Paul is an outstanding singer and multi-instrumentalist from Glasgow. His own music draws from the rich traditions of Scottish and Irish music and blends it with modern rock and contemporary songwriting. After only a few years Paul has gained the respect of some of the UKs top folk musicians and continues to impress listeners up and down the country. He is currently studying towards a degree in Scottish Music at the RSAMD. He takes influence from great folk performers including Paul Brady, Christy Moore, Dick Gaughan, John Doyle and Donal Lunny and also contemporary artists such as Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd.
David McNee
is an exciting new talent from Glasgow, Scotland. A multi-instrumentalist, he favours a contemporary approach but uses traditional instruments such as mandolin and bouzouki to achieve a modern robust sound. He recently and featured on Irish singer Mary Kathleen Burke's album “A song in her heart” which was released through Greentrax Recordings and is available in all good record stores. He is currently working with producer and drummer Fergus Mackenzie of the Finlay Macdonald Band on a new album which will be completed in 2008.
Ruairidh Macmillan
Originally from Nairn, near Inverness in the Scottish Highlands, Ruairidh plays fiddle in various trad,folk and ceilidh bands, including 'The Ceilidh Experience' as well as fronting 'The Rua Macmillan Band', with Tia Fyles and Adam Brown. Having been taught by Bruce Macgregor, Alpha Munro, Sharon Hassan, and most notably, Aonghas Grant Snr - the great Left-handed fiddler from Lochaber, Rua is currently studying towards a B.A. (Scottish Music) degree at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow, and has already toured extensively in the UK and Europe, as well as Canada, South America and the Faeroe Islands. Flute, Whistles.
Seán Gray
Seán's involvement in the folk and traditional music scene goes back to the tender age of nine when with his sister Robyn he attended his first folk club. Throughout his early teens Seán with his Sister Robyn played at various clubs and festivals through out Scotland. Seán's final year of secondary school was spent at the National Centre of Excellence in Traditional Music at Plockton High School in the Western Highlands. At the school he studied flute with Dougie Pincock and Guitar with Jack Evans. Over the years Seán has played along side many major acts such as Dick Gaughan, Back of the Moon, Jim Malcolm, Andy Irvine, Shooglenifty, Gráda, The Findlay MacDonald Band, The Peatbog Faeries and Lyra Celtica to name but a few.
Ewan Baird
Ewan comes from a family long involved in the folk scene. Ewan took up the bodhrán only three years ago and in that time has developed a unique style of playing to a standard which is both impressive and the envy of many players. He also playes Cajon, and favours the DADGAD style of guitar. His unique style of playing is both effective and sympathetic to the music of the Paul McKenna Band.
Influences
Paul Brady,Dick Gaughan, Led Zeppelin, Donal Lunny, Christy Moore, Waterboys, Tony McManus, Andy Irvine, Nirvana, Dougie McClean, Fairport Convention, Sandy Denny, Pink Floyd, Smashing Pumpkins, John Martyn, Neil Young, Crosby Stills and Nash, Brian McNeill, Lyra Celtica, JSD Band, Planxty, Davy Steele, Ralph McTell, Lunasa, The Bothy Band, Altan, Tim O'Brien, Darrell Scott, Malinky, Jim McGill, Aaron Jones
"A band with the potential to dominate the Scottish/Irish traditional
scene for the next twenty years and be spoken about in the same breath
as Boys Of The Lough." Fatea Magazine
"A young group to look
out for who set a high standard" The Living Tradition
"Great songs, great muscianship and, best of all, great enthusiasm.
This outfit really enjoy their music and it shows. Audiences give an
ecstatic response wherever they play." Edinburgh Folk Club
"A must see" The Garden Sessions
"Some of the most talented young musicians in Scotland" Moniaive Folk Festival "an outstanding voice with individual style" Frank Hennessey BBC Radio Wales
"Take My Hand is one of the most powerful songs we have ever played" Michael Brothwell BBC Radio York
"Paul McKenna has a voice that will stay with you, a haunting quality that can make the most ordinary of songs memorable"
Combining their love for traditional and folk music as well as original songs and tunes the Paul McKenna Band have been playing to audiences throughout the UK since 2006.
With a contemporary approach to songs, although not straying too far from their roots, their arrangements are both fresh and innovative.
Their exciting sound is created through outstanding vocals, driving Guitar and Bouzouki, intense Fiddle playing, a warm pairing of Flute and Whistles and dynamic Bodhrán and percussion.
Hi Paul! Just passing by to wish you a great weekend:)! (I'd love you to check out 2 new songs if you could:)! Wishing you good luck & all the best from Paul:)!
Hello, it's me, Ruby Jane. I am a 14 year old fiddler, songwriter. I have some songs posted that are fresh out of the studio. Let me know if you like the new songs..be one of the first to hear, even before they are released!Thanks! new videos too! Ruby Jane
Hi Folks 1 I am pleased to see you in The Warehouse No.1 in my hometown Dortmund at the 11th of August.Its a great place to play for musicians and furthermore : A great audience, fine malt whisky and cool scottish beer.
Thanks so much for the add!! I also wanted to make sure you had a chance to check out my friend Nycole Valentina's page. She just added some new songs and pics, let me know what you think, Thanks!
Do me a favor, please checkout and add Nycole Valentina at www.myspace.com/nycolevalentina, or Just click on the banner below:
Good to meet you and the other guys at Knockengorroch paul, few great sessions. Not long back, and still recovering. Hopefully bump into you all again before too long. All the best, Ewan
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