Mir is a Canadian alternative rock and pop music group founded in 1996 and based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
The brothers were born in Sri Lanka and raised in England; Dowling is a Nova Scotia native and former drummer for Ashley MacIsaac.
[7] In April 2003, Mir took part in 'Atlantic Scene', a showcase of Atlantic culture that took place at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa.
[17] While they did not officially disband, Dowling has been playing for the country music singer George Canyon.
[20] He has also recorded on albums for Cutting Crew, Gordie Sampson, Rita MacNeil and Lennie Gallant.
He has also been recording on albums, and/or shooting videos, for Alan Doyle and Ria Mae and Beòlach.