THE COMMON GOOD are a recently formed seven-piece Band consisting of top notch musicians and singers from Counties Cork and Waterford, with a unique approach to a wide range of covers and originals, a great mix of Vocals and Instrumentals, and a wonderful fun approach to their live performance. The main focus is on a twinning of Mandolin, played by Richie Foley, and Acoustic Guitar played by Ted Farrell, which gives a 'Folksy' sound, but there's nothing 'twee' here, as their complex, and exciting solos are backed up by an ensemble that can truly rock. This solid rhythm is provided by Barry Lawlor on Bass and the youthful Paddy Moloney on [very ] solid Drums. Kieran Ahern plays Rhythm Guitar and sings, and Karl Prendergast is superb on Keyboards and Vocals. With three great singers, and a very high standard of Musicianship all 'round, combined with great humour, THE COMMON GOOD epitomise truly what a great Band should be. Even the relatively obscure Instrumentals, like those by Bela Fleck, or the more well-known piece from Horslips, were delivered
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