Master of flutes, whistles and Uillean pipes, Michael McGoldrick will produce his first studio album since the release of Wired (‘some of the most exciting, inventive and sophisticated music you’ll find anywhere' - The Sunday Herald) in February 2009.

Regarded as one of the greatest flute players of all time, Mike has collaborated with the likes of Jim Kerr, Youssou N’Dour and John Cale as well as founding Toss the Feathers and Flook. In 1998 Mike was invited to join Scottish folk-legends Capercaillie (described by Mojo Magazine as a ‘folk marriage made in heaven’) and in the same year joined the Afro-Celt Soundsystem, still finding time to help launch yet another band; Lunasa.

His band’s live performances have been truly special, allowing audiences to enjoy the sheer energy as well as subtlety of his music.

The Guardian – ‘Best of all, Michael McGoldrick’s 12 strong line-up was as thrilling as a full tilt U2’

The Independent – ‘traditional melodies, contemporary dance-floor rhythms and jazz/funk workouts: one of the most adventurous yet intelligently configured sounds currently to be heard in any genre’
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