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 over 20 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)

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....”