Meet the band
Flog the Dog
We are dancefloor fillers!
STEVE Clifford
Steve is the lead vocalist and guitarist, as well as taking up the role of musical director. He brings with him energy, experience & love of music from years of playing in bands across Cork & Kerry. He began his musical career at an early age and over the years he has developed his musical style to blend through a variety of genres.
Glen Hansard, Foy Vance, Luke Kelly, and Chris Martin are inspirations for Steve's vocal style and showmanship. Backing vocals were the start point for his singing ability. Through regular rehearsal along with continued practice and development, his voice airs on the likeness of his influencers.
Keith Kelly
Keith, a Sligo man, has been playing music all his life. His main instrument is bass and he is also adept at playing guitar and accordion. Keith has played with a variety of different bands over the years sharing the stage with Derek Ryan, Lisa MuHugh, Michael English, and Ciaran Rosney. Keith’s influences ranges from rock to country and trad to ballads.
ALAN FARRELL
Alan hails from West Wicklow and has been playing drums for nearly 30 years. His style covers all genres and he particularly likes percussive styles of music. His rhythm and drumming give Flog the Dog a new dimension when playing Irish Trad, Country numbers, and some of the old-time waltzes at Weddings.
GUEST FIDDLE PLAYERS
Flog The Dog are proud to feature a wealth of talented guest musicians, each bringing a unique skill set and energy to the bands performances. These are musicians with years of experience through numerous bands and help Flog The Dog produce a show that you will always remember!
Declan Folan
Declan Folan is a Sligo based fiddle player who has worked with the likes of The Patrick Feeney Band who is best known for his song Red Haired Mary. Declan has toured extensively around the UK, Europe and has travel across the pond on occasion to tour as a session player.
Aoife Kelly
Aoife Kelly is a Dublin based violinist who has worked as a professional musician for over a decade. Her musical passions include classical, traditional, jazz and contemporary styles and the pursuit of these interests has seen her work with a diverse group of internationally renowned artists such as The Dropkick Murphys, Kodaline, Sharon Shannon, Kila, Jiggy and Christy Moore as well as touring with the National Youth Orchestra. She is currently exploring the eclectic and exciting fusion of contemporary dance and house music accompanied by the violin in various clubs and venues both in Ireland and abroad. Her love of folk and traditional Irish music has led her to explore other instruments such as the flute, accordion, cello, guitar, keys and tin whistle.
You can watch Aoife playing here: https://youtu.be/JMBpCN6QpoE
Neil Fitz
Neil has toured and shared stages with many musicians at home in Ireland and around the world. Based in Co Clare, Neil is a regular on the session scene on the west coast known as both a fiddle player and guitarist, has recording credits alongside world-renowned musicians and artists, both as a collaborator/session musician and creator.
You can visit Neil’s website here: https://fishtyfiddle.com/
Courtney CULLEN
Courtney is a traditional fiddle player from Co Wicklow. She began in a classical surrounding, achieving a performance diploma from the Royal Irish Academy of Music. Courtney is not new to the traditional Irish music scene, however, with 3 Senior all Ireland titles under her belt and having toured extensively throughout Europe and the US with Trad groups, sharing stages with great musicians such as Paul Brady, Mary Black, Elenor McEvoy, Kila, Charlie McGettigan, John Sheahan and Paddy Moloney.
You can watch Courtney playing here with her band Perfect Friction: https://youtu.be/fdjzst3bu8Q?t=57