Originally formed by Leo Rowsome and his brother Tom in the late 1920's.

Their main objective was to raise the profile of the uilleann pipes at a time when the instrument was in danger of dying out.

The Quartet performed at numerous concerts and radio broadcasts up until the 1960's

After a silence of over three decades, Kevin revived the Quartet for a performance at Culturlann na hÉireann, Monkstown, Dublin in 1996. On that occasion, two members of the original Quartet, Sean Seery and Mick Tuohy played. The fourth piper was Fergus Finnegan.

Since then, the Rowsome Quartet have performed for a number of events including Fleadh Ceoil na hEireann, Culture Night, the William Kennedy Piping Festival, the 1916 centenary celebrations, the Ace and Deuce of Piping Concert and numerous charity concerts.