Welcome to thelyttlefamily.com, the new website of "one of Ireland's most innovative Celtic music groups" (The Belfast Telegraph).   From Co. Armagh, Northern Ireland, The Lyttle Family have been sharing their music with the world for almost two decades. Featured in the band are Anne (vocals, guitar, bodhrán), Keith (violin), Jan (violin, vocals), David (bass, bodhrán, lambeg) and Rhea (violin, vocals, bodhrán).   The parents of the group, Anne Lyttle and the late Eric Lyttle, were prominent during Ireland's show-band era, known as 'Anne and Dave'. From a young age their children  all displayed obvious musical talent and as they began learning their instruments, the family band began to develop. By 1990 they were performing regularly at festivals and concerts and continued to do so until the tragic death of Eric Lyttle in 1999. A  respected folk singer of the sixties, and prominent figure of Northern Ireland's music scene in the '70s and '80s, he is deeply missed by all who knew him.   Since 2000, and under the direction of Anne Lyttle who is also PR for Equity NI, the band have made regular trips to the US, performing across Florida, Georgia, Alabama and recently Nashville. Frequent appearances have been made on TV and radio throughout their career and the band were featured in the 2003 movie Puckoon, based on the book by Spike Milligan and starring Richard Attenborough.   With the valuable experience gained through regular performing at a young age, the children have gone on to become respected musicians in their own right. Keith is a teacher and performer in the Scottish fiddle style and Jan works mostly in classical performance and education. David is regarded as a leading figure on the Irish jazz scene and Rhea, though still a student, is already beginning to live up to the high standards set by this notable musical family.   The Lyttle Family will be recording their much-awaited fourth album in 2009.