & Seán Óg Graham have made a distinguished release. One that, from the start, offers a freshness, an open-air quality about the scheme of things, with playing that seems to deliberately take a step back. It’s a joy to listen to.

John McSherry, Dónal O’Connor & Seán Óg Graham release their new album ‘Ulaid’ tomorrow. Watch them performing ‘Roll it there Roisín’ live on FleadhTV on TG4.

A Transatlantic triumph, John McSherry talks exclusively to FRUK about the olllam built on his enduring musical friendship with Detroit based Tyler Duncan and new recruit Michael Shimmin.

At FRUK we are very excited by the announcement of a UK and Irish tour from the olllam featuring the core trio of John McSherry, Tyler Duncan and Mike Shimmin. One you don’t want to miss.

Three remarkable musicians will perform at Halsway Manor on Saturday 3 November. In concert: two leading Uilleann Pipers John McSherry and Steve Turner will be joined by Vicki Swan playing the traditional Swedish Nyckelharpa.