The Panfils in Ireland, 1-14 July

Mark, Katie, and Chris Panfil in action

Chris and Mark Panfil are multi-instrumental brothers from western New York State, whose combined CVs in original, traditional, and contemporary bluegrass music are impressive (see their website). They're regulars at the renowned Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival and have instructed, recorded, and performed with some of the best in the business. With Mark's son Scott (bass) and daughter Katie (fiddle), they make up a four-piece bluegrass band, using a lot of original material.

The band intends being in Ireland from 1 July to 14 July 2008. Event organisers take note; their press pack and CD info are on the website, and Chris can be contacted by e-mail.