Larry Switzer
Mandocello, Bouzouki, Mandolin, More Deb Switzer
Violin Pamela Gillman
Whistles, Flutes, Bass, Bouzouki, Bones, Shaker Mike Gillman
Guitar, Octave Mandolin, Mandolin, Vocals Drew Manion
Bodhran, Bones, Djembe,Vocals, Digeridoo, Bongos, Shaker,Energy, Whoopin’ and a-Hollerin’ !!
Influences
Solas; Great Big Sea; Gaelic Storm;
Dervish; Old Blind Dogs; Altan;
Colcannon; De Dannan; Planxty;
Luka Bloom; The Dubliners; Tannahill Weavers;
Lunasa; Andy Irvine; Andy M. Stewart;
Blackmore's Night; Stevie Ray Vaughn;
Loreena McKennit; Natalie MacMaster;
Beth Patterson; Big Bad Voodoo Daddy; Danu;
Clandestine; Fairport Convention; Seven Nations;
the Chieftans; Bob Dylan; Joni Mitchell;
Roger Landis; Ashley MacIsaac; Luke Plumb;
Liz Carol; Alasdair Frasier; John Doyle;
Shanon Heaton; Niamh Parsons; Susan McKeown;
WickedTinkers; U2;
Mary Black, Frances Black and The whole Black Family;
The Pentangle; Cherish The Ladies; Steeleye Span;
The Pogues; Billy Bragg; The Glengharry Bhoys;
The Clancy Brothers; Dougie Maclean.
There are many many others we have unintentionally left out-- everything from traditional, celtic rock, classical, classic rock, punk, jazz, blues, folk and many local Denver/Boulder area musicians and friends. Our main influences right now are each other. Like a family finishing each others' sentences, one musician starts with a simple phrase or rhythm, another picks it up, and before you know it a new unique arrangement is born
The band Mondragon has been in existence since 2003, and many knew the original players in such places as The Colorado and Arizona Renaissance Festivals, the Norman Oklahoma Medieval Fair, The Cheshire Cat, The Jazzy Bean, Saxby's Coffee, various weddings, MHCD's Market with a Heart, and The Art Affaire fundraisers. Since then, it has re-charged and is ready to offer an expanded repertoire and new instrumentation for its tunes and vocals. Debut performances of the new ensemble include Conor O'Neill's, The Cheshire Cat, , The Royal Hilltop, and the Jet Hotel.
Mondragon is a collective of musicians whose roots delve into folk, classical, jazz, and rock, and it blooms with a style quite unique from the garden variety Celtic ensemble. The band is known to take on traditional tunes and flirt with dimension. Whether it be through a harmony or an unexpected turn, the result is delightful and often mesmerizing. Mondragon possesses a deep love for both historical tradition and contemporary style. The band is comfortable and affable in all venues, and its energy is downright contagious.
Our first single, Drunk Tonight EP, and our first DVD Drunk Rock Videos DVD is now available for pre-order from the store section of our website. Click the above images for info.
Warming up for St. Patrick's Day! Stop by our site and check our March schedule for a gig near you. Hope to see you at a show. Enjoy our new video "Whiskey Tonight" and stop by our site for a FREE download of the new song. Cheers!
Join us tonight (Dec. 26th) at Trinity Irish Pub just off the El-Rancho, Evergreen exit on I-70. Great food, drink, and good cheer to be had by all. The perfect post-Christmas party! Cheers.
Hey Mates! It's time once again to help the Irish rock the vote...VOTE FOR "THE INDULGERS" IN THE 2008 WESTWORD MUSIC SHOWCASE AWARDS. The band has been nominated in the "Best World Music" category. Your vote is appreciated. You can support the THE INDULGERS and irish/scottish celtic music in Colorado by voting online at: http://westword. com/polls/musicpoll/ ***** Or you can go to our web site at "shamrocker. com" and click on the link for the Westword Music Showcase Awards. Online voting must be received no later than noon Monday, June 16th. Cheers to you for being our friend and your time and effort!
Awe, thanks for bein' our friendz! We're jus' an old, old, old group newly learn'n about myspace. Hope your St. Paddy's was a toe-tappin' fun one! Enjoy all!
Hello mates, Yer sounding great! Hope all is well in your world and you had a wonderful holiday season. We really enjoyed playing in Ireland recently. Check out the new clip on our site from our Ireland 2007 tour - The Indulgers performing "Trouble With A Capitol T" with Johnny Fean vocalist/guitarist from the legendary Irish band Horslips - one of the original celtic rock bands - in Ennis, Co. Clare. Have a fantastic new year! Your friends, The Indulgers
