Paddy’s Pig is an Irish band equally at home in a small dark pub at midnight or on a vast festival stage in broad daylight. Striking a balance between folk traditionalism and rock-n-roll energy, they combine a distinctive male-female vocal approach with a diverse song list – everything from timeless pub standards and toe-tapping instrumentals to modern Irish rock and authentic original songs.

Missy Gibson: vocals, percussion
Mike Flanagan: vocals, mandolin, bouzouki, accordion, tin whistles
Damon Pipitone: drums, percussion, vocals
Gene Sullivan: acoustic guitar, percussion, vocals
Jon O'Hara: bass, vocals

For 25 years, Paddy’s Pig has played pubs, festivals, parties, and events all over Southern California, including: Los Angeles Irish Fair· Gene Autry Museum· Warner Grand Theater· Los Angeles Magazine (Whiskey Event)· San Manuel Casino· Los Angeles Zoo (World Music Events)· Molly Malone’s· Casey’s· Tam O’Shanter· Finn McCool’s· Joxer Daly’s· T. Boyle’s· The Field· Auld Dubliner· Gallagher’s· Dublin Square· O’Sullivan’s· Irish Times · Lucky Baldwins· Griffins of Kinsale· O'Leary's· Hennessey's· Red Leprechaun

…plus countless St. Patrick’s Day festivities, farmers’ markets, birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, corporate events, church functions, kids’ parties, and more...

TESTIMONIALS

“Fantastic band! Great musicians, easy to work with...total pros!”
- Kaleidoscope Music Festival, Palmdale

“A consistently professional, dependable, and outstanding group to work with. Wonderful stage presence and always well received by the audience.”
- San Manuel Casino, Highland

“Missy and her crew have always conducted themselves in a professional manner. It's been a pleasure to work with all of them.”
- O'Sullivan's, Carlsbad

“Our guests have been so enthusiastic and excited about their music, which creates a happy and lively mood for any event. We recommend them!”
- Joan’s on Third, Los Angeles

“Professional, cooperative in the planning process, and well received by our attendees, engaging with both children and adults. They were great.”
- South Pasadena Farmers Market

“Guests said it was the best wedding ever, and I have Paddy's Pig to thank. Amazingly talented group of musicians and true professionals. They ROCK!”
- Vezna (Wedding, Redondo Beach)

“What a versatile and fun band. You couldn't ask for anything more!”
- Laura (Private party, Long Beach)

“Paddy's Pig were fantastic! Great job - everyone really enjoyed their music.”
- Amy (Christmas party, Oxnard)

“Absolutely fabulous! They could not have been better.”
- Pat (Rehearsal dinner, Pasadena)

While building an Irish pub in the Coachella Valley, I was worried about being able to bring great Irish music to the valley. I had heard about Paddy's Pig through a mutual friend, and decided that they were a band that I had to have perform at my pub . It's been four years since then, and it was one of the best musical decisions I've made. They've been more than a pleasure to do business with over the years. From their very first appearance, they brought the Irish feel I was looking for with traditional Irish songs, a few unexpected covers and never shying away from requests. The fact that they have a female lead singer has been a great change of pace, since the rest of the bands we've had perform all have male lead singers. They've become one of our must-see bands every month, and a true crowd favorite. At any given performance you can see them appeal to all generations...young and old alike. It's not unusual for them to turn the pub into a dancehall.

They've recently celebrated their 25th Anniversary, and as talented as they are...it'll be no surprise to me when they hit their 50th!

Mark Pierce
O'Caine's Irish Pub
Rancho Mirage, Ca



PRESS QUOTES
for Paddy's Pig albums
Do Your Worst and Maple & Wire

“I needed to get up and dance, tap me toes, stomp me feet....”
“Great music, every single track is perfect....”
“I closed my eyes and could have sworn I was in Ireland....”
“Drinking songs, reels and romantic laments invested with straightforward, unaffected energy....”
“Sidesteps the mustiness afflicting many Celtic recordings....”
“Highly recommended listening, a definite must for anyone’s music library....”
“This band brings a unique, unforgettable voice to the Celtic music scene....”
“These venerable songs are delivered with wisecracks and rock ‘n’ roll energy....”
“True originals....”