Based in Dublin, Hoodoo Reelin came about through Sheila's want to create music based around three vocal harmony parts in soul, funk, latin, jazz, blues, reggae, ska and dance styles. Studying a masters in Music and Media in Trinity College Dublin, Sheila met Emma Brennan who was to be the second vocalist in the band. Emma quickly introduced Aine Kerrigan to the band and the basis for Hoodoo Reelin was formed. Soon joined by Kev McNicholas on bass, things started to get groovy.