Lauren Douglas from Grand Rapids, Michigan - Shares lead and harmony vocals/plays accordion.
Phillip M. Douglas from Port Huron, Michigan - Sings lead and harmony vocals/plays guitar, five-string banjo, and mandolin.
Some of our players ay any one time include:
Marianne Gibbs from California - Plays Celtic harp & 5-string viola.
Eric Olson from Pennsylvania: Uilleann pipes, whistles, mandolin and guitar.
James Messerich from Upstate New York - Plays percussion, harmony vocals.
Some of our awesome guest musicians include.
Mark Brissenden from the East coast - Plays fiddle, bouzouki, tenor banjo and sings harmony vocals.
Jennifer Goodland- Bodhran & vocals.
Skean Dubh
(pronounced Skeen Doo)
They are one of the most enjoyable Acoustic bands in the Rocky Mountain region. Their diverse repertoire spans centuries with fire-driven instrumentals, Scottish ballads, Irish pub-songs, and gorgeous slow airs.
These versatile musicians have received accolades consistently over the years for their exuberant performances. They have that unique combination of traditional melodies, driving rhythmic accompaniment, and extremely musical vocals that make their performances unforgettable. The music may be Folk, but the drive and enthusiasm are akin to full on rock.
Skean Dubh has continually delighted audiences both with their musical styling and with their unusual instrumentation (a unique blend of traditional and modern instruments) including: fiddle, guitar, banjo, bouzouki, Uilleann pipes, whistles, mandolin, bodhran, djembe, doumbek, and accordion.
A Brief History
Since 1994 Skean Dubh has performed, at numerous, major Celtic festivals such as the Colorado Irish Festival, Kiowa Celtic Highland Games, Rocky Mountain Highland Games, Longs Peak Scottish Festival, High Plains Scottish Irish Festival, and the Grand Junction Celtic Festival.
Other venues include the Wheat Ridge Summer Concert Series, Peoples Fair, Durango Bluegrass Meltdown Festival, the Boulder Creek Festival, DU Culture Fest, Old South Pearl Street Arts Festival, Vail Arts Festival, Wheat Ridge Carnation Festival, Aurora Festival International, Englewood Civic Center Concert Series, The Commonwheel Festival and the Swallow Hill Folk-festival and local Coffee houses including Stella's, Common Grounds, Angie's, Cannonmine Coffee and the Acoustic Cafe in Nederland, Colorado. As well as delighting many at numerous weddings. Too many more to list here...
Skean Dubh has also appeared live on local radio and television shows, including KGNU, KRFC, and Channel 54 in Louisville, CO.
They have performed at many wedding Ceilidhs.
Skean Dubh has also appeared live on many local radio and television shows, including KGNU, KRFC, and Channel 54 in Louisville, CO.
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Hi all Thanks for your kind comments and I really enjoyed your Celtic music - sounds like you're right in Dublin :) I was wondering if Eric is able to do any work as a session musician? I really like the sound of the pipes - such a quintessential Celtic sound. All the best with your music and have a great weekend :)
Your music is so beautiful! Gorgeous timbres, tone, and emotional expression. Thank you so much for the add. Hopefully we can get the whole band to one of your next performances to come and listen to you live.
Thank you for the "heads up" on TP! Decent venues are limited here unless you trek further to the slopes. As I listened to your music the first time, I placed your sounds against a foggy backdrop at Red Rocks. What a show that would be. Best!
