The Drowsy Lads

Phil’s a crusty but energetic local veteran of Irish music, having played with ‘The Fish House Band’ (bluegrass), and the legendary ‘Irish Brigade’. He still plays with Yankee Celtic Consort. He grew up in a musical family (parents were both in the Columbus Symphony), and has passed that on to his own sons Josh (a Drowsy Lad) and John (‘Attack! Attack!’), although it was actually Phil’s wife Renee who taught their boys their first chord on the guitar. Phil majored in music theory and composition at The Ohio State University. His main instruments are fiddle, 5-string banjo, bouzouki, and A/D/G button accordion. Secret delight: a shot of Jameson drizzled on his hi-fiber Cap’n Crunch in the morning. Power source and reason for living: Jesus Christ.