RAY KELLY : Guitar & Vocals ,
MATT MANCUSO : Fiddle & Vocals ,
BRIAN TRACEY : Percussion & Vocals.
Influences
Tom Waits, Kila, The Pogues, Manu Chao, The Clash, Jeff Buckley, John Coltrane,
Levellers, Marvin Gaye, The IRA & the EZLN, The Replacements, plus ALOT of bad influences including Jameson's, Jaegermeister, Tramadol, Cyclobenzaprine, Ambien, & Tom & Jerry cartoons.
Sounds Like
The Mickey Finns have a unique and wholly original sound....Start with Ray Kelly’s cigarette scratched and whiskey soaked voice...add his high energy, acoustic-punk guitar. Then add the wonderboy fiddle of Matt Mancuso..a technical genius with amazing taste, licks, and a great vocalist, as well. Mix in the funky world percussion of Brian Tracey and you’ve got The Mickey Finns....Upbeat, acoustic/punk, energetic, original & traditional Irish...all with an irreverant touch. Knockout Irish Music at it’s best!!!
I have some photos of a certain band member that may or may not have switched pants on stage with another Irish musician which I am not going to post...but if you ever need to blackmail said band member... let me know.
Hey ,Ray, Matt & Brian, How the hell are you,This may sound strange but were Freinds and we both cover 2 songs ...Black is the, and the Night Visit, Small world ...What! Love your stuff, Hope you have a great summer and good luck with everything, All the best,
You guys "kick ass." Though I was told by my New Yorker friend that I say kick ass too much, and if I don't stop I'll probably GET my ass kicked :) Two shows in five days is almost like being at a fest. Not quite the same vibe, but definitely the best welcome to the city for me! Everyone said how good the music was last night! We had to go meet another girl where she worked though. See you soon!
I am so sorry to hear about Ray's dad, and so glad to hear that things are looking better. I have been thinking about him, thanks for keeping us posted!
My festival experience will seriously be lacking if you don't come back to Dublin OH this August. LOVED the shows last year, by yourselves and as Whiskey Asylum.
so...I'm really sad. all those shows you're playing and none of them are in ohio! that's not cool. you guys need to come back here asap! just wanted to say hi. hope all is well! :)
I live in Ohio and my brother lives in Connecticut .... I convinced him to check you out in New Haven CT on Friday .... He bought your CD and loved the show! He plans on seeing you at the Fairfield Irish Festival in CT this summer ... you've got another fan! Still hope you come to the Dublin Festival in OHIO this AUGUST.
