John Vesey

John Vesey (1924-1995) was born in Ballincurry, County Sligo. Vesey began playing the fiddle at a young age, learning from legendary Sligo fiddler, Michael Gorman. He emigrated following World War 2, settling in the Philadelphia area. His playing flourished in Philadelphia where his musical leanings followed other Sligo masters like Michael Coleman and Paddy Killoran while still forging his own individual style. Along the way, he made many musical friends, like fellow Sligomen, Edward Cahill and Martin Wynne, flutist Peter Fahy and Thomas Standeven.