Faileas (Gaelic for shadow) is a combination of two talented young musicians, Jessie Nieves and Zak Read, who have performed for the last several years in various ensembles apart from each other. They recently discovered their combined love of the Celtic/Irish influence in both music and dance and the rest has evolved naturally in a short period of time. Zak and Jessie approach their music with the comfort, passion and curiosity of those destined to play and share the joy of their music with others. Both reside in Michigan and have been highly influenced over the years by the music and individuals they have encountered at various Celtic Festivals in the U.S. and Canada.