Artist description The Ruffians are a blend of traditional Irish music and American rock/punk aesthetic. We deliver the exuberance of punk combined with the rhythms of Irish gigs and reels by using instruments such as the Bodhran, the Bones, Button Accordian, Flute, Tin Whistles, Banjo, Uileann Pipes and Fiddle with classic rock instruments.

Music Style Celtic rock

Musical Influences Smiths, Blur, Radiohead, the Pogues

Similar Artists the Pogues, the Chieftains, Flogging Molly

Artist History Since 1996 the Ruffians have been performing live in and around the New York City area. Brothers Sean and Dan Griffin head the band, and a revolving list of the best traditional and rock players have accompanied them. Two EPs have been self produceed by the Ruffians: "Naked and Famous" in 2000 and "Together for Christmas" in 2001.

Group Members Sean Griffin, Dan Griffin, Jerome Morris, Charles Butler, Kevin Meehan, Joe Mulvanerty, Scott Mettey, Sean Sheriden and others TBA

Instruments guitar, acoustic guitar, bass, drums, Bodhran, Bones, Button Accordian, Flute, Tin Whistles, Banjo, Uileann Pipes and Fiddle

Albums Naked and Famous EP, Together for Christmas EP

Press Reviews Reviewed in the News Times, Danbury; the Irish Voice; the Irish Echo; ShitenOnions.com; Village Voice, NYC; Night and Day, NJ

Location New York, New York - USA

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