Rhiannon Jones
Greg Bernnuka
Michael St John (Bam Bam)
Influences
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The Meaning of the word 'HWYL'...............
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Twinkle in your eye,,
Air in your sails,,
sudden spark of enthusiasm,,
sudden outbirst of happiness,,
toast, cheers,,,
Emotional outbirst of eloquence,,, When Wales scores a touch down against England,,
Sounds Like
Nothing you've heard before.
Book us for private parties. e-mail: rhiannonfromystrad@yahoo.com
the album 'Ship Of Fools" is now $8. We have a new album - 'Caitlyn's Celts' $10
for info contact rhiannonfromystrad@yahoo.com
Hwyl is a Welsh word that means many things including "wind in your sails" or "sudden spark of enthusiasm." This certainly describes this Gypsy Celtic Rock band based out of North Carolina but with strong roots in Wales. The music is melodic with dramatic rhythm patterns, strong in originality and spunk, symbolic of flying red dragons and wild mystic oceans of lost mermaids and ancient valleys of green. There are love songs, anti-war songs, waltzes and jigs. There are several songs in the Welsh language including rock versions of "Calon Lan" and "Sospan Fach." ,
Since the birth of Hwyl in May 2005 they have staged Koko Booth Ampi Theater in Cary, NC for the Gaelic Festival 2005, The International Festival of Raleigh, 2006 and many street fetivals in the area. They perform regularly at Irish pubs and restaurants who support culture and often appear live on WXDU, WCOM and have regular air play at radio IRFT (www.radioirft.com). The Herald Sun's quote on Hwyl was "Hwyl brings new culture to North Carolina” after Carrboro Fest 2005. **************************************************************
Rhiannon Jones (Vocals, Guitar, Fiddle} from Ystradgynlais, South Wales. Her song "Ystradgynlais” went on a sound track for a BBC documentary about mining towns in 2003. She came to the U.S to join Dragonship, a rock opera based on Thomas the Rhymer, an old Celtic Bard. Dragonship sailed away to another shore leaving her to set the sail for the "Hwyl" ship to embark upon its journey into deep sea." *******************************************************************
Michael St. John ( (Full Drum Kit) from Chapel Hill, NC blows air into the sail with his dynamic drumming and back up vocals. His 'hwyl' radiates like a cave man coming out of the caves for the first time and seeing the sun when he shouts 'HWYL!" He's been a drummer since those days of old and a bard indeed in song and spirit. His heritage is Welsh/Scottish. *******************************************************************
Greg Bernucca ( Bass Guitar) of Welsh heritage already had the dragon flag flying high before he found his 'hwyl' or maybe the 'hwyl' found him in his exceptional bass playing with intricate rhythm patterns and warm stage presence. He's originally from New York but resides in N.C
C.D Releases: Ship Of Fools 2007, Caitlyn’s Celts 2008
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This response to R. Frost's "Stopping by the Woods on a Snowy Evening" from a lover of excess. I'd always wished the narrator of Frost's poem would go too deeply into the woods, (and if he'd had any HWYL, I'm sure he would have!) May all have enough HWYL to give us a love such as will carry us beyond the shores of existence and non-existence. Have HWYL, will travel!
I have been begging MySpace to get this stupid Texas Hold 'Em scam with my face on it off the site. Here is the latest from them: Hello,Unfortunately, your image does not appear on this profile. Thank you,MySpace. com Music Support --------------- Isn't that incredibly helpful????
MySpace police still haven't kicked the ass of this jerk who has taken my face to advertise his Texas Hold 'Em crap. I've emailed them again, twice. And I sent this email directly to the slimy bastard himself: You are shamefully and illegally using my name to promote your Texas Hold 'Em game. My face and name are on the myspacemusic site for the band Hwyl. I never gave you permission. This is bad behavior. If this is not an error, your karma is foul and you will make a rotten death. Please stop exploiting me. Please help me forgive you for this violation of my dignity.
Hey Gang - Just dropped by to say thanks for the show and the party last night -- and was HORRIFIED to see my face in that Texas Hold 'Em ad!!! I had nothing to do with it, of course.
Hi HWYL!, Don't forget Fathers Day - 15th June! The Official Album of The Welsh Rugby Union is available from the Official online shop - click the cover for details. Wales In Union - The Ultimate Welsh Rugby Supporters Album, available from Tesco - click the cover. Shine - The New Album from Paul Child, available from Tesco - click the cover.
We hope you don't mind if we inform you that our 'PUNK OPERA: 'CHELENNON' album is finally RELEASED and AVAILABLE !!! It's based on John Lennon political and rare songs and interviews. If you are interested to learn more about this concept album just visit our myspace or the following website:www. ilemusic. com Thank you for your support!!! The OZ from St. Petersburg, Russia
I wish I had a big ole pint o' Hwyl! I'd sip it gingerly & then down the hell - I mean - Hwyl out of it! I LOVE YOU Rhiannon! All of youse Hwylses! Love & HWYL, Taz
