HOME BASE: Howell

STYLE: As the “Mike Byrne Irish Show,” his repertoire contains traditional Irish folk songs, but Byrne cites many other influences from the ’50s and ’60s rock ’n’ roll era in which he grew up, from Tom Petty and Neil Diamond to Jimmy Buffett.

LINEUP: Byrne, guitar and vocals

INSIDE TRACK: As luck would have it, an accidental call from Bob Nardi is how Byrne got introduced to LBI. That was nearly 40 years ago. Byrne has performed music professionally for more than 50 years. His talents have taken him all over the country and as far as Ireland, Bermuda, Berlin and more.

TWO’S TAKE: You say potato, we say Irish potato.

CHECK OUT: allstarsmikebyrne.com

BE THE JUDGE: Friday, Sept. 11, 4 p.m., at Nardi’s Tavern, Haven Beach.