Brian Finnegan - Flute and Whistle

Brian has taught at the Bash since it's beginings. He is widely regarded as one of the true pioneers in Irish music.

Front man with the legendary Flook for over 13 years, this maverick flute and tin whistle player has toured the world and recorded three highly acclaimed studio albums, Flatfish, Rubai and Haven, with the band. Collecting awards and a huge fan base wherever they toured, Flook were crowned BBC Band Of The Year 2006.

More recently Brian has been touring with his new quartet KAN and working on a multitude of other projects. He released his new solo album, The Ravishing Genius of Bones in 2010 to critical acclaim.

Brian has a wealth of experiance teaching with regular appearances at Folkworks Summer School, Meitheal Summer School and The Irish World Academy of Music and Dance in Limerick as well as running numerous workshops at festivals.

He will offer an in depth look at his playing, breaking down ornamentation, breathing and phrasing.

See Brian play at Burwell Bash