Brian McNamara is one of the finest pipers of his generation with a uniqueness of musical style which marks him out as a piper and musician of exceptional interest and talent. He has acquired a reputation as a master tutor of the Uilleann pipes, drawing on his academic scholarship skills and deep musical understanding to make him a most sought-after Uilleann Pipes tutors and performer.

Brian has produced a number seminal and award winning recordings including, ‘Leitrim's Hidden Treasure' (voted Best Newcomer of 1997 in Irish Music Magazine), two critically acclaimed solo albums ‘A Piper's Dream' (2000), and ‘Fort of the Jewels'(2004) and his most recent release ‘Reed Only' with concertina player Tim Collins which has been acclaimed Album of the year 2007 by esteemed music critic Earle Hichner of The Irish Echo.