Socks In The Frying Pan is an award-winning trio from County Clare, the universal hub of Irish traditional music. Formed in 2014, this trio comprises Aodán Coyne on guitar and vocals, Shane Hayes on accordion and Fiachra Hayes on fiddle & banjo. Socks In The Frying Pan blends traditional Irish melodies and pitch perfect vocal harmonies with their own personal flair and energetic approach to music. Their clear love for live performance and onstage wit has captivated audiences around the world. They have performed in 46 U.S. states, headlining most of the major Irish music festivals in America, and have toured extensively in Europe. They have also branched into the broader world music scene, performing at events such as Walnut Valley Festival in Kansas, Tønder Festival in Denmark and the world-famous New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

Socks In The Frying Pan has released three studio albums. In 2015, their self-titled debut was awarded “Album of the Year” from the Live Ireland Music Awards, while the band was named “Best New Band” by Irish Music Association. In 2020, they were named “Live Band of the Year” and received “Live Album of the Year” award by the Celtic Music Awards. Their most recent release, Raw Ríl Live (Raw & Reel), was recorded in front of a sold-out capacity crowd at Glór theater in their hometown of Ennis.

Socks In The Frying Pan launched their fall tour of the U.S. on July 28, 2023, at the Dayton Irish Festival, winding through the Northeast, Midwest, mid-central East Coast, and West Coast, wrapping up at the end of September.