Les Coughlan on the Bodhran; Marie McCormack on the Whistle; Shuggy Fisher plays Banjo/Mandolin; Willy Barr on Vocals and Guitar; Emma Scarr on Vocals and the Violin/Fiddle , Thanks to all who have Played with Northern Celts over the years
Influences
John Prine,
Townes Van Zandt,
Pogues,
Steven Stills,
Gillian Welch,
Luka Bloom,
Christie Moore
Neil Young
John Lennon
Planxty
Rolling Stones
Steve Earl
Nick Waits
Northern Celts are a band that has evolved from a wide collection of musicians who started playing together in London in the 1980s. They have been instrumental in keeping the traditional music session alive in London pubs, with material that embraces traditional Irish and Scottish dance tunes, Irish and British traditional and contemporary folk songs, and American folk and country music.
The band plays in various pubs and venues that can be found on their website, and welcome musicians who want to come along and join in.
The line-up is Les Coughlan, who founded the group over 20 years ago, and who plays the bodhran and harmonica. He is also a skilled maker of drums. Marie McCormack plays the Irish whistle and has collected countless tunes over the years playing in sessions and various bands. Shuggy Fisher plays mandolin and banjo and writes original tunes. Willy Barr is a guitarist and singer, and he also plays a mean banjo, mandolin and harmonica. Emma Scarr plays fiddle with the band and writes songs with a folk and country flavour. Fergy Campbell is a singer and guitarist.
The Northern Celts also play for weddings, ceilidhs, parties and other celebrations. Their music is lively, uplifting, sometimes thought-provoking and always evolving as musicians bring new influences and ideas.
This month we mostly have Catie Curtis (with a Richard Thompson cover), Lindsay Fuller and The Cheap Dates (and who amongst us isn't?), Josh Fix with a track from the well-titled album This Town Is Starting To Make Me Angry and the rather lovely Red Rooster.
Four more little sonic gems for your August pleasure are now available on the site. Blitzen Trapper, Boulder Acoustic Society, Jay Brannan and The Wiyos. Yet another fine quartet even though we say so ourselves as picked them out.
Hello, after an unfortunate hiatus, the reasons for which are probably best not gone into here, we finally have some new music on the AUK MySpace site. For your listening pleasure this month we offer Nathan Oliver, Conrad Ford, the irrepressible Todd Snider and the delightful Beccy Owen. Don't forget too, for those of you within striking distance of Leicester, Electric Dustbowl 2 on 19 September.
The Kittiwakes - CD Launch - Clerkenwell 22nd June
Leigh-on-Sea 3-piece, The Kittiwakes, celebrate the release of their Midwich Records debut, ‘Lofoten Calling’, a collection of original folk songs written about the people, landscape, folklore and history of the Lofoten Islands above the Arctic Circle and influenced by the traditional music of Norway and the British Isles.
'The Kittiwakes craft timeless and magical acoustically dappled folk treats - gentle and alluring ostensibly Gaelic in sound texture and gorgeously flighty braided as they are by corteges of mandolins, accordions and violins.' [LOSING TODAY]
'The Kittiwakes (rissa tridactyla): delicious, intriguing and evocative music, beautifully played and sung by this talented trio. Recommended to twitchers and lovers of folk music alike' [LEIGH FOLK FESTIVAL]
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"Jus Let It FLO" The Long Awaited Debut Album from FLOetic Lara. Launch Party on 31st May, London,UK.
An energy-filled night where FLO and guests take you on the theatrical and musical journey of this emerging unsigned talent. With vocals capabilities ranging from rich powerful explosions to beautiful dulcet tones, this Passionate Poet and Soulful Singer expresses herself without limitation, inspiring all who experience her touching gift. FLOetic Lara (aka FLO) international artistic Soulful , Passionate Poet, Lyricist, Articulate Songwriter. FLO is truly herself, her vocal capabilities range from beautiful dulcet tones to rich powerful explosions as she expresses herself without any limitations. Her core source is evidently jazz, yet she transcends categorisation as she effortlessly creates a fusion with soul,gospel, hip hop and much more. Her FREEDOM ON STAGE, and love of music interwoven with powerful lyrics, sung and spoken reverberates with all who experience her touching gift!!!
BE DER!
MUCH,MUCH THANKS for allowing this Comment on your SPACE!! Much Grateful, Blessed Love, Sista Kiya
We hope you can come to our gig at Bush Hall, Shepherd's Bush on Friday. Spread the word to your friends. It'll be a great party.
Its the launch party for our new album "Baka Beyond the Forest" that was released on Monday
You can hear clips on our website (www.baka.co.uk) and our Myspace page.
One Love!
Northern Celts are a band that has evolved from a wide collection of musicians who started playing together in London in the 1980s. They have been instrumental in keeping the traditional music session alive in London pubs, with material that embraces traditional Irish and Scottish dance tunes, Irish and British traditional and contemporary folk songs, and American folk and country music.
The band plays in various pubs and venues that can be found on their website, and welcome musicians who want to come along and join in.
The line-up is Les Coughlan, who founded the group over 20 years ago, and who plays the bodhran and harmonica. He is also a skilled maker of drums. Marie McCormack plays the Irish whistle and has collected countless tunes over the years playing in sessions and various bands. Shuggy Fisher plays mandolin and banjo and writes original tunes. Willy Barr is a guitarist and singer, and he also plays a mean banjo, mandolin and harmonica. Emma Scarr plays fiddle with the band and writes songs with a folk and country flavour. Fergy Campbell is a singer and guitarist.
The Northern Celts also play for weddings, ceilidhs, parties and other celebrations. Their music is lively, uplifting, sometimes thought-provoking and always evolving as musicians bring new influences and ideas.
