Paddy Goes to Holyhead

The inception of Paddy Goes to Holyhead (PGTH) dates back to 1988. They were initially formed by singer Harald Schmidt as a hobby for part-time musicians. Several independent recordings were released between 1988-1991, including the LP-only Emigrants in 1990, which was comprised of traditional Irish songs. As word spread and concert dates mounted, PGTH became a full-time affair. Their rock-infused folk became increasingly evident with the release of Here's to the People in 1992 and the live album Supermegaultraliveshow in 1993. Fiddler Almut Ritter joined the band for that liv...