Myles McCormack

Belfast based musician Myles McCormack occupies a very special place within the Irish music community. Beyond his work with innovative trad/fusion group Lonesome George, Myles crafts careful, considered tales under his own name. In 2019 he released his debut solo album with a sold out show in Belfast’s Duncairn Arts Centre. From the wonderfully woven melancholia of opening track ‘When’ to the throwback folk phantasm of ‘Merry Go Round’ and beyond, it’s a sublime and carefully-crafted debut from an artist who effortlessly bridges the gap between ruminating and blissful. Also an accomplished traditional musician, he kicked off 2020 on a US tour singing and playing mandolin with Irish traditional stalwarts Réalta, returning home as the lockdown began. Making the most of this time away from the live circuit Myles produces his music from home, while also working on a new album with his band Lonesome George. The first of his new solo material is due to be released this summer. “A gossamer and quietly emphatic first gambit from an artist who continues to set himself apart" - (The Thin Air) "an effervescent tenure to unravel mysteries and turmoil" - (Folk&Lore podcast) "Myles comes across beautifully, warming the entire room to a terrific finish" - (MusicLinkNI) "Myles’s strength lies in his melodically well-defined songs and soulful vocals. Lyrically, he commands the attention too." - (Culture NI)