Sean Griffin- Vocals, guitar, bodhran:

Sean plays guitar and handles the singer/songwriter duties as well as most managerial duties and bookings. He’s a dirty, filthy pirate, but we love him anyways. His writing depicts the joys and sorrows of being human, and his working class sensibility can relate to Irish, English, and Americans alike. You can find him at most bars in NYC, as well as some traditional seisiúns in the Bronx.

Dan Griffin- Backup vocals, bones:

Dan’s playing can only be described as performance art. His energy and enthusiasm can get any crowd going in no time.

Jerome Morris- Drum kit, percussion:

Jerome Morris is a master of drums and percussion, and hard to capture on film becuase of his insane speed. Don’t let those glasses fool you... Jerome is a wild man. Just think what he could do with that kind of rhythm. His precise articulation and control makes him a driving force in the group. The Derry Journal hails Jerome as “one of the best drummers in the world”.

Sean Sheridan- Bass, backup vocals.

Sean is a driving force behind the band. His bass playing works perfectly with Jerome’s drums. He is a large reason for the improved sound of the band and has some nice vocals to boot! Sean Sheridan is also responsible for engineering and producing The Ruffians first EP “Naked and Famous”. Sean has a studio in Gaylordsville and is responsible for many great sounding punk and indie rock records from the Connecticut and New York areas.

Andrew Goodsight- Bass.

Bassist for the popular Irish rock group Black 47, and co-writer and producer of the album “There Will Be Another Day”, by Seanchai and the Unity Squad, a collaboration with Chris Byrne, formally with Black 47.

Artist has performed and/or recorded with: The Jive Five, John Popper of the Blues Travelers, Kylie Minogue, The Ruffians and the late Jeff Buckley. He is featured on Jeff Buckley’s newly released CD, “Grace, The Legacy Edition.”

Andrew Goodsight’s many recording credits include studio work with: Meredith Brooks, Mazzy Star, Snow, Tricky and Mugs of Cypress Hill. He performed the guitar tracks on the re-mixes for Bush on the MTV Award nominate song “Mouth”, featured in the film American Werewolf in Paris, for which he was awarded a gold record.

Andrew Sharpe- Uileann pipes

Andrew a.k.a. “the kid” brings a wealth of talent and enthusiasm to the band. Not only is he a world class step dancer, but he is also a great musician. He plays the highland pipes, uileann pipes, flute, whistles, banjo, and Sean’s son Michael’s toy button accordion has gone missing, so don’t be surprised if it makes an appearance on stage in the near future. He has graced the stage with the likes of the Dropkick Murphy’s and Black 47 and can be found in the pubs in Woodlawn on any night of the week (or day for that matter). For all you female fans, Andrew is now handling all official flirting since many of the boys are now married and have children. Please direct all ass grabbing and breast flashing to him.

Eckard Lehmann- Uileann pipes and whistles

The German import comes from the traditional irish folk section and has produced 3 successful CDs with his band Blue Stone. Regularly attends the Willie Clancey Summerschool in Miltown Malbay, Ireland and can be found at most sessions in Connecticut.

Joe Mulvanerty- Uileann pipes, tin whistle, flute, low pipe, bodhran.

Joe is by far, the best damn pipe player around right now. A travelling member of Black 47, Joe sits in with the boys whenever he can, and always plays on the recorded material. It’s always a nice surprise to have him at a gig, but it also means our drink tab will be a little higher than usual.

Kevin “Mad Dog” Meehan- Button accordion.

A long-time Ruffian and now part-time pirate, Kevin sits in from time to time and provides a great traditional backing that adds to the spirit of the songs.