HEATHER FORBES - Old Blind Dogs, Fred Morrison, Gordon Duncan, Runrig, Lunasa, The Corries, Flook, Dougie MacLean, Travis, Stereophonics, Jim Croce, Jars of Clay, Creed, Sarah McLaughlan, Alasdair Fraser, good 70's music and loads of others that I can't think of just now. Anyone who plays the pipes and whistles well! NO JAZZ!_________________
BONNIE McCALLUM - Billy Holiday, Etta James, Nina Simone, Joan Armatrading, Joan Osbourne, Maggie Bell, Jim Hunter and anyone with a husky voice ('VERY SEXY'). I love Blues (Buddy Guy 'LOVELY JUBBLY'), Bluegrass, Country, Rockabilly, Rock'n'Roll, Swing Jazz, Heavy Rock, Blues/Rock (WOW! Stevie Ray Vaughan), Folk, Easy Listening, Reggae & anything else that tickles my fancy. As you can see, I'm quite fussy!_________________
MALINA MacDONALD - Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Prince, Eddie Reader, Van Morrison, Mary J Blige, Marvin Gaye, Annie Lenox, Martha Wainwright, Jim Hunter.
__________________
JIM HIGGINS - John Martyn, Weather Report (Jaco Pastorius), Rush, AC/DC, Buddy Guy, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Buddy Holly, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Rory McLeod, Mike McGoldrick, Capercaillie, Lunasa, Flook, Shooglenifty, Dougie MacLean, Ray Lamontagne, Johnny Cash, Bob Marley, The Who, Trojan Label Music, Ska, Old Time Bluebeat, R&B and Soul. Any good traditional artist or band. Anything that grabs my attention. DEFINITELY A BIT OF JAZZ!
Sounds Like
HOPEFULLY OURSELVES!
Sunday 18th Jan 2009. Danny Kyle Open Stage - Celtic Connections.
Rona are a contemporary folk band based in Inverness - they play original songs (rich with harmonies) and tunes alongside some great covers of traditional material but in their own style. Their sound also comprises instrumentals played by Janet & Heather two accomplished musicians in their own right. Rona have a unique sound brought about by the many different influences that come from each member of the band.
Bonnie and Jim met many years ago through the music scene in Glasgow. They have travelled the length and breadth of the UK for years in various band situations. Jim and Bonnie then decided after all these years, it was time to shuffle off back to Scotland to live on a permanent basis. They landed in Inverness in August 2005. ‘RONA’ came about more or less by accident.
Rona formed in May 2007 and started off with 3 members Bonnie, Malina & Jim. Malina has been singing since she was a wee tot. Classically trained, Malina enjoyed singing in choirs and music festivals throughout her childhood in a variety of genres. The three came together to play some songs that Jim had written and thoroughly enjoyed the experience collaborating, it has to be said that there was lots of wine & beer involved.
Thanks to Jim Hunter's encouragemant at Feis Rois, Bonnie, Jim & Malina played a couple of songs and were overwhelmed by the response from the many musicians & singers in attendance. It was then decided to expand the band, this is where Heather & Janet come into the musical equation.
Heather a whistle player learnt her whistle craft from the tutors of Feis Farr, Balnain House and from listening to the many brilliant Scottish and Irish whistle players over the years & Janet with her diverse fiddle style reflects a wide variety of musical influences from home and abroad. Both had played together supporting the likes of Phil Cunningham & Aly Bain, Dick Gaughan and Old Blind Dogs at Farr Hall. Their beautiful style of playing fitted exactly what the band were looking for.
Rona hope to go from strength to strength and are looking forward to the next step in their musical journey.
Hello Rona, Thanks for adding OOR Tours - The musical walking tour of Edinburgh to your list of pals.. Please have a look at this link and video from the Fringe 2008...
Dear RONA, It's after Thanksgiving and the busy holidays are approaching. Take a break and drop by to listen to my featured songs. You may find my music to be just the thing you need during this hectic time of the year. I appreciate your friendship and I hope you enjoy the music. I wish you much joy and peace.
Hi There, We started a Facebook site and wanted to let you know about it in you case you have one too and would like to join us there as well as at Myspace. For the link... Just Click here----->
FACEBOOK Urban Monroes Thanks a lot. Hope to see ya there!
Hello there,
Please hop over to our youtube channel and check out our latest short, Happiness Under No Guarantee.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XL8VVvSQNWc
Thanks
HINGWAY FILMS
Howdy,Bonnie n Jim and the Iona crew.Hope you are all well.We are back in Sweden after a fantastic 5 weeks in the states adventure!! Far too much to tell right now although thought we'd say again that you are welcome to visit us over here if your schedule will allow!! All the very best n that.John and Sofie.x
If You Are Interested In Being A Part Of The 4 Day World Music And Art Fair Please Let Me Know On My Comments Or Email. Read My Page From Top To Bottom, also Read My Blogs On My Page. Join My Blogs For Up Dates. Does Not Madder Were In Our World You Live If You are Going To Be a Part Of The fair We will Get You There. Take A Look At This Video Then You Will understand Why And What It takes To Do A Festival Like This. Thank you
I'm so glad that you all had a wonderful time playing Blas Fest. Sounds like blast! I'm very much looking forward to crossing paths with you all over on your side of the pond one of these times
Have a great weekend and thanks for keeping in touch Fran
Upload your music to www.topoftheox.co.uk and list / update your gigs. Win one of the biggest prizes in UK music today. Win an album deal, UK tour, merchandise, radio play, music video and much more
If you want the
essence of sheedyfrost......then this collection of previous tracks
is available from www.sheedyfrost.co.uk Just go to the store at
the website and order! (It's our greatest hits!) The Track List for
'The Collection' is as follows: 1.I Will Be With You, 2.Refugee, 3.
Barcelona, 4. Rum Daze, 5. I Imagine Her With Me, 6. Fly Against The
Sun, 7. Here's To You, 8. Top Banana, 9.Waiting For Answers, 10. Our
Voice, 11.Last Recorded Message, 12. City Walls (Live Version), 13.
Stealin' Back. OUR NEXT CD WILL BE AVAILABLE IN THE AUTUMN AND
WILL FEATURE 14 NEW TRACKS! Peace! Paul and Vincent! (Have a
lovely day.......and always remember.....Salford loves YA!)
Online Now!
Or is that what the Officers were laughing about I wonder???? (I actually heard that they bet there'd only two faintees)
