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RONA
Folk / Acoustic

RONA



Inverness, Scotland
United Kingdom

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Last Login:  11/14/2009
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   RONA: General Info
Member Since11/12/2008
Band WebsiteCOMING SOON!
Band MembersBonnie McCallum - Vocals.__________ Malina MacDonald - B/Vocals._______ Heather Forbes - Whistles.__________ Jim Higgins - Guitar, Bass & Bouzouki.
InfluencesHEATHER 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 LikeHOPEFULLY OURSELVES! Sunday 18th Jan 2009. Danny Kyle Open Stage - Celtic Connections. Danny Kyle Open Stage - Celtic Connections/ Sunday 18th Jan 2009
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   About RONA
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.

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RONA has 1297 friends.
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Chris Pusey

Chris Pusey



Nov 12 2009 8:11 AM

Hi

Welcome to my circle of friends, its great to meet you.
Come bye anytime, chill out, maybe send a comment.

Stay in touch..ca





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Mr McConville

Mr McConville



Nov 5 2009 3:15 PM

Thanks for the add!
 

♫ LSB2 ♫ ~ but my friends call me Andy :)

♫ LSB2 ♫ ~ but my friends call me Andy :)



Nov 4 2009 4:03 PM

Hi RONA, greetings from England!
Many thanks for the friendship, message, and great music! I really enjoyed your songs :)

All the best,
Andy :)
Dave Perkins

Dave Perkins



Oct 27 2009 4:56 PM

Greetings from Tennessee!
dp
~MLJ Promotions & Management~

~MLJ Promotions & Management~



Oct 23 2009 2:05 AM

Thanks for being a new friend of MLJ Promotions..

NEED MORE EXPOSURE??

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We can help ....

Jamie Lynn Noon

Jamie Lynn Noon
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Oct 4 2009 10:23 PM

Hey,

Thank you so much. My EP, A Moment to Break, is now available on iTunes and Amazon-- I couldn't be more grateful for the love and support!

:)

Always,

Jamie
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Bob Gainer

Robert Gainer



Sep 23 2009 10:32 AM

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
OPIE TWOTHOUSAND

OPIE TWOTHOUSAND



Sep 22 2009 3:15 AM

Real nice sound,Yep! well alright, Friends.Giddyup.
Urban Monroes

Urban Monroes



Sep 20 2009 4:04 AM

Bonnie,

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
ed a.k.a. GaelicStormer

ed mcdermott



Sep 17 2009 11:45 PM


 

Thank you so much for the add...Ed










 





 





 





 

Vangelis Petsalis

Vangelis Petsalis



Sep 17 2009 1:52 PM

Very nice works !!My compliments.Glad to be your friend





Planetware Records

Planetware Records



Sep 17 2009 5:52 AM


Hi RONA  

thanks so much for contacting. Greets from Munich, Germany!

Orna Ralston

Orna Ralston



Sep 16 2009 5:15 PM

a warm welcome from myspace to yourspace at ourspace 
Urban Monroes

Urban Monroes



Sep 16 2009 2:57 AM

Hello,

It's been kind of a long time so we thought we'd stop by and say howdy! Hope your week is going great!

~the Urban Monroes
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Heather

Heather Forbes



Sep 3 2009 11:17 PM

No bet!   Or is that what the Officers were laughing about I wonder???? (I actually heard that they bet there'd only two faintees) 
Sheedyfrost

Sheedyfrost



Aug 24 2009 3:26 PM



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!)

DB

DB
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Aug 24 2009 1:25 PM

Hi,

Hope you're well!

My new website is ready!!It's http://www.dorisbrendel.com
Would love to know what you think.

I hope all is going well with your music! (Had another listen - really great!)

Many thanks and all the best,
Doz x
The Sneg

The Sneg



Aug 21 2009 8:15 PM

Rona... It was way too kind but once I have landed on Your side of the mountain I went speachless. 1. Malina means raspberry in Polish. Did You know it? 2. Heather album. I can see our song Ocean of Love being sung right there on couple of those photos. 3. We are not worthy... I am sitting second hour listening to Your music guys. All the best from Polish sandy seashore land. Love. Sneg.
Jeff Moats

Jeff Moats



Aug 16 2009 6:15 PM

Dear Friend,
I haven't heard from you in a while. I invite you to stop by my site and take a look around.
I've added pictures of our Grand Canyon performances. Drop by and leave a comment.
Thanks,
Jeff
Chris keys

Chris keys



Aug 16 2009 12:44 PM

Hello there, Your welcome ,Im loving your tunes and sound.

Chris
John Mitchell and Sofie Jonsson

John Mitchell and Sofie Jonsson



Aug 16 2009 10:06 AM

hi my dears good to see ya'll,nice to have a wee session too! the craic was grand!! fondest regards and hope to see you's again soon either here or there!! lots o em tae ye's n more power to yer elbows an all that!!! john and sofie.x
Jeff Moats

Jeff Moats



Aug 13 2009 3:43 PM

Dear Friend
I haven't heard from you in a while.
I invite you to stop by the site and take a look around. I've added pictures of our Grand Canyon Shows. Drop by and leave a comment!
Jeff
Chris keys

Chris keys



Aug 12 2009 10:22 PM

Hi thanks for the friendship,
Here's a song and a free download for you.
Stay tuned ...
Chris)

Glenn Phillips Band

Glenn Phillips Band



Aug 4 2009 4:07 AM

Thanks, RONA -- it's greatly appreciated. And I really enjoyed listening to
your music -- hopefully, we'll get the chance to play together
someday.
 
Glenn Phillips
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