About Us
Welcome! We're the Plastic Paddies - just two young, Irish lads playing traditional Irish music. Well... I mean, we're not exactly, young, but we have been to Ireland. And Johnny's wife is half Irish, so that counts. Oh! And Seamus' great, great, great, great, great, great Grand-Da came over from Ireland. So... we're Irish! Anyway, we play music and crack jokes, and do a fair bit o' drinkin' along the way. If you happen to have a venue or event that could use a bit of the ol' craic, we're here to help!
Jonny O'Hartley
Jonny is the Plastic Paddies' bodhran player, lead vocalist, and professional silly little guy. He's been hittin' things to a rhythm for nigh on 30 years now, and he has a soft place in his heart for his dear old ma and yellin' at strangers.
When he's not craicin' a joke or beatin' out a jaunty tune, he can usually be found in the company of his lovely wife, a gaggle of energetic dogs, and one very manic squirrel.
Seamus McGill-O'Leary
("...it's a hyphenate")
Seamus plays the lead mandolin, provides backup vocals, and growls like an angry pirate. He's been pluckin' at things with strings since he was knee high to a leprechaun, and has been cleverly disguised as a responsible adult for longer than he'd care to admit.
When he isn't on stage he's either brewing or drinking strong ale and porter, engaging in a fine bit of whiskey snobbery, or taking a game of Dungeons & Dragons way too seriously.