Fionán de Barra: guitar, bass, percussion, mandolin;
Kevin Henderson: fiddle;
Stuart Eaglesham: vocals, guitar
Cheryl Prashker: percussion
Influences
Solas, Karen Casey, Loreena McKennitt, Wolfstone, Mary Black, The Chieftains, Nickel Creek, Sarah McLaughlin, Enya, Moya Brennan, U2, Kate Rusby, Dervish, Gerry O'Beirne, Clannad
Sounds Like
RUNA: Babylon Village Arts Center - Babylon, NY - 8 October 2009
Song: Star of the County Down
RUNA: Babylon Village Arts Center - Babylon, NY - 8 October 2009
Song: Lowlands of Holland
RUNA: Babylon Village Arts Center - Babylon, NY - 8 October 2009
Song: Maid of Culmore
RUNA: Me & Thee Coffeehouse - Marblehead, MA
Co-bill with Matt and Shannon Heaton and Scott Alarik - March 20, 2009
Song: Star of the County Down
Click on the following YouTube clips to see Fionán and I performing with Moya Brennan in St. Petersburg, Russia as part of the Harp Festival, 25 September 2009.
NOW AVAILABLE!: RUNA's new album, "JEALOUSY", is, finally, available on CDCaby.com as a full album or as a digital download!! Check out "JEALOUSY" on their website:
Our album, "AROSS THE POND" is available as a full cd or as a digital download for purchase on CDBABY.com!!! Be sure to check out our album on their website:
WWW.CDBABY.COM/CD/SLRYAN
CD's are available for $15 plus shipping and handling.
To purchase a CD, contact me at slryan18@gmail.com.
They are also currently available at:
Hideaway Music
8612 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118 USA
(215) 248-4434
Newtown Book and Record Exchange
102 S. State Street
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 968-4914
The Moravian Bookshop
428 Main Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018-5869 USA
610-866-5481
Mignoni's Irish Shop and Jewelry
200 Mill Street
Bristol, PA 19007 USA
(215) 788-3243
Antiques Emporia
405 W. Perry Street
Cape May, NJ 08204 USA
(609) 898-3332
(609) 898-4132
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Drawing on the diverse musical backgrounds of its band members, Shannon Lambert-Ryan & RUNA brings a contemporary and refreshing experience to traditional and more recently composed Celtic material. Through their repertoire of both highly energetic and graceful acoustic melodies, along with their fusion of music from Ireland, Scotland, Shetland Islands, Canada, and the United States, this vocal and instrumental ensemble give their traditional songs and tunes a fresh sound.
Coming from a variety of musical backgrounds including Celtic, folk, classical, and musical theatre, Shannon Lambert-Ryan, of Philadelphia, fronts the band with rich, vibrant vocals, and gentle piano playing. As a musician, she has spent the past two years as the lead female vocalist in the world music group, the Guy Mendilow Band. Additionally, she has performed as a vocalist with a number of artists, including John Flynn, Joe Jencks, Iain Campbell Smith, and Bob Beach.
With his innovative style of rhythmic playing, Dublin-based guitarist Fionán de Barra, of Moya Brennan and Fiddler’s Bid, contributes new dynamics both to the band’s high-energy tunes and its captivating ballads. On fiddle, Kevin Henderson, of Boys of the Lough, Fiddler’s Bid, and Session A9, layers the music with his haunting tone and the infectious spirit of the Shetland style. The vocals and guitar playing of Stuart Eaglesham, of the Scottish folk-rock group, Wolfstone, lend a contemporary edge to the traditional sound of the band. Canadian percussionist, Cheryl Prashker, of The Strangelings, brings a wide range of percussive styles to the music, increasing the versatility of the band’s arrangements.
Your is a beautiful voice that evokes the tradition and Celtic melodies. Great performance in 'Erin gra' mo Groi '. Good the version of Raggle taggle gipsy'. My compliments and congratulations also for collaboration with Moya :)......
Hello Shannon, My goodness you get around.. Leave a kiss in Dublin for me when you are there..and a hug for Cormac. Seems a long time since Joe's Pub, where I met you= hope you can still remember me!
You all sounded great on XPN last night. I heard most of the show while driving home. Really energetic versions of the songs from the new CD! Shannon, your voice sounded great as always! Fionan's guitar sounded like it was on fire! It seems like Gene Shay got a big kick out of Cheryl's chimes!
You're heading to Ireland just as Cyndi and I are coming home! See you when you get back from your various travels!
Hey There, Hope all is well with you...I got a new song up on my player "Put Up or Shut Up, Stand Up or Lay Down". It's dedicated to the Shreveport Next Great City of the South Movement.
We are very pleased to announce that the 4star EP is finished! Recorded at Cambridge Sound Studios in Newtown, PA, by Grammy nominated producer Jim Salamone, the recording features 6 original songs, and it definitely rocks! The first two songs are posted on our myspace page: www.myspace.com/4startheband. The songs are described below.
1) Money Burning Machine - This song is posted on our myspace page.
2) Rear Upper Flat - This is also posted on our myspace page.
3) John William Bell - This one is a high energy high speed "punk-grass" tune with a mind blowing fiddle solo by noted local bluegrass and Celtic musician Mark Arrington at the end of the song. Mark played banjo on the song as well. The song is about a Revolutionary War era outlaw turned soldier we call John William Bell. Sorry, you need to get the CD to hear this one, or come to one of our upcoming shows, where you can both hear the song live and buy the CD!
4) Fourth Street Juke Joints – In this song 4star pays homage to the masters of blues and early rock and roll with a straight-ahead almost punk style.
5) Rumor on My Tuner – With tripped out lyrics and diminished chords throughout, this song features big guitars and 3-part harmonies. Jim Salamone sings in the opening two lines of the song.
6) She Cat Raindog – Originally written using refrigerator magnets and with the help of a small child, this song closes the CD. It’s a mid-tempo “anthemic” folk rock tune heavy on harmonies and rock and roll guitars.
We have several shows coming up and we will have CD’s for sale at each:
1) Friday July 17th at 10PM at the Red Stallion in Warrington, PA
2) Saturday July 18th at 3PM at John and Peter’s in New Hope. Come on out for this one. It’s our first “EP/CD Release Party”!
The CD will be also available at certain local record stores and online within the upcoming weeks. Details to follow!
Hi there, Passing thorough to say thank you for the add. You have a great sound. Looks like your into getting your music out there. Have you checked out MAXMOUTH AT WWW.MAXMOUTH.COM yet? Check out my page where you can get a synopsis of what it's all about. It's a great place to get exposure for you and your music. Upload your videos and Be Seen, Be Heard, Be Found! That's the motto. Check it out! I wish you the best.
Thanks for the add. I'm not sure if you've looked into performing there, but you might want to check out the PA Ren Faire, especially their Celtic Fling. The Faire you would probably need a costume, but Fling you could be dressed regularly. Try to check it out - www.parenfaire.com
Hello hon, So great to hear from you. Many congratulations on everything. So exciting. Album is finished mixed, mastered and gone to print. SO there's no turning back. Hope you're keeping well and keeping busy. Looking forward to seeing you soon. Hugs Sin x
Hey Shannon, I really love your voice and songs you sings... thanx for the add. Hope you'll like my (modest) songs and covers too. Cheers from France Steph
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