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French Connection

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Released: Jan 1, 2008

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French Connection
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Myra’s Tune
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Dancing in the Sky
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Genre: Acoustic / Experimental / Folk
Location London, London and South East, Un
Profile Views: 54069
Last Login: 4/24/2012
Member Since 1/7/2008
Website <font color=blue><b>www.thelongnotes.co.uk</b>
Record Label ....JS Records..
Type of Label Indie
Bio
..<iframe width="500" height="385" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Khj6Hnao24E" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... Buy in the UK from: ....www.footstompin.com.. .. .. ...... Buy in France from: ....www.keltiamusique.com.. .. .. ...... Buy in Ireland from: ....www.claddaghrecords.com.. .. .. .. Buy in the US from CD Baby by clicking link below: .. .. .. .. .. The Long Notes Biography Described by the Scotsman in a five-star review as 'truly something else', The Long Notes unite the revered talents of accordionist Colette O'Leary, fiddler Jamie Smith, banjo and mandolin player Brian Kelly and guitarist/fiddler Alex Percy. All four musicians have a wealth of touring experience and came together as a group through north London's ever-vibrant folk scene. They have forged an excellent reputation for themselves performing at festivals/venues including Celtic Connections Glasgow, Glastonbury, Wimborne, City of London, Wychwood, Blas, tours of UK, Germany, Italy and an upcoming tour of Austria in Feb/March 2011. The Long Notes' ensemble synergy magically surpasses the sum of its parts, with captivating arrangements of Scottish, Irish, French, Galician, contemporary and original tunes. Their playing is "nothing short of sublime, the dance sets implausibly quick yet immaculately detailed, brilliantly intense yet utterly supple, silkily dovetailed in a thrilling panoply of colour, texture and taut-sprung rhythms". (The Scotsman) Colette's playing is exquisite and heartfelt, honed through years of touring with the highly successful all-girl Irish folk group The Bumblebees. A highly respected piano accordionist "Colette is one of the best at coaxing genuine sounds from the stomach Steinway, a sterling musician" (Irish Voice New York) Jamie Smith is a well-known fiddler who emerged through the Glasgow session scene before moving to London. He founded Celtic Connections favourites Beneche before recording his solo album which received great reviews. He produced The Long Notes album in December 2007. Brian Kelly has been a stalwart of the London Irish scene since he was twelve years old. He's won multiple all-Ireland titles on banjo and mandolin and toured extensively with Shane McGowan and the Popes. His astoundingly fleet-fingered playing never fails to thrill. Based in Brighton, guitarist Alex Percy is highly sought after on the UK session scene. Playing both steel guitar and bass synths, his music combines a sparky percussive groove with outstanding drive providing an enthralling rhythmic escapade. .. ..
Members
.. .. .. ..The Long Notes are....... .. ..Jamie Smith:.. fiddle .. .. .. .. ..Colette O'Leary:.. accordion .. .. .. .. ..Brian Kelly:.. banjo and mandolin .. .. .. .. ....With guests....... Tim Edey - guitars.. Ewan Robertson - guitar and vocals.. Julia Reid - bouzouki and vocals.. Paddy Gallagher - guitar and bouzouki.. Martin O'Neill - bodhran.. Oscar Cainer - acoustic bass.. ..
Influences
.. .. .. ..To name but a few....... Lunasa, Sharon Shannon, Calico, Mike McGoldrick, Flook, Liz Carroll & John Doyle, Mirella Murray & Tola Custy, Barrachois, Tim Edey, Donal Lunny, and so on.....
Sounds Like
.. .. .. A fiery mix of styles to get your head buzzing and your feet moving. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ....