Tim:
-Bodhran; Lead Vocals
-Strumstick
-Concertina; Pennywhistles
Eric:
-Guitar
Brandon
-Guitar; Djembe; backing vocals
Rook
-Drums; percussion; backing vocals
Influences
Since we're from South Carolina (as a unit, not individually), we tend to find ourselves pulling more and more from the regional sounds that have evolved since the Scots-Irish settled these hills in the 1800s. Piedmont Blues, Southern Rock, Bluegrass, and Folk are intermingled with Irish/Scottish/Newfoundlandic songs in ways that can only come from members influenced by so many differing backgrounds.
We owe sonic homage to bands like Flogging Molly, the Oysterband, Great Big Sea, Enter the Haggis, The Allman Bros., Lynyrd Skynyrd, B.B. King, The Doors, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, the Proclaimers, Chumbawamba, Elders, Pogues, Dropkick Murphys, Bob Dylan, Donovan, and Johnny Cash.
Because we pull from so many influential musicians in the past and present our sound continues to diversify and stretch boundaries seldom found in a single band. We enjoy playing Roadhouse Blues and then ripping into Molly Malone faster than Mari Mac married me.
Sounds Like
Eric said it best when he described our band as a cross between the Allman Brothers and the Grateful Dead clashed with driving folk-rock of the Celtic nations. I don't think it's common to hear two lead guitars back a song like Wild Rover without being overdriven or over the top, but the power of having a very modern band with some not-so-modern tunes is what keeps us playing at more and more venues that underestimate us.
We are a celtic band, but we're not your typical celtic band. Don't believe us? Just try us once and you'll see what we mean...
Bote is a five piece original folk rock set based out of the greater Upstate, SC. With a diverse lineup of members with many differing backgrounds, the band spans many genre and utilises its unique sound to please crowds of all ages.
Bote is best described as folk-rock/celtic/fusion with hints of reggae, blues, rockabilly, and funk mixed in. Many different bands have influenced all of our members, and the end result is a solid mix of everything and anything you'd hear from hundreds of different musicians, past and present. With dueling guitars and solid rhythm, combined with melodic songs and powerful vocals, Bote is the consummate live band ready to please everyone no matter your musical background.
To book Bote, message us or email at band.called.bote@gmail.com. We play gigs, weddings, dances, live events, leisure parties, etc. We can provide you with upbeat songs, as well as some slow dancers and ballads. Our repertoire is impressive and our sound is eclectic.
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Ah, I see. You guys should try to get back to Gastonia soon! And now that my band is out and playing, I'm sure we could work something out in the future. When are you fellas available for booking?
Asheville favorite (and only) Celtic Rock band is playing the Wild Wing Cafe in Asheville NC on Friday Sept 18th. The fun starts about 9:00pm. And as always, NO COVER!!! See ya at the Wing!
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