Merlin's Keep are a five-piece Celtic Folk Rock band originating from Grimsby on the east coast of England. They have been together since October 2006, and as well as being excellent musicians, they are also great friends, which becomes evident when they perform on stage.
Critically reviewed as "Rustic Mamas and Papas with a social conscience",
Merlin's Keep's music is an exuberant mix of original material with three- and
four-part harmonies, covers of old favourites, and foot-stomping traditional fiddle tunes. Their self-penned music is inspired by anything and everything, but always says something about the band's ethos.
Merlin's Keep pride themselves on their versatility, being equally comfortable at traditional folk clubs, festivals and hardened rock venues. Their sets can be tailored to suit any occasion.
Their debut album 'Wide Avalonian Skies' contains all the best elements of the Merlin's Keep sound, and puts the band's musicality, passion and sensitivity on full display.
The second album 'Mind, Body and Folk' was officially launched on July 17th and is now available for purchase.
Their albums are available from
Replay Records,
Haven Mill,
GRIMSBY,
UK
Off The Beaten Tracks,
Aswell Street,
LOUTH,
UK
Twelve Bar Music,
High Street,
CLEETHORPES,
UK
They are also availabe at gigs, from any of the band members, or by mail order through secure payment with Paypal, debit or credit card. For more information please email merlinskeep@ntlworld.com.
The members of Merlin's Keep also have other projects going on, to keep them out of mischief. Check out the following in our top friends
The HoneyKeepers, Shindig, Traces of Gray, Honeysuckle, The Original Fishtown Ramblers. Not forgetting Josie Gray Goes Doom, and Solo Sime........
SORRY TO COMMENT YOU AGAIN BUT WAS JUST LOOKING AT YOUR PROFILE AND SEEN U LIVE IN THE GRIMSBY AREA WE HAVE A GIG NEXT MONTH ON THE 12TH IN GRIMSBY AND WAS WONDERING IF YOU FANCIED POPPING DOWN WITH SOME MATES FOR A GOOD NIGHT OUT???
Pleased to get to see the first half of your set last night, sorry couldnt stay for all of it. Hope it turned out to be a good night for you all.....your brill xxx
Hope you have a great night at the Market, would come and watch but Chez turns 50 on Tuesday so we're having a party for her tonight! Love and peace, Rob xx
Thanks Merlin's our mates...we'll be seeing you soon too...bloody gigs...LOL...did'nt think this would happen so soon...Have a great day & save me that CD...xx
Wow, you blow me away, emotions a plenty. Well done all of you on another successful CD launch, and a great night. Had a listen to the CD and it is a credit to you all. Keep 'em coming. Love you all