Fire in the Bellies

THE BAND

Brendan

// Guitar, Mandola, Vocals

Brendan was reared on the Clancy Brothers, Dubliners, Furey’s and Christy Moore. Having sung the songs all his life he has played for many years with Brigantes, Saving the Turf, Whiskey in the Jar and now loves the craic with Fire in the Bellies

Anne

// Fiddle, Banjolin, Vocals

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Coming from a long line of musicians in the North of Ireland, Anne started her musical career in the Belfast Youth Orchestra which gave her a great basis with which to broaden her horizons. Fortunately for us she has an equal passion for the craic so it’s a perfect fit

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Howard

// Fiddle, Guitar, Vocals

Howard has been around the band for many years and agreed to join us in March 2018. A well known singer songwriter in his own right he brings a great knowledge of traditional tunes and songs

Steve

// Guitar, Ukelele, Vocals

Steve joined the band in 2015 and is always to be found playing in the Irish sessions in the Fylde area of Lancashire. His influences show from the many years he spent in New Zealand

Paul

// Tenor Banjo, Mandolin

Again an ever present at the Irish sessions in the Fylde area, Paul joined the band in 2016 and brings an enthusiasm and an unparalleled desire to bring in new tunes

Mike

// Fiddle, Mandolin, Vocals

Mike brings his own sense of craic with his own style of backing. He just loves playing whether it's gigs, sessions or practices. Mike has spent many years with a number of bands mainly in the North of England