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San Diego Irish Band 2
This San Diego Irish Band are two incredibly talented musicians. Brian's robust vocals and Paul's incredible versatility with stringed instruments combine to produce some of the best Celtic music in Southern California. Playing everything from frolicking pub music and private parties to haunting ballads and house concerts, the pair have a unique flair for captivating any crowd.
This San Diego Irish Band is the only choice for classy, lively, humorous and entertaining, Irish Music, and Scottish Music in San Diego, California, and the USA. Specializing in festivals, private functions, weddings, St. Patrick's Day events and Irish and Scottish pubs. For some quick music samples use the audio player at the top of the page.
San Diego Irish Band bios
Brian - Lead singer / Manager
The entertainer, MC, musician, singer, sound engineer and producer of this San Diego Irish Band. He is the man to talk to about all things Scottish. Brian is a busy man, bringing his enthusiasm, good humor, and great musicianship to venues throughout the country.
Brian grew up in Glasgow, Scotland and having specialized in sound engineering at the prestigious Strathclyde University, headed on the road. Now residing in North San Diego County in California, he regularly plays solo, or as a duo with this San Diego Irish Band, or with his four/five piece ensemble. Performing Scottish and Irish music is his specialty but is known to pull out some classic covers from time to time. It’s all about the audience having a good time.
Paul - Fiddle / Mandolin / strings
Paul comes from a family of actors, artists and musicians involved in creative arts. Paul has been intensely involved in his craft from the time he was a child. He began performing for audiences from the age of 10. He studied music through high school and majored in music in college. He began teaching students when he was 20.
Paul has traveled extensively with a variety of bands. He has mastered jazz, classical, country, rock, bluegrass, Cajun, zydeco, flamenco as well as Scottish and Irish folk music. Paul is also an accomplished songwriter and arranger having played with 'The Chieftains', 'The Young Dubliners', 'Blended Spirits', 'Ken O' Mally', and regularly performed in LA's oldest Irish Pub Molly Malone's with 'Garrison White', and 'Glen Cornick', original bass player for 'Jethro Tull'. He also opened for 'The Wolftones', 'Willy Clancy', Tommy Makem', and 'Billy Connelly' and with this San Diego Irish Band.
“I just wanted to take a moment and thank you both for doing a wonderful job at my dad’s surprise party. He, along with everyone else had a great time!! Thanks again.”
Meaghan Hardy – Private Party (Feb 12, 2010)
“Thank you so much for playing at our wedding. You guys were fantastic!”
Sabrina Harter – Beaumont, CA, (May 15th 2010)
“Thank YOU!!? We can’t stop talking about how much fun we had and how great you guys were!!?? Hope you have a very happy Thanksgiving and I’m sure we’ll see you at O’ Sullivan’s soon! Take care, Nicole”.
Nicole – Rancho Bernardo Inn (Nov 22, 2008)
“[This artist] has been performing at our pub throughout the years and is a great performer. People love his interactive spirit and sense of humor. He is reliable and always welcome back at our pub”.
Terri – O’ Sullivan’s Irish Pub in Carlsbad (Jun 29, 2009)
“You guys were a great hit so we will book you again next spring. The people who came will talk it up”.
Mac Collins – St. Mark’s (Jun 16, 2009)
“Thanks for doing such a great job at my sister’s 70th birthday party. Thanks again!”.
Marian – Private birthday party (May 11, 2009)
“[These musicians] are a wonderful Irish duo who always keep the crowd entertained and having a good time. They are always professional and easy to work with.”
Denise Munson – Killarney’s Restaurant and Irish Pub, Temecula, CA (Aug 19, 2009)