The Middlewich Paddies

The Middlewich Paddies are an Irish folk band formed in 1979 in the town of Middlewich in Cheshire. Although not widely known outside of folk music circles, two members of the band were instrumental in setting up the Middlewich folk and boat festival.

Members

 * Michael Woodbine - Tin Whistle, lead, founding member
 * Richard Devaney - Vocalist
 * Dave Thompson - guitar, Mouth Truss and vocals
 * Graham Sivills - mandolin, guitar, whistle and vocals

Albums

 * The Best of the Middlewich Paddies, 1990
 * Mann Alive, 1992