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Sligo Rags
Folk / Bluegrass / Acoustic

"Sligo Rags: Celtic folk with a bluegrass attitude"

LONG BEACH, California
United States

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Last Login:  10/6/2008
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   Sligo Rags: General Info
Member Since5/22/2006
Band Websitesligorags.com
Band Members





                                         
 
MICHAEL KELLY--Fiddle, vocals
 
 
DAVID BURNS--Guitar, banjo, mandolin, vocals


GORDON RUSTVOLD--bass
InfluencesThe Chieftains; The Pogues; Tony Rice; David Grisman; Earl Scruggs, Bela Fleck, Gaelic Storm; Darol Anger; Leo Kottke; Michael Hedges; Jaco Pastorius; Pat Metheny; The Beatles; Big Country; Alison Brown; Nickel Creek; The Seldom Scene; Stevie Ray Vaughn; Mark O'Connor; Byron Berline; Clarence White; Django Reinhardt; Stephane Grapelli; Victor Wooten; James Taylor; Hank Williams Sr.; The Rolling Stones; Johnny Cash; Charlie Daniels; Doc Watson; Vassar Clements
Sounds Likea touch of The Chieftains; mixed with a touch of the David Grisman Quintet; mixed with a smattering of The New Grass Revival; throw in some Beatles tossed with a dash of Union Station or Nickel Creek. And the Waterboys.
Record LabelIt's a secret--If we told ya, we'd have to kill ya
Type of LabelNone




   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Oct 10 2008 6:30P
Bella Terra Amphitheatre Huntington Beach, California
Oct 11 2008 9:00P
Dublin Square San Diego
Oct 12 2008 11:00A
California Traditional Music Society "A Taste Of Folk" Festival Encino, California
Oct 16 2008 8:00P
Country Show at The Swallows Inn San Juan Capistrano, California
Oct 17 2008 9:30P
Ireland’s 32 Van Nuys, California
Oct 24 2008 8:00P
In Concert at The Coffee Gallery Backstage Altadena, California
Nov 7 2008 10:00P
Hennessy’s Dana Point, California
Nov 8 2008 9:00P
Dublin Square San Diego, California
Nov 14 2008 6:00P
City of Claremont "Friday Nights Out" Claremont, California
Nov 21 2008 9:00P
Ireland’s 32 Van Nuys, California
Nov 22 2008 9:00P
Dublin Square San Diego, California
Dec 31 2010 8:00P
for show dates, visit http://www.sligorags.com/showschedule LONG BEACH

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CD Review of Sligo Rags "The Whiskey Never Lies": Flatpicking Guitar Magazine  (view more)

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   About Sligo Rags
 
NEWSFLASH
SLIGO RAGS  is featured in the current edition of


FLATPICKING GUITAR MAGAZINE!
THE ARTICLE APPEARS ON PAGE 56, AND OPENS THE 'CD REVIEWS'
SECTION OF THE MAGAZINE

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A DIGITAL COPY

CLICK HERE TO OBTAIN A  HARD COPY OF THE MAGAZINE


(To book Sligo Rags, please contact Jared Ingersol Music Management at 314-266-1870 or jared@jaredingersol.com . )

YOU CAN HEAR SELECTIONS FROM ALL OF OUR  CD'S AT

NOW AVAILABLE!!  BRAND NEW CD!!




Our Penultimate  CD--"The Night Before the Morning After"
Buy the CD


WINNERS--BEST FOLK ACT IN
ORANGE COUNTY,
2004 AND 2005


NOMINATED FOR
BEST FOLK ACT
IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA!!

WHO ARE WE?
Sligo Rags--a Celtic-oriented ensemble comprised of accomplished and versatile musicians. We are an upbeat, energetic collection of acoustic musicians and vocalists with a extensive repertoire of original, traditional, and cover tunes. Each of us is classically trained, and we have chosen to appy that training to various music forms.  While we specialize in Irish and Celtic music, our song list contains tunes ranging into the bluegrass, country, jazz and swing realms as well. The members of the band also play in country, bluegrass, and jazz bands, but we share a love of Irish music and tradition. We pride ourselves on strong musicianship, powerful vocal harmonies, and engaging stage demeanor. Our Celtic sounds have graced many stages large and small, filling concert halls, Irish Fairs and Festivals, concerts on the green, pubs galore, and even the occasional private back-yard function.
* SLIGO RAGS WAS NAMED THE BEST FOLK BAND IN ORANGE COUNTY AT THE 2004 AND 2005 ORANGE COUNTY MUSIC AWARDS.
* Our name is a tribute to the Celtic anthem "The Irish Rover," whose third verse begins "We had one million bags of the best Sligo Rags."


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Sligo Rags's Friends Comments
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Shamrock Club





Sep 19 2008 2:49 AM

Thanks for the add!!

Go raibh maith agat

Shamrock Club of Wisconsin
california celts





Sep 16 2008 3:20 PM

Happy Half Way to Paddy's Day. Ya'll are great. That's it you're going on our top friends.
The Bordersnakes





Aug 31 2008 6:01 PM

Thanks for the add...Damn you guys can SING!!!!....All the best
Jill





Aug 31 2008 1:01 AM

I understand you will be in Claremont in Sept so let shoot again.
Sigo Raggs 2008
So Far Away





Aug 29 2008 6:24 PM

You guys were so good at your last gig!! Love you guys a whole bunch and can't wait to see you all again.
Curvy Jane





Aug 20 2008 1:17 AM

Aye, love the new pic, lads!:)
CJx
Radical Irish Rebel Girl





Aug 17 2008 8:34 AM

anyday


fun comments @ myspaceclipart. com..


Gotta get out and see you guys again soon!!!
Steve Key





Aug 11 2008 12:02 AM

Thanks for everything -- you guys were so generous, it was a true pleasure to open your show today. Here's that "What If the Beatles Were Irish" medley I mentioned:
http://www. youtube. com/watch?v=aFjH4ZqwOB4
Dulcet Dreamer





Jul 24 2008 9:00 PM

Hey Guys!
Have a wonderful time at Musikfest. I am so disappointed I will miss you and the whole thing, but I will be having fun in Alaska, I'm sure.
Ta ta for now!Musikfest
Curvy Jane





Jul 21 2008 7:41 PM

Aye, my Favorite Celtic Band...How are things in Sunny California? I imagine you are putting on your Sunscreen Lotion as we put on our coats here in Inland, NSW. Brrr! Nothing like a brisk morning to get one jigging! ; )
CJx
Jill





Jun 29 2008 8:59 PM

What a nice weekend! Glad we were able to get some great Irish sound Friday.
Thanks for being in Claremont!Photobucket
Jill





Jun 17 2008 6:24 AM

I miss you guys!June 15th 2008 Butterfly taken at Ren. Faire
BanjoDogs





Jun 14 2008 6:08 PM

Thanks for a rockin-fun show at Ireland 32 Friday night.
Looking forward to seeing you (with your banjo!) at our favorite venue - The Coffee Gallery - on Sunday! :-)
Steve Key





Jun 13 2008 4:38 PM

Thanks for the add. I'm your opening act on Aug. 10 in Arroyo Grande. I just posted details on www. stevekey. com.
See you soon--SK
Curvy Jane





Jun 12 2008 10:14 PM

You guys are AWESOME! I grew up with Celtic Music and LOVE IT! It's indeed a pleasure to Welcome you to CURVY JANE!
CJx
Beverly





Jun 6 2008 4:56 AM

Looking forward to another evening of fine music at The Auld Irisher on Friday.

...and are we celebrating something special...?

See you there! ~ Beverly
Radical Irish Rebel Girl





May 31 2008 8:55 AM

Thanks for tonight~ it was absolutely (almost) ecstasy!!! Seriously~ it was fun and Joe McDonnell was an added plus for me!!! Although you had Chris at Drunken Sailor~ just remember not the Captains Daughter but Maggie Thatcher! Hope to be able to see you all more often~ Kate
PS don't hate myspace~ it brings the world together....
Jim Cope





May 18 2008 7:10 PM

Great Work, boys. Thanks for the add and see you down the road!

Jim Cope
Russ & Julie's House Concerts





Apr 12 2008 11:52 PM

Hi Michael, David and Gordon,

We just wanted to drop by and say hello.

We hope you are having a great spring and that all is well with you.

We're looking forward to your concert here on July 26th. See you soon.

All the best,

Russ & Julie
Russ & Julie's House Concerts
www. houseconcerts. us

-
Pam





Mar 29 2008 2:40 AM

I'm sure all here have read this outstanding review of Sligo Rags, but just in case you haven't, you can view it here: http://www. sgvtribune. com/ci_8719406

'Twas great to see your name in print and read this!

May be seeing you sooner, rather than later, and boy oh boy! do I need it!!

Peace,
~Pam
Will Barkley





Mar 20 2008 4:25 PM

Great to hear you guys in Temecula. Gordon, great to see you after all these years and Mike and Dave it was my pleasure to meet you. You have gained a new Sligo Rags fan. I LOVE both the CDs. Been playing them pretty much non-stop!!!

Look forward to seeing Sligo Rags perform again.

Take care,
Will
Karen Nash





Mar 2 2008 7:43 PM

Thanks for accepting my request. Great songs. Hope to come see you play soon.
Cheers,
Karen
David Bach





Feb 20 2008 11:28 PM

Burnsetto,

Love the vids! Just what shall we do with a drunken sailor? Remember, the whiskey never lies! Your bass player is playing through an SVT...I tip my hat!
-db
Pam





Feb 18 2008 5:29 AM

Most Excellent videos from the Ford Theatre! Kudos to whoever shot them, and hearty thanks to YOU for posting them for our viewing pleasure.

I hope to catch a show again soon. It's been far too long, and I'm missin' yas...

~Pam
Lidia B.