Patrick McKenzie is a lead vocalist and multi-instrumentalist from Burlington Vermont. He was greatly influenced at an early age by the New York City folk movement of the 1960’s. Specifically, McKenzie cites some of his early inspirations to be Pete Seeger, Bob Dylan, and Richie Havens. McKenzie’s early experiences involved playing in a rock band, around 1968. However, as the years went on, he found his true love of music from Ireland and Scotland, as played by: the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem, The Dubliners, Silly Wizard, The Corries, Planxty, Mick Maloney, Frank Harte and Christy Moore, as well as North American singer songwriters, Gordon Bok and Stan Rogers.

Upon being influenced by this music, he felt led to search for the transatlantic relationship between American "Old Time" music, and the traditional music of Ireland and the British isles. McKenzie’s subsequent travels have led him to not only Ireland, but to West Virginia, North Carolina, Florida, where he has learned of the ballads and music history of each. It is with this knowledge and experience that he interprets the music he sings and performs with Longford Row.

Gerry Feenan, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist  from Richmond, Vermont, can be found singing lead vocal on two of the tracks from the band's recently released CD, Longford Row. He was also the co-producer, along with bass player Scott McGrath, for the self-titled release.

Feenan is a founding member of Longford Row and continues to be amazed at the positive chemistry and shared musical interests within the group. Understanding the roots and history of traditional tunes and songs and developing collaborative interpretations and arrangements for that music, is a great interest for him. Writing music is also a passion for Gerry as he enjoys song writing, as well as composing instrumental pieces. The band is working toward another release this year that will include Longford Row originals as well as more interpretive traditional music. Feenan will be found on the recording singing and playing mandolin family instruments, guitar, bodhran, and harmonica.

Bean reads music, as well as plays by ear.  Besides the fiddle, Bean plays the mandolin, banjo (tenor 4 string and 5-string), guitar, and is currently working at mastering the concertina.  His influences include Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, The Clancy Brothers, Mick Maloney, Stan Rogers, Sweeney's Men and The Dubliners.  Bean currently attends Johnson State College.

Marshall Paulsen, hailing from Richmond, Vermont ("the jewel of the county"), brings over 30 years of clawhammer five string banjo experience to Longford Row. He was fortunate enough to be influenced by Vermont’s own Peter Sutherland, who launched him on his banjo playing path in the seventies.

Performing over the years for any group that would have him, Marshall has graced such groups as the Bread and Puppet Resurrection Circus Band, Dead Tree Standing, and the Capon Springs String Band.

Never one to settle on laurels, Paulsen recently expanded his instrumental chops with the spoons. Reports Paulsen, "Not just any spoons, but one from Austin, Texas and one from Seattle Washington". He claims that combining these two diverse spoons brings an element of subtlety to his playing.

Dan Blondin is a multi instrumentalist and vocalist from Burlington, Vermont. He is currently best known for his work as a guitarist and vocalist for the Vermont based Celtic folk group Longford Row. Since he began playing at the age of 14, Blondin has performed in various bands with music styles encompassing Rock, Blues, and Traditional Folk.

Blondin was born in Burlington Vermont, a descendant of French Canadian and English heritage.  Other than learning to play the trumpet in his high school band, Blondin is a completely self taught musician.  At age 14, the left-handed Blondin initially began playing his brother’s right handed guitars upside down, taking a great interest in learning the instrument. He was given his first left handed guitar at age 15, and eagerly learned to play, mostly by imitating the guitar sounds and styles on his favorite recordings.  In the early days of his career, he honed his skills performing in many local garage bands and a few cover bands. Later, he took an interest in Celtic guitar styles and performed in various Burlington, VT based Celtic groups. In 2002, Blondin became rhythm guitarist and vocalist for Colorado based folk/rock group The Samples, with whom he actively toured the U.S. until 2007. In 2006, Following his years with The Samples, Blondin returned to his interests in Celtic music, joining the Vermont based Celtic folk group Longford Row as guitarist and harmony / lead vocalist for the group.

Blondin has performed on several albums and recordings. In 2006, he performed on The Samples album “Rehearsing for Life”, contributing guitar, mandolin, harmonica, and vocal tracks to that album. In 2010, he performed on Longford Row’s self-titled debut CD “Longford Row”, contributing rhythm guitar and vocal tracks.

Blondin sites a wide spectrum of musical influences to his playing and singing style, including early psychedelic Art Rock, Jazz, Bluegrass, and various forms of World Music, especially Traditional Celtic guitar styles.

Scott McGrath is a bass player, sound engineer, and composing musician from Burlington, Vermont.  He is best known as bass player for alternative rock band November Guest, as well as as a founding member of Vermont 80’s and 90’s dance cover band Shakedown.  Since he began playing at the age of 12,  McGrath has performed with many bands in a wide range of music styles, encompassing rock, funk, punk, jazz, and the music of India.  He has appeared several times as a musican in the UVM production of Indian Diwali Night.  McGrath recorded and co-produced Longford Row’s 2010 self-titled debut album.  

McGrath presently fills the role of upright bass player and backup vocalist with Longford Row. His personal website is smcgrath.com