Sean Gavin (Flute, Uilleann Pipes)

Sean Gavin’s ornate and driving style on the flute, whistle, and uilleann pipes reflects his lifelong immersion in traditional Irish music. Despite his young age, he is already an accomplished performer
having toured extensively on three continents.

Born in Detroit to Co. Clare fiddler Mick Gavin, Sean dabbled with various instruments until
at the age of ten when Scariff flute player, Leo McNamara came to stay with the Gavins. Under his tutelage, Sean quickly grasped the whistle and shortly thereafter the flute, later leading him to study uilleann pipes with the late Al Purcell, a student of Leo Rowsome. Currently residing in Chicago, he remains firmly dedicated to playing and teaching traditional Irish music. Sean is a member of the group NicGaviskey, and often performs with his family.