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IONA - celtic progressive rock




United Kingdom

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   IONA: General Info
Member Since10/16/2006
Band Websitewww.iona.uk.com
Band Members
Joanne Hogg - lead vocals, keyboard, acoustic guitar
Prior to Iona, Jo won a national song contest in her native Northern Ireland and toured in Russia with the band Devlin. Her first solo album ‘Looking into Light’ was released in April 1999 to critical acclaim. Three times voted ‘Best Female Vocalist’ by the ‘Classic Rock Society’.

Dave Bainbridge - electric/acoustic guitar, keyboards, bouzouki
Dave began piano lessons at the age of 8 and guitar lessons from his dad at 13. Later he studied at the Leeds College of Music, gaining several performance awards (including BBC Radio 2 Best Jazz Soloist Award). At college he also developed a deep interest in recording and synthesisers. He has worked with Jack Bruce, Buddy Guy, Gloria Gaynor, 'Snake' Davis, Paul Jones, Phil Keaggy, Michael Ball (string arranging) and (through his work as Iona producer) Maire Brennan (Clannad) and Robert Fripp.

Troy Donockley - Uillean Pipes, whistles, flute, guitar, cittern bouzouki, vocals
Troy Donockley has built up a formidable reputation as both a Composer/Arranger and Musician/Performer and as a leading virtuoso of the Uilleann Pipes. Troy has worked with an impressive array of artists, including; Mostly Autumn, The Enid, Midge Ure, Kathryn Tickell, Del Amitri, the Beach Boys, Moya Brennan, Status Quo, Uriah Heep, Jennifer Cutting and Maddy Prio

Phil Barker - basses
Joined IONA in 1996. Phil is increasingly in demand as a session player and has worked with many other artists including: Grammy award winning singer Faith Hill, Kim Hill, Don Moen, Matt Redman, Paul Wilbur, Andy Piercy, Chris Eaton, Andy Park, Brian Doerksen, Liz Fitzgibbon, Paul Field, Barry & Battya Segal, Caroline Bonnett, The New Scottish Choir and Orchestra and Noel Richards.

Frank Van Essen - drums, percussion, violin, vocals
Son of a Dutch classical composer, Frank commenced violin studies at the age of seven, taking up drums at 15. Within three years he was playing with several big name Dutch and US artists including Rick Cua, Margaret Becker, Julie Miller, Susan Ashton, Marcel McArthur and Ralph van Mannen. Frank has also toured with singer-songwriter Adrian Snell, in productions also featuring his wife, dancer and singer Marlou. He is now established in Holland as a much in demand composer / producer / string arranger.
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Record LabelOpen Sky Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   About IONA
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Formed in 1989, IONA take their name from the small island off the west coast of Scotland. From the beginning, their aim has been to write spiritual, atmospheric, yet uplifting music that would stir the emotions, weaving complex patterns that echo the intricate knot work of the great Celtic artists. Often inspired by the great figures of the Celtic Golden Age such as Columba, Aidan, Brendan and Patrick, IONA’s music is as timeless as the message that reaches out to us across the centuries.

Uniquely combining rock / folk / progressive / ethnic and ambient elements with the crystalline voice of Joanne Hogg as their focus, IONA create ‘a blaze of colours and textures...all the sounds fusing into a single, yearning, heartfelt beautiful cry.’

‘IONA has carved out a unique musical niche.....creating music that is challenging and inspirational....Their music surrounds the listener, seeming to have no beginning and no end.....Book of Kells touches something elemental, resonating as few albums can. Allow it to touch you as well.’ C.C.M. Magazine (USA)

‘Their music seems to draw from the collective memories of an entire race of people - ‘Beyond these Shores’ is all that and more. It is a modern day masterpiece.’ Bob Darden - Billboard (USA)

‘... an exhilarating contemporary folk act, able to press traditional instruments convincingly into service alongside their electric counterparts ... rarely has the new age Celtic thing been given so many welcome twists, or played with such conviction.’ ‘Q’ MAGAZINE

‘... close your eyes and prepare to sink into the atmosphere created by this magical band.’ Cornerstone Magazine (USA)

... It must be said Miss Hogg always did have a near mystical voice and in both Bainbridge and Donockley they have two musicians who know how to produce soundscapes, big, vast spaces which fill with melody and passion.’ Simon Jones - FRoots Magazine

To order IONA CD's and DVD's go to band website. Be sure to check out the solo projects.

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IONA's Friends Comments
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Gift of Vision

Gift of Vision



Nov 10 2009 6:20 PM

Hi, thanks for join my list. If you had a chance to listen to my music I'd like to thank you. If you haven't yet,let me know later if you liked it. ............................ José Luis
Warclub Radio [Request Line 405-633-3705 24/7 365]

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Nov 9 2009 6:20 PM

Thanks for adding Warclub Radio! Take care, and God bless!

+Rikki Puckett+
http://www.myspace.com/warclubradio
GWYDION - New Videos Online - Studio Report 2 !

GWYDION - New Videos Online - Studio Report 2 !
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Nov 1 2009 2:45 PM

Hey, how's everything?
We hope to see ya soon at one of our shows and make sure to check out the merchandise in our shop !

HORNS UP !!!!!!
GWYDION
http://www.freewebstore.org/GwydionShop
Traditional & Folk

Paul MacAonghusa
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Oct 31 2009 4:26 AM

Welcome back.It has been a long time for a good band to be away

Thank you
Horst CGN-PRG

Horst CGN-PRG



Oct 30 2009 3:51 AM

Hi Iona,

very much thanks
to be your friend now.

just celtics..
"nest of the eagle" :

NINO SANCHEZ

NINO SANCHEZ



Oct 27 2009 9:16 AM

Un abrazo musical desde Madrid
del cantautor y folklorista Nino Sánchez
Justin Hollywood Relax Music

Justin Hollywood Relax Music



Oct 26 2009 3:23 PM

Hi,
I hope your having a good day,
If your feeling a liitle stressed you might like to watch a new video I have made, just vivsit my myspace page to watch and relax!
It is the first video you come to.

There are 4 albums now available,

Breathe Away. To help lower high blood pressure.

Relax 1 [the music used on the new video]

...And So To Sleep...
[music for sleepless times]

Pregnancy And Birth


Available from ITunes

If you or anyone you know might benefit from them, why not treat yourself or them?!

The CDs are available from:
www.relaxmusic.co.uk

All CDs £8.99 with FREE shipping Worldwide!

Thanks for your support and friendship,
have a great week.

Love,

Justin...

www.relaxmusic.co.uk
Henk-Jan

Henk-Jan van der Klis



Oct 24 2009 8:52 AM

Hey folks,

Thanks for your concert yesterday in Hedon Zwolle! Concert review and pictures are at my weblog.
Harald

Harald Mantai



Oct 23 2009 3:09 PM

Hi Jona,

Thank you for your friendship and for your awesome music!
I wish you a wonderful weekend! What are your plans? Anything special?
in case you're in the mood and have some time, maybe you would like to check out my new photographs, I hope you like them. :)

Greetings from Germany
God bless
Auf Wiedersehen
Harald
The Jones Boys

The Jones Boys



Oct 18 2009 9:02 PM

Hi guys

Nice to meet you. Great music!

The Jones Boys
David Franks: Walkabouts Verse

David Franks: Walkabouts Verse



Oct 13 2009 1:44 PM

After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...

Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse
(please see my blog):
TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001

Where traditions are not so rare;
Sea, country and works scent the air;
A multitude of monuments,
Planted tubs and patterned pavements.

The longish pedestrian malls;
The remnants of defensive walls;
Historic buildings are a gauge
Of the respect for heritage.

Wheat, rape and pines in the fields;
Estuaries guarded by shields;
Long sandy beaches and wide scenes;
Romantic-ruin go-betweens.

Rivers in parts licked by trees,
Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries,
And crossed by practical delights -
Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.

Fine churches headed at Durham;
Football kits ad infinitum;
Kept castles - one for study;
Masonry behind masonry.

And, with moulding-works out that way,
It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?

(C) David Franks 2003
Wordsmithery -Venus' Tears Of Autumnal Gold!!

Jamie Laverick Aka Jamie larson
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Oct 8 2009 6:33 PM

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Under Ossana Ghost

Under Ossana Ghost



Oct 4 2009 7:18 AM

Hey! we have a new one with a new sound! It's "Blood Of The Ashamed ", check it out!

UNDER OSSANA GHOST
Basteel

Basteel



Oct 2 2009 6:21 AM

Iona is the most original and inspiring Christian band i have heard in a long time,i never get tired of listening to them,i listen to them when i do my graphics,thank you all for such beautiful,inspiring and moving music,all the best from your brother in southern california,hope to see you all live sometime
Peachy!

Peachy!



Oct 1 2009 11:55 PM

Greetings to you from Sheffield, United Kingdom.
Thanks for being a friend of Peachy!
We want you to hear and review/rate our first official single release, Ease the Pain by clicking on the link
http://www.amazingtunes.com/users/peachy/tunes/24458?rec=1e2f222a-a077-11de-aa6e-00144f458b1a&ref=peachy
Please, please, please sign up as a fan on the website (it's free), then rate the song (heart logo) at the Amazing Tunes website as it will get help us get valuable radio airplay. You can download the single for just 79p but more importantly listen to and rate the song! Please also email your local radio station and request Ease the Pain by Peachy! Already it's the most requested song for September on Fading FM in Holland.
Radio Stations/Media/DJs may request a free promotional mp3 download via our Myspace profile.
Peachy love you - thank you!
NOW FORWARD THIS TO EVERYONE AND ANYONE YOU KNOW!!!!
Dreamsling

Dreamsling



Oct 1 2009 11:03 AM

Hi, very nice new song! Thanx for the music!
Best wishes and kind regards...
Dave
pcksantamaria

pcksantamaria



Sep 27 2009 11:55 PM

Greetings from Japan!

Thanks a lot for the add.
I love your sound.
It's so beautiful!

Have a nice day!

Kayocci
RPV

RPV



Sep 25 2009 2:17 PM

Hello,

Greetings from France,

All the best !

David
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Justin Hollywood Relax Music

Justin Hollywood Relax Music



Sep 20 2009 7:59 AM

Hi,
Happy Sunday
to you

I hope you have had a wonderful week,

I thought you might like to know that ,

3 albums are now available to download at iTunes!

Relax 1 [the brand new album]

...And So To Sleep...
[music for sleepless times]

Pregnancy And Birth


Available from ITunes

If you or anyone you know might benefit from them, why not treat yourself or them?!

The CDs are available from:
www.relaxmusic.co.uk

All CDs £8.99 with FREE shipping Worldwide!

Thanks for your support and friendship,
have a great week.

Love,

Justin...

www.relaxmusic.co.uk
BAND OF MEN

BAND OF MEN



Sep 18 2009 11:27 AM

Thanks for the add.
Absolutely great, my friends!
Pier
MITTENDRIN

MITTENDRIN



Sep 18 2009 6:27 AM

Hi!
Thank you so much for the add. We saw you 2 times live up to now and we are so impressed.
Godspeed,
Thomas
the wHiTe HoRsEs project

the wHiTe HoRsEs project



Sep 18 2009 1:25 AM

Thank you. A pleasure.
Alana Cline

Alana Cline



Sep 11 2009 6:31 PM

Thanks for the add!
Joshua Davidson

Joshua Davidson



Sep 9 2009 4:19 AM

Thanks for adding us
Peace!!
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