The band was formed in mid Sept. after the break up of the drummers (justin) two punk bands. looking to start a new band he looked for something original and something that was energetic but yet everyone can get involved in....after talking to a good friend dan they both dwindled down and decided that their interests were focused on traditional irish music....dan bought a banjo and learned it in about 2 days....than they picked up a rad bass player (max) and the 3 looked for other possible choices for other members...he max turned to his good pal mike for guitar..acoustic and vocals (who is amazing).....2 weeks went on and max's friend (josh) over heard maxs conversation about the band and said he'd play accordian...a month went by w/ a drought...but was soon brought up and late october the finnegans found their direct route they wanted to head in....and started making songs....