McCusker Trio John McCusker’s ability to cross musical boundaries has seen him tour and record extensively with Mark Knopfler since 2008, performing on major stages including Madison Square Garden, the Hollywood Bowl and the Royal Albert Hall. He has also appeared with artists such as David Gilmour, Eric Clapton, Paul Weller, Paolo Nutini, Eddi Reader, Julie Fowlis, and many more.
As a producer, John has shaped influential albums for artists including Kris Drever, Roddy Woomble, Eddi Reader, Kate Rusby and Eliza Carthy, while his film and TV work includes soundtracks for Heartlands, 16 Years of Alcohol, and the BBC’s Jam and Jerusalem. His collaborative projects include Before the Ruin, Under One Sky, and long-running work with John Doyle and Mike McGoldrick, as well as his role in the prestigious Transatlantic Sessions house band. John has received numerous accolades, including BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Musician of the Year and the Scottish Culture Award for Music.
Sam Kelly, winner of the Horizon Award at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and finalist on Britain’s Got Talent, has built a devoted following as frontman of Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys. His spellbinding voice, effortless charisma, and genre-blending approach have seen him perform at major festivals such as Cambridge Folk Festival and Glastonbury, as well as on stages across Europe with Kate Rusby.
Toby has performed in some of the UK’s most prestigious venues earning a reputation for his dynamic, expressive playing.
