The Outside Track formed when they were all students at the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance in Limerick, and are quickly earning themselves a reputation as one of the most exciting new bands on the traditional music scene. With a truly international line-up, from Scotland, England, Ireland and Canada, they combine influences from all their different cultures to form a distinct and dynamic musical sound. Flute, harp, fiddle, guitar, accordion and vocals combine in expressive, energetic arrangements that deliver traditional music with a modern twist. The band's song repertoire encompasses both classic ballads and contemporary songwriting, combining the traditional with fresh new material. Five-part harmony singing sits alongside sparkling new instrumental sets. With an average age below 25 the members of the band may be young, but between them they have performing credentials that are the envy of many veteran bands.

The Outside Track's self-titled debut CD was released in June 2007. The breadth of their work and their obvious talents for arrangement and writing is impressive for a band so young in years but perhaps everything we should expect for a band so talented.