Joe - violins, mandolin, vocals, bodhran., production and arrangements.
Martin Barter - keyboards, vocals, and arrangements.
Si Hayden - guitars, vocals.
Adrian Litvinoff - bass.
Brendan J.Rayner - drums, percussion.
The Celtic-fusion sound of Shkayla has evolved since band leader and ace electric fiddle-player moved to Coventry in 1998.
Limerick-born Joe’s career has included work with former Steeleye Span members, Terry and Gay Woods, dynamic fiddle-driven rock band East of Eden and the late, great Irish bluesman Rory Gallagher.
Singing songs in English and Gaelic and playing soaring fiddle melodies and improvisations, Joe is accompanied by versatile guitarist Si Hayden, experienced keyboards player Martin Barter, rock and jazz-influenced bass player Mark Fulton and drummer Brendan J.Rayner.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
Your friendly, mutley collection of musical pooches are back at the Denbigh Arms, Monks Kirby near Rugby this Sunday evening for a fun-packed evening of frolics. Musicians and audiences are welcome - you're welcome to join the pack for the craic!
Dave Cook and I are playing at Nigel Ward's new 'Stoke Folk' club in the Humber Hotel Coventry this Thursday. Chele will be singing with us and Rod Felton is also performing. Hope you can join us for a great launch night for Coventry's latest folk venue.
Dogs, Stags and Pheasants - or to be accurate - five (Sly Old) Dogs perform at the singular Stag & Pheasant in Newton, near Rugby this Saturday evening, 18th April.
Admission is free and the beer is good. Music starts 8. 30pm
Lovely sound ya get out of ur violin! Really like the videos. I def 'll buy an electric violin soon, ya can create so many sounds with it (well, after a lot of practicing prob!) Jessica
