Michael Babick, singer, guitarist, and songwriter has been a professional musician for over 20 years. His inspiration for Celtic music comes from researching his lineage; recent trips to Ireland solidified his sense of heritage. The individual talents of The Barley Boys’ powerful drums, melodic bass, high energy fiddle and innovative guitars all join together to form a new full and exciting sound.The Barley Boys have taken their live performances from the local pub scene to the festival stages across the nation. The band has reached a new presence in the Celtic Music scene of today. The Barley Boys have played such venues as The Bethlehem Celtic Classic, Irish 2000 in Altamont, NY, The Slainte Fest in Long Island, NY and The Newport Irish Festival in Rhode Island.