Oisín Mac diarmada
Sligo fiddle-player, Oisín Mac Diarmada, at 23 years of age, is an honours graduate in Music education from Trinity College, Dublin / RIAM. In addition to his widespread performing activity Oisín is respected internationally as a fiddle tutor and for his journalistic, lecturing and production work. Fast becoming one of the most exciting young musicians on the traditional music scene, his playing on a previous album release in 2000 was described by Simon Jones of UK magazine Traditional Music Maker as "so sensitive it's enough to make grown men weep".

John Blake
John Blake was brought-up in the thriving music scene in London, where he learned to play the flute from Brendan Mulkere. Since moving over to Ireland in 1998, he has become a regular

Performer here and abroad, in the process establishing himself as a talented multi-instrumentalist whose contribution has been notable on an increasing number of albums in recent times- John currently resides in Galway.

Seán Mc elwain
Seán McElwain from Monaghan brings a strong string dimension to téada through his energetic contributions on banjo and bouzouki. In recent times, touring performances have seen Seán  gaining growing accolades for his accompaniment and melodic skills from many quarters. Having recently completed a degree in Commerce, Seán is presently based in Galway pursuing postgraduate studies in the field or electronic commerce.

Tristan Rosenstock
From Glenageary in Co. Dublin, Tristan's bodhrán playing encompasses o distinctive musical sensitivity, evident on the number of recordings and tours with which he has had involvement. Prominent in Dublin musical circles in recent years, Tristan is currently pursuing studies in Irish and Old Irish at Trinity College, Dublin.