Member Since: 03/04/2006
Band Website: www.richiemccoy.com(coming soon)
Band Members: Richie McCoy: Richie is from Limerick, Ireland and is a lover of accoustic music. He studied classical flute from the age of 7 right through to the age of 25. He is a self thought guitar player which gives him is own style and originality when playing. He also plays, Trombone, all 4 recorders, piano and even had a spell on bagpipes. He enjoys going to gigs as much as he does playing them.Jodine McCoy: Jodine is Richie's sister also from Limerick and has been studying music since the age of 5 and has just finished her degree in Music from UCC. She has played violin in nearly every style at this stage including classical, country, traditional, bluegrass and rock. She is also accomplished on piano and has had a small amount of time playing traditional Irish flute.Nick Carswell: A very well known musician and a songwriter himself Nick has been playing anything he can find since he could breath. Falling in on Piano, Guitar, Bass and vocals with Richie, Nick has made himself a valuable member to this group. Especially since he's the best utility musician to have ever walked and can play anything just on asking.Blaine Mackessy: Currently studying under Michael O'Sullibhan in the University of Limerick Blane's piano accordian playing is what brings a certain unique sound to Richie's songs. Swapping with Nick from time to time Blane also falls in on Piano when needed and only needs one listen to add a rift.Paddy O'Halloran: Paddy is the legend of the band. Richie and Paddy first met doing trad sessions in Adare in County Limerick. Also involved was Blaine. Paddy plays percussion and is self thought which gives him a unique style which Richie likes. The two play well together and have always enjoyed playing together.
Influences: John Martyn, Damien Dempsey, Bob Dylan, The Band, Damien Rice, Johnny Cash
Sounds Like: Richie McCoy
Record Label: BadPenny Records.