The Ploughboys
The Ploughboys are: Fiddle: Chris Loken; Bass: Richard Cashman; Bodhran: Mark Haber; Guitarist & Singer: Peter Romano; Accordion/Bouzouki/Lead Guitar/Mandolin/Singer: Mark Romano.
Five musicians; one common goal; to be the best Celtic band in the world. Celtic Music is our heart and soul.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
The Ploughboys were formed in 1994. There have been a few personnel changes since then, but the current line-up is blazing hot, and plans to be around for a few decades.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
The Ploughboys are the house band at the Tam O'Shanter Inn in Los Angeles, a Scottish pub that is part of the oldest continuously operating venue in Southern California - closing in on ONE HUNDRED years!
Your musical influences
The Chieftans, Planxty, The Bothy Band, Saw Doctors, the Corrs, Sharon Shannon, Dennis Doyle, Big Red Sky, Dropkick Murphys, Clancy Brothers, Tommy Makem, The Pogues, The Wolfe Tones, Patrick Ball, The Browne Sisters, Natalie McMaster, Alisdair Fraser, Patrick Street, De Danaan, Mary Black, Altan.
What equipment do you use?
Guerrini Accordions, Taylor guitars, Kelly Mandolins, Tara Bouzoukis, Foster Bodhran, Martin Bass.
