They asked us to put together a set of Irish music for one of the stages in 2004. Our first gig was a massive one, partly because it was raining hard and we were performing at one of the only stages located beneath a tent.

We want to keep it simple. We're just getting to the stage now where we're writing a few originals. We don't have a CD. We play when we want and anything we want. And, that's fine with us.

It lets the music breathe a little better. Melody is so important to traditional Irish music. I want to let it breathe and not cover it up.

Music is meant to be fun. If you're not having a good time, put the instrument away. I don't want to hear it. No one does.