The keystone of the Kreellers’ sound is the soaring voice of Derek Wade. One of the highlights of a show are acapella songs, where Derek’s voice makes an audience of hundreds feel like they’re getting their own one on one show. Adding mandolin, harmonica, and the occasional dive into a microphone stand, Derek’s energy and stage presence completes the experience of a Kreellers’ show.
Paul Bruno - Guitar, Bodhran, Accordion, Vocals
Playing keyboards and guitar in bands since dirt was new, Paul’s driving rhythm guitar forms the bridge between the Kreellers’ Irish traditional and pounding rock style. Completely self- taught, Paul also adds bodhran and occasional accordion stylings to the arrangements.
Chris Wall - Bass guitar, Upright bass, Vocals
Chris has been playing music since the age of three and has been playing bass for nearly 25 years. He brings a combination of classical and jazz training and with decades of experience in performing rock groups to the band. Chris enjoys making every show a unique experience, changing sounds and lines to suit the mood of the audience while adding to Derek’s vocals with high harmony.
Bob Gilbert - Percussion, Percussion, and some more Percussion
Playing and touring professionally in multiple styles for years, the Kreellers newest member, Bob Gilbert has been described by fans as a “a madman on drums”. Bob’s experience in diverse styles makes the driving force that propels the band and the audience.
影響
The Clancy Brothers, Tommy Makem, The Dubliners, Great Big Sea, Gaelic Storm, The Pogues, Dropkick Murphys, Flogging Molly
風格近似
The Motor City's own, The Kreellers bring a blood pumping, high energy brand of Celtic Rock that fuses traditional sensibility with modern rock, funk, and punk stylings
The Kreellers are a high energy Celtic Rock group hailing from Detroit, Michigan. This four-piece powerhouse has been unstoppable, performing over 100 shows in 2009, recording the music for Fuji’s Enviromax Battery ad campaign, and writing and recording new tunes for their upcoming CD. Still steeped in traditional Irish sound, the band’s mix of rock, funk, and even punk elements has created a sound that has won over fans, critics, and even skeptics throughout the North and Midwest and has made them one of the most sought after Celtic acts in the region.
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