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Back of the Moon
Folk / Celtic / Acoustic

"Back of the Moon"

Glasgow,
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  6/21/2008
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  http://www.myspace.com/backofthemoon  

   Back of the Moon: General Info
Member Since1/18/2006
Band Websitebackofthemoon.co.uk
Band MembersGillian Frame (fiddle/vocals) Findlay Napier (guitar/vocals) Hamish Napier (piano/flute/whistle/vocals/Cape Breton Scottish Stepdancing) Ali Hutton (pipes/bodhran/whislte)
InfluencesLiz Carroll, John Doyle, Gordon Duncan, Dick Gaughin, Brian Finnegan, Archie Fisher, Paul Brady, John Martin, Jim Hunter, Linda Thompson, John Prine, Wolfstone, Capercailie, Iron Horse, Old Blind Dogs, Flook, The Battlefield Band, Dr Andy Hunter, Dr Simon McKerrell, Karine Polwart, Frankie Gavin and Arty McGlynn, Anne Neilson, Archie McAllister, Solas, Lunasa, Led Zepplin.
Record LabelFootstompin Records
Type of LabelNone







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   About Back of the Moon

In November 2007 Back of the Moon played their final concert in the grand surroundings of the Kennedy Centre Washington DC. All members of Back of the Moon would like to thank everyone who has helped them over the years.

Findlay and Gillian have a new band called Findlay Napier and the Bar Room Mountaineers. http://www.findlaynapier.com or http://www.myspace.com/findlaynapier

Ali is currently working with Old Blind Dogs. http://www.oldblinddogs.co.uk or www.myspace.com/oldblinddogs

Hamish is applying to study at Berklee College of Music in Boston. http://www.myspace.com/hamishnapier

Back of the Moon were a top Scottish folk band with both new and traditional tunes and songs cast in fresh modern sounding arrangements. Formed in 2000, the band rapidly gained a reputation for their dynamic live performances, touring annually throughout the UK, Canada, USA and eight different European Countries. Back of the Moon created their giant acoustic sound through a tightly woven frontline of Scottish border pipes and fiddle, an intimate pairing of low whistle and flute, the distinctive rhythmic force of their guitar/piano rhythm combo, at times augmented by bodhran and Cape Breton Stepdancing, and awesome three-part vocal harmonies in their Scottish songs - in which each unique singer took the lead. 2005 saw them win 'Best Folk Band' at the Scottish Trad Music Awards, having received "Best Up and Coming Act" at the awards back in 2003 and "Best Celtic Group" at Lorient Interceltic Festival 2003.

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Back of the Moon has 1487 friends.
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Back of the Moon's Friends Comments
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Leanne





Feb 17 2008 5:43 AM

Good luck to you all in your new adventures! You are amazing musicians!!
seedstar





Jan 7 2008 5:56 PM

Hiya. Please put Minneapolis, Minnesota, on your radar for a gig sometime. Pretty please!
Doug Cox





Dec 27 2007 6:16 PM

Hey guys,
Greetings from Vancouver Island...are you going to be at celtic connections?
Doug
Diskreetse Mango Trio





Dec 23 2007 4:04 AM

Dear friend! Diskreetse Mango Trio wishes You a Merry Christmas and happy holidays!

Kallis sõber! Diskreetse Mango Trio soovib Sulle häid jõule ja ilusaid pühasid!
Park Lane Recording Studios





Dec 16 2007 7:44 AM

lol have you seen these pics yet? im suprised her myspace didnt get deleted yet for posting pictures like that.

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=125723
Beer Faeries™





Dec 22 2007 6:16 PM

FieldsOfAgony





Dec 8 2007 5:35 AM

Hey,
I saw you guys some time ago in The Fagot in Belgium. Really loved your show, also bought your CD.
Nice work, I hope to hear a lot more of you.

Cheers X
Saratoga Pan-Celtic Session





Dec 7 2007 6:20 PM

thanks for the ad! We managed to get 11 to come dowm for the Old Song concert. Hopefully you can stop in next time. We can pour you a fresh pint but the chairs will probably be the same.
Ceilí Moss





Dec 6 2007 11:18 PM

Thanks a lot for the add! You're definitely on top of the cream of Celtic stuff!
LADY ALEXANDRIA





Nov 23 2007 7:59 PM

Thanks so much for the add

Cheers

Lady Alexandria
Celtic Chaos





Nov 14 2007 4:56 PM

Wish yous were here!!! Can't believe you are in North America and not coming to Vancouver Island!! Too late to change that???
J
xx
Dottie





Nov 14 2007 4:06 AM

Hi! Thankyou SO much for accepting my add as a friend! I love your music!

Hope to see you soon! =)

xo Dottie
Leanne





Nov 10 2007 12:03 PM

Wonderful show last night! I loved every minute...the vocal harmonies, tight instrumentals...the energy was great! Bands like yours help to keep celtic music alive in the US.
Harriet Bartlett





Nov 6 2007 2:44 PM

I think you guys are just wonderful.

See you soon.

Harriet x
Leoni Gardner





Nov 3 2007 8:09 AM

Thanks for adding me as a MySpace friend.

God Bless from Leoni

Reely Moka





Nov 2 2007 5:51 PM

Thanks for the add. We're from across the pond but hope you'll come here someday and we can hear you in person. We love your music.
Two Bits String Band





Nov 2 2007 8:28 AM

We appreciate the add. Good luck on your US tour.
Melanie Thornton (memorial)





Oct 30 2007 12:59 PM





Thank You for the Friendship Back of the Moon!

Peace and Blessings

in Loving Memory of
Melanie Thornton




Terhi Puronaho





Oct 30 2007 11:36 AM

Hi,
Thanks for the add.
It was nice to see you at Haapavesifolk :-)

-Terhi
Leanne





Oct 23 2007 5:23 PM

Thanks for the friendship. I am really looking forward to seeing you all at Old Songs in Voorheesville NY in 2 weeks! Do you mind if people get up and dance? It may be difficult not to. I love what I hear!
WalkaboutsVerse





Oct 13 2007 2:54 AM

Poem-come-song 101 of 230, from walaboutsverse.741.com: JUST SUBSIST

At times when I’ve had time to take,
I’ve thought of a plot by a lake:
The plot would be of fertile ground;
The lake would have some trout around.

The plot’s house would be made of brick -
Well insulated, in good nick.
And round this abode there’d be built -
Solar panels, kept at best tilt.

Inside large coops would run the legs
Of chooks and quails - for fresh eggs.
A vine for grapes plus summer shade;
And, in thin beds, vegetables laid.

Up at dawn, to use all sunlight -
Fish and farm by day, read at night.
A spouse with me I’d not resist -
In retirement, we’d just subsist.

(C) David Franks 2003
Kablamo Chunk





Oct 10 2007 8:58 AM

great music!
Anam Glas





Oct 6 2007 12:12 PM

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alison





Oct 6 2007 10:19 AM

glad to see you guys will be at the Ark in November! hope to see you then.
Musicalbi





Sep 25 2007 1:39 AM

Hello Back of the Moon.
Thanks for the invitation.
Great music.
Musicalbi
Mystic♥Rose





Sep 21 2007 11:34 AM

Stopping by to listen to your music~
Very much enjoyed♥ Lanelle
John





Sep 19 2007 3:01 PM

Sad News Guys if its true? Many a tear will be shed - I'm sure your music will live on in your Playing wherever and whoever you play with. Just Keep On Playing -
Rock and Roll BOTM - Cheers and see you all soon whenever at whatever John xx
Musicalbi





Sep 19 2007 2:43 PM

Hi Back of the Moon.
Thanks for including me in your circle of friends. I enjoyed visiting your myspace page and listening to your music. Powerful and beautiful.I..m love your music. Thanks so much!
Musicalbi
Paul Jennings





Sep 17 2007 3:08 AM

EVERYTHING!
Ken Trusler





Aug 30 2007 5:45 AM

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Christina





Aug 19 2007 5:11 PM

hey gill, just spotted u were online!! how r things girl?? hope tour is going well. did waxys today with padraig, lovely tune. love christinaxx
symphy





Aug 18 2007 9:47 AM

Now just add the full recording of Glenlogie to your MySpace music so it can be on my profile! :)
David Paskell





Aug 17 2007 10:23 AM

Many thanks for adding me a friend.
I really like the snippets of the songs I have heard , they really wet my appetite .
I really would like to hear more of your music and see you play live.
Respect and best wishes
David
Gray Fox Bluegrass





Aug 16 2007 7:16 AM

Howdy from Texas! Thanks for the ADD. God bless. --Gray Fox Bluegrass.
Lori Hartbarger





Aug 14 2007 1:11 PM

Hello all, thanks for the add. Hope to see you play live again soon. All the best, Lori
Harriet Bartlett





Aug 10 2007 7:27 AM

Hey guys!

How are you all?

Harriet x
Franana





Aug 7 2007 4:21 PM

hiya - thanks for adding us! sounding great.

franana x x x
Antti Järvelä





Jul 16 2007 3:49 AM

Hi guys!

I..m so sorry I couldn..t make it to Haapavesi. I hope someone brought my greetings anyway... Did you have good time there?
aly.





Jul 13 2007 4:29 PM