Jim Woods



Born in Luton into a family with strong Irish links, sister and brother Damaris Woods and Jim Woods are part of a ‘golden generation' of young musicians playing Irish traditional music in England. Both have enjoyed success in the highly-competitive Fleadh Cheoil competitions and are regarded as being in the top flight of Irish instrumental musicians.

Jim Woods also a renouned & sought after teacher is regarded as one of Ireland's leading bodhran players and is also an outstanding button accordion player. He has made many appearances on television in Ireland, the UK and abroad, and has shared the stage with the likes of Altan, Eileen Ivers of Riverdance fame and the accordionist Mairtin O'Connor to name just a few.

He has toured internationally and featured at major festivals, playing with outstanding Irish musicians such as the fiddler Liz Doherty (now his wife), Martin Hayes and Seamus Creagh. His talent means he's also been in demand outside the Irish tradition. He's played and recorded with the Brian Byrne Jazz Band and featured with the famous Apple Hill Chamber Players, who tour internationally from their base in New Hampshire in the US.