Welcome to the website home of mandolin visionary, Luke Plumb!
“When I met Luke a few years ago in Tasmania, I was immediately struck by his exceptional musical ability. I am filled with admiration for Luke’s mandolin playing. Beautiful lines! Not a note out of place! Luke is very special.”- Andy Irvine
With 11 albums and numerous other guest appearances under his belt, Luke has cemented his standing in the world of mandolin players. But he is equally at home playing melody on the banjo or accompanying on the bouzouki and guitar. His skills as a session musician have seen Luke playing with musicians from many genres around the world!
A keen composer — his tunes make up most of the latest Shooglenifty album — he also worked on several classical string quartet pieces that premiered in 2006.
His solo debut “A Splendid Notion” was released on Shoogle Records in 2009, and he has several new recording projects in the works!
“When I played with Luke, it was like playing with someone who had been immersed in the music of East Clare his whole life. He has a wonderful sense of rhythm and a great ear for what is good in a melody.”- Martin Hayes