Energetic live acoustic folk band based in Münster, Germany. Songs and tunes inspired by the folk music of Ireland, Scotland and England, with a passion and authenticity born out of years of live performing. Traditional folk instruments paired with rich vocals and both original and classic songs and tunes have given many audiences around North Rhine-Westphalia and the Münsterland an unforgetttable evening.
A tight group of musicians from in and around Münster and Werne an der Lippe, Germany, we play traditional Irish, Scottish, English and American folk songs and tunes as well as many of our own originals in pubs and bars, and at private parties, weddings and town festivals not forgetting of course St Patrick's Day! Coming from Werne, Selm and of course Münster, and with one Englishman too we have years of experience playing to all kinds of audiences.
We build our exciting sound with traditional instruments including banjo, concertina, wooden flutes and whistles, guitar and bodhran as well as the amazing sound of the not-yet-traditional "Geyerleier" (look it up!) all topped with great singing and harmonies.
The most welcoming new venue in Werne! Home to a great Irish session, and now the Munster Men too. From 19:30
We like weddings. However happy the couple are, we can make them even happier!
Helping another couple tie the knot. If you'd like us to play for your wedding let us know!
A lovely old venue as part of the village music evening - all welcome
The whole band streaming live for you on YouTube - listen, chat with us and send your requests!
Introducing the new member of The Munster Men - Roland, on banjo! An experienced player of Irish music in sessions for many years, Roland is also a key member of the Werne music scene - he runs the FloezK music venue organising regular fabulous gigs by diverse indie bands from all over the world.
In addition to our busy gig schedule, you will find most of us playing in folk sessions in Werne, Münster and Dortmund. We run two sessions - one in the Kolpinghaus Hotel, Werne - second Wednesday every month, and one in the F24 bar Münster, third Monday of the month. Contact us for info!
Very proud to be listed in the "Top 10 Celtic Bands of 2021" list by Marc Gunn "The Celtfather" - see the list and more from Marc here
Suprised and delighted to have been the most listened to "featured artist" during the first year of the Soham Radio "Folk Club" - thanks Stuart Green Listen here around 1:20:00
We're very happy to have begun playing live gigs again after so long! Check the event listing to see when and where you can see and hear us - real live music - there's nothing like it :)
Our CD can now be purchased through Bandcamp. Hop over to Bandcamp to get your copy.
In 2019 during several recording sessions we put together a collection of songs and tunes that have now been released on our album "Tasting the Waters".
The album includes many original songs and tunes as well as our own arrangements of some classic traditional music from England, Ireland and Scotland.
You can now buy the CD directly through Bandcamp and have it shipped straight to you. Or buy it from us when you see us playing live.
The Munster Men
