Joey Abarta is an astounding piper by any measure, and all the more astounding for his modest years. By the age of twenty-six he has already traveled to most of Continental Europe, the United States, Canada, and Asia, performing and sharing the traditional music of Ireland on the uilleann pipes.

Originally from Los Angeles, California, Joey had the pleasure to first learn from master piper and Dubliner; Patrick D’Arcy. He has since been instructed by many other master musicians in the tradition of Irish piping, studying his trade while living in Ireland as well as The Unitied States.

In August of 2009, Joey became a All Ireland Champion placing second at the Fleadh Cheoil na hEireann (The World Championships of Irish Music) for his performance on the uilleann pipes.

Joey is now residing in the Boston area using it as a base for his constant touring while working on his debut solo record which will be out later this year. Besides playing solo Joey tours with various groups, the most recent would be The Green Fields of America and Mick Moloney.