John Knowles, of Irish-American heritage, is self-taught on fiddle which he took up as a young adult in his native Pennsylvania. He has been playing Irish music for many years, but, began studying Scottish music while living in Scotland. John plays many stringed instruments (mandolin, guitar, and cittern) as well as concertina and whistles.  He has played all over Ireland and Scotland and at countless venues in the United States. He and Sharon released their first recording, Ferry Cottage, in 2000.  John has won fiddling competitions and competed in the U.S. Scottish National Fiddle Competition in 2002. Acclaimed fiddler, Bonnie Rideout, who judged one of John's competitions, called him "A true fiddler..."

Karin Loya's Scottish musical roots date to her infancy when she first heard the skirl of her father's bagpipes. Her violinist-teacher father taught her cello at a young age and greatly influenced her musical development through his love for music. For over twelve years, Karin has focused primarily on the Scottish idiom, when the cello's significant role in Scottish musical history captured her imagination. Karin is a well-known folk cellist in the Baltimore-Washington D.C. area and is featured on several recordings. She also performs regularly for English Country Dance Society, and with Carillon, a hammered dulcimar band, as well as for Royal Scottish Country Dance Society dances. 

Linda Rice-Johnston sings traditional Scottish and Irish music, a capella and with Fynesound!  She has sung as a featured soloist with the Washington Revels, at the Smithsonian, the Library of Congress, at numerous Highland Games and Burns Nights, and at both the Folklore Society of Greater Washington Festivals and Mini-Fests.  Linda began singing traditional Scottish music in the D.C. area back in the 70's as a member of the City of Alexandria Pipes and Drums. Fynesound welcomed Linda in January 2004!
 

Kim Lyons