Background
He was born near Saint Johnston, County Donegal, in Ireland.
He was born near Saint Johnston, County Donegal, in Ireland.
He plays in the unique fiddle style of East Donegal. He now resides in his home village of Street Johnston. Tommy Peoples is currently the Traditional Musician In Residence at The Balor Arts Centre, Ballybofey, County Donegal.
In July 2015 he launched his self-published book "Ó Am go hAm - From Time to Time".
The book combines a fiddle tutor by Tommy, along with illustrations by himself and a complete notation of 130 original tunes by Tommy, again notated by himself. The book also includes many stories and incidents from his life, and musical career.
The book is currently available direct from Tommy from his own website.
He has been a member of well-known traditional Irish music groups, including 1691 and The Bothy Band as well as performing solo since the late 1960s.
