• Fiddle •

On fiddle is Waterford multi-instrumentalist Rebecca McCarthy-Kent; equally accomplished in both classical and traditional music, she has numerous accolades to her name including the Fiddler of Dooney (2010), Bonn Óir Seán Ó Riada (2019) and multiple All-Ireland Fleadh titles in both fiddle and piano. Also a notable composer, she was most recently chosen as one of ten Irish composers to contribute to the highly anticipated publication Folk Tunes from the Women (Tickell 2023). When not touring, she spends her days performing with various projects, including Celtic Steps the Show, and teaching at festivals, summer schools and universities across the country and beyond.

• Vocals | Concertina •

Bringing a north-westerly influence to the band is Susan Coleman, hailing from Castlefinn, Co. Donegal. She grew up in a home filled with music on both sides of her family. She learned music from her mother’s side, the renowned Harper Family from Donegal. Her singing she learned from her father’s family, the Colemans and Hirrells. Following in her family’s footsteps, Susan has gained widespread recognition through competition, winning numerous awards at All-Ireland level Fleadhanna. Susan is currently working full-time as a musician, performing with various bands and projects, teaching at festivals across Europe, as well as offering private lessons.

• Uillean Pipes | Flute | Whistles •

Simon’s musical journey began when he was eight years old, leading him from the folk music of his native Bavaria to the traditional music of southern Italy, to the music of northern Scotland and eventually to Ireland, where he found his love for Irish music and the uilleann pipes. Alongside touring with numerous projects including German-based folk band Cara (Irish Music Awards, Kaarster Stern, Freiburger Leiter) and recording countless albums with his own bands as well as a guest artist, he released his double solo album “Half-Way There” and “Another Way to Go” in 2022 which catapulted him to the top of the young generation of Irish musicians. His album was received well by critics with Irish Music Magazine describing his music as “sizzling with a wild youthful burst of energy” and the album being nominated for the prestigious “Price of the German Record Critics”.

• Guitar | Bodhrán •

Hailing from Killarney, County Kerry is multi-instrumentalist Seán Kelliher. He began to learn Irish music at the tender age of seven and since then, has travelled the world as a solo and group performer on a multitude of instruments. His musicianship has earned him several awards including two All-Ireland Fleadh titles and the prestigious Micheál Ó hEidhin Medallion from Comhaltas (2016). When not touring with 3 on the Bund, Sean can be found performing with his other projects including The Rising, the Taobh na Mara Céilí Band (2022 All-Ireland Senior Céilí Band champions), Celtic Steps the Show, and with world-renowned singer Tommy Fleming.

• Keyboard •

From the most northerly point of Ireland, fiddler and pianist Ella McGrory comes from Culdaff in Inishowen, Co. Donegal. An All-Ireland Fleadh winning musician, she has taught and performed worldwide, most recently at the infamous Festival Interceltique de Lorient in France. In 2021, Ella and her sister Deirdre released an EP titled ‘Loinnir’ which was heralded by Altan’s Mairéad Ní Mhaoinigh for illustrating “the depth of maturity in their performances and approach… bringing a contemporary sound which breathes new life into the old”. Most recently, Ella was featured with her sister on the TG4 television series, Ceol ón Earagail (2024). When not touring, Ella continues to have huge involvement in the Inishowen Traditional Music Project, performing, teaching and helping with events.