Date and Time
Saturday, April 11th, 2026
7:00 pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm)
Pat is the very definition of a seasoned folksinger, bringing more than 45 years of experience to every performance. His diverse repertoire, shaped by a wide range of musical influences, keeps audiences engaged, refreshed, and eager for more.
With the warm tones of his five-string banjo alongside acoustic guitar, Pat creates a rich, inviting ambience that perfectly complements his storytelling and thoughtful song introductions. He takes pride in drawing listeners in and turning every show into a memorable experience.
Expect a blend of heartfelt originals, as well as familiar and not so familiar songs. From the very first note, Pat will have you relaxed and ready to listen and sing.
About the Artist
Pat hails from a quiet rural area of County Cork, Ireland called Dripsey. With over 40 years of public performing as a folksinger, guitarist, 5 string banjoist, he is a seasoned performer with many influences including Luke Kelly, Tommy Makem, Liam Clancy, Christy Moore, Pete Seeger, Stan Rogers, Tom Paxton, Eric Bogle to name but a few. Stagecraft and audience interaction come as second nature from years of experience and learning of the craft from those gone before him. He specializes in the long-neck folk banjo and has given many workshops on this instrument. He is an accomplished clawhammer-style banjo player. He has many recordings of his work and has been in steady demand as a session musician. In recent years, Pat has begun his journey as a songwriter.
Pat has performed mainly as a solo act in pubs, festivals, and concerts in Ireland, the UK, the USA, Canada, Germany, and Switzerland as well as folk music cruises. He has played support to many acts over the years in Ireland including The Furey Brothers & Davey Arthur, Christy Moore, Mick Hanly, Ryan’s Fancy, Tommy Makem, Brendan Grace, and The Wolfe Tones, and shared bills with various acts as diverse as Tommy Makem and The Kruger Brothers. He has appeared on Irish Language TV Channel TG4 twice and on NBC, Charlotte, NC, USA. He has given presentations on folk music and history through song and story. He receives airplay on local radio and occasionally on national radio.
