Michael McGoldrick with John Doyle and John McCusker

Michael McGoldrick, from Manchester, is a versatile multi-instrumentalist and composer known for blending Irish traditional music with jazz, funk, African, and Indian styles. A master of wooden flute, low whistles, and uilleann pipes, he's collaborated with artists like Mark Knopfler, Vicente Amigo, and Julie Fowlis. His notable works include the solo album "Fused" and collaborations such as "The Wishing Tree." He's been a key player in the Transatlantic Sessions and with Mark Knopfler since 2009.

John Doyle, a Dublin-born, Grammy-nominated Irish-American guitarist and singer, is celebrated for his virtuosic percussive style and innovative contributions to traditional Irish, folk, and Americana music. A founding member of Solas and Usher's Island, he has collaborated with artists like Joan Baez and Liz Carroll. His albums include "The Path of Stones" and "Shadow and Light." Doyle is known for his storytelling through original songs and his influential guitar playing.