
Originally
formed in 1996, The Killdares have come to be known as one of the
hottest, cutting edge bands in music today - Celtic or otherwise!
World-class musicians from all over the
perform a brand new version of
hard-driving, alternative Celtic rock music
Blending traditional Celtic playing skills,
power-pop accessibility, and straight up rock n' roll hooks, The
Killdares have created a fresh new sound that's blended with enough
commercial edge to be instantly recognizable, always engaging, and
appealing to fans of all ages. Their live shows are filled with an
infectious energy so powerful that it has been known to move people
to tears. Even die-hard fans of purely traditional Celtic music have
embraced the band's powerful genre-bending sound.
Round
the House, a dynamic, award-winning
Their traditional songs and dance tunes (jigs and reels,
hornpipes, etc) flow from driving to tender and back again.
Fiddle, mandolin, guitar, bouzouki and bodhran lift the tunes,
and surround and support the clean and lively vocals. Known for
creating great rapport with audiences, they have a enthusiastic
following that is growing every year. Follow ‘Round the House at
www.roundthehouse.com
Tanya
Brody & Matthew Gurnsey each play a plethora of exotic instruments
ranging from bohdran & concertina to harp & hammered dulcimer;
psaltery, pennywhistles, flute and zils to name just a few.
The Muses add new life to old songs as well as adding original
material to the Celtic repertoire. Since the moment they chose to
blend their voices in song they began captivating the hearts of
every audience from
Seeking the return of traditional Celtic folk songs (and a stage
overflowing with instruments & vibrance), The Muses breathe new life
into a music that will never die. "Through our music you can feel
the green shamrocks underfoot, catch the aroma of a distant salt
sea, and taste the highland rain upon your lips."
www.themusesmusic.com/
John
Good
The music is infectious, ranging from the
breathless jigs, reels and hornpipes, through the more
relaxed popular songs, all the way along to the ballads and airs.
They have performed on
network television and have been favorably
received locally and nationally by the media.
Check out their new CD at
www.oceansapartmusic.com .