Member of 'Larsa', 'Dallahan', 'Gallo Rojo' and duo 'Jack Badcock and Ciaran Ryan'

Moxie are an Alt Folk band from the West of Ireland emerging from traditional Irish music roots. Together with their new lead singer from Tunisia, they have merged different influences from past and present generations to forge a unique sound. Their music is a colourful illustration of the multicultural and modern society we live in today. Moxie have been sharing their exuberant energy and passion for music on stage, inspiring audiences and musicians with their new palette of 21st century Irish music. After touring their debut album “Planted”, they have been delivering unprecedented shows around the globe in countries such as Vietnam, Australia, Canada, the US and countries across Europe. They are now ready to announce a new album! The record will be disclosing an original collection of songs and instrumental tracks which is to be released in autumn 2020. 

“Irresistible, revolutionary energy”  
 The Irish Times  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“Moxie is the music of a new era, where fluidity cross-pollination and innovation are the future and salvation of Irish music”
The Irish Examiner  ★ ★ ★ ★

Widely acclaimed melodeon player on the UK folk scene.  Founding member of Bellowhead, Eliza Carthy and the Ratcatchers and one half of Spiers & Boden and now embarking on an intriguing journey in to the deepest, darkest corners of the world of squeezebox.

I play mostly English tunes on the melodeon. I have been teaching myself since September 2010

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