Brian "Bear" Abernethy
Lead vocals, bodhran, lyrics, arrangements, irritation
*Listened to Irish music since age 5, performed it since sometime last week
*Factoid: Collects red frogs
*New York native, AZ resident since 1989
*Learned bodhran from Paul Knight and Shay Veno of the Clare Voyants
Jerica "Burnin' Strings" Leathers
Fiddle, backing vocals, composition, arrangements, mandolin, banjo
*Played fiddle since 11, Mesa Symphony 6 years
*Guested with nearly every band worth mentioning in AZ
*Teaches several million students
*Best looking band member
*Interesting factoid: Former CIA agent
*Native Arizonian
Rob "Loves the Wall" Roske
Guitar, electric guitar, arrangements, inspiration
*Interesting factoids: Was once sold at auction for a 1 cent stamp; First learned to play guitar with his feet
*Rock/Metal/Acid Jazz background vital to band's developing sound
*Resident computer genius
*Originally from Seattle, WA; Left to chase dreams of fame and fortune. Wound up here instead, then went back (the bastard)
*Interesting factoid: Having long and meaningful relationship with the wall at the Rula Bula in Tempe, AZ
Influences
The band influences we have on the very best authority of the subject, Brian "Bear" Abernethy:
Brian admits to being influenced by:
Great Big Sea, Saw Doctors, Billy Joel
Jerica Leathers feels a particular appreciation for:
Chieftains, Eileen Ivers, Dixie Chicks
Rob Roske has been known to listen to the following on occasion:
Metallica, One Eyed Fiona, Bardic Yawp
The Hooligans were an up-and-coming Phoenix Arizona based band that combined the roots of traditional Irish music with an upbeat, fast paced blues beat which blended into a uniquely smooth sound unlike any other traditional Irish Folk band. They steadily grew a rabid fan base of a broad spectrum of people who were saddened by the unexpected break up of the band in 2003.
Join the crowd and become a fan! You won't regret it!
