Bio
I’m a self-taught guitarist and songwriter from The Bogside, a neighborhood in Derry, Northern Ireland, shaped by history and resilience.
The Bogside was the heart of The Troubles, a decades-long conflict between Protestants and Catholics that erupted in tragedy on January 30, 1972—Bloody Sunday. That day, 14 peaceful protesters were killed, including my great-uncle, Michael McDaid. The weight of that history is something we still carry.
During the 2020 lockdown, I picked up my dad’s old guitar—just messing around at first. I’m left-handed, but I didn’t let that stop me. What started as a way to pass the time turned into something bigger. Before I knew it, I was writing songs, many of them shaped by the stories and struggles around me.
American folk music, with its deep roots in protest and change, became my biggest influence. Artists like Shane MacGowan, Bob Dylan, Gordon Lightfoot, and Tyler Childers showed me how music can be a voice for history, rebellion, and truth.
Now, music is more than just something I play—it’s how I keep the stories of my family, my community, and my homeland alive.