Don Baker has built a wide reputation as a harmonica player. Mark Feltham (who has played with Oasis, Joe Cocker & Rory Gallagher) rates him as the greatest acoustic harmonica player in the world, as does Charlie McCoy & U2's Bono.

Don Baker's harmonica playing is influenced by blues players such as Sonny Boy Williamson & Sonny Terry; also Charlie McCoy. A fine guitar player, Don learned blues guitar by listening to the great country blues players - Mississippi John Hurt, Blind Blake, Robert Johnson & Scrapper Blackwell.

Web Site: www.ubl.com/donbaker

Brush Shiels & Band has enjoyed a lifetime as one of Ireland's best loved entertainers. In the late sixties Brush launched Skid Row, a Dublin trio, this band wrote songs with strong blues guitar parts and folk lyrics. Brush was the bassist, singer and songwriter for most of the tracks, while one of the first lead vocalists was the legendary Phil Lynott, later to be replaced by that also legendary Gary Moore.

After the success of Skid Row, Brush Shiels decided to go solo and continues to play and has risen to the position of national icon.

Web Site: www.brushshiels.com

Dermot Blues Byrne is Ireland's foremost roots and blues performer and a prolific songwriter. He has taken his authentic style of blues to top festivals in Europe and the United States.

Playing fingerstyle, slide guitar and harmonica he is a regular performer on the club and festival scene and his music has received critical acclaim in music press.

Web Site: www.dermotbluesbyrne.com

The House Shakers (formed 1999) a high energy, maximum entertainment value, sizzling six-string, blues/rock four piece band. Brian Meakin (main vocal and guitar) formerly fronted his own high octane three piece band. Brian Harris (guitar) has played with Colm Wilkinson, Mick Hanley, Flah Cowboys, Bree Harris etc.

On bass, Martin Curry is a veteran of jazz, blues, dance and folk. He spent eight years playing double bass with renowned jazz guitarist Louis Stewart. Ace drummer Noel Bridgeman ex original Skid Row, more recently Mary Black, The Waterboys, Mick Hanley.

Bagatelle, who brought us such memorable hits throughout the years as "Summer in Dublin", "Second Violin", "Love is the Reason" and "Leeson Street Lady" are still playing to packed houses. "Summer in Dublin" was a classic overnight success when it was first released in 1978, and captured the heart of the nation.

Incorporating a melodic rock sound with a strong lyric content, Bagatelle have captured a slice of classic rock history which still appeals to the ever expanding army of fans, new and old.

Web Site: www.irishusa.com/bagatelle

Henry McCullough & Band, the former lead guitarist from Paul McCartney's Wings and Joe Cocker's Grease Band has a pedigree that takes in just about every facet of rock and touches on some of its most glorious moments, including an appearance at Woodstock.

Now living back home in Northern Ireland, Henry continues to amaze audiences with his playing wherever he goes.

Web Site: www.henrymccullough.com

The Kambourines, originally from Norway, they have established a passionate following in Liverpool, London & Leeds.

Their sound has always leaned on tight harmonies and sweet catchy melodies, and they have worked up a solid reputation as a both energetic and soothing live act.

Web Site: www.myspace.com/thekambourines

Barry McCabe & Band, the man known throughout Europe as the "Celtic Blues" guitarist from Ireland, returns home to play the Oldcastle blues festival on Saturday 7th July. Fresh from his successful collaboration with Mick Taylor (former Rolling Stone guitarist) Barry will be bringing his special mixture of power blush & Irish music to this year's festival.

The majority of the music in Barry's current show is from his new album "Beyond the Tears" which features special guest - Mark Feltham (Rory Gallagher Band), Johnny Fean (Horslips) and Pat McManus (Mama's Boys). One of the songs off the album "In The Dead of Night" has already been no. 1 on the US charts.

Barry is no stranger to riding high in charts and polls. One of his songs "One of there days" was voted one of the six best songs in the world in Finland last year and his version of the Fred James song "Full Moon on Main Street" also garnered him the Sheheshe Music Award in America.

Web Site: www.barrymccabe.com