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The Long Notes

General Info

  • 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. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ....

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  • Venue Magazine

    .At The Bell right now. FcknAmazin... :)

    10 months ago
  • Dolores

    Hi. thought you guys were great at the NT foyer the other week! HOpe you like my voice and assorted demos!! Dolores

    1 year ago
  • Naseby Crossing

    ..Naseby Crossing live at Stortfolk! Bishops Stortford next Thursday 3 Feb at 8pm. We placed a new song up to celebrate!! ..

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    2 years ago
  • Naseby Crossing

    ..Naseby Crossing live at Stortfolk! Bishops Stortford next Thursday 3 Feb at 8pm. Good if you could join us. ..



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    2 years ago
  • Cathryn ROllIns



    oved the SNL - Merry Christmas :)

    2 years ago
  • Eamon Ireland

    thanks for the add!

    2 years ago
  • Ashley L. Gavin


    Hello,how are you?

    2 years ago
  • Ashley L. Gavin



    Hello,how are u?

    2 years ago
  • Ash (TOUR BUILDING) Man…

    Enjoying your site !

    From bardic roots



    Ash Mandrake, entering the folk scene in 2011
    With hats, double neck guitar, loop machine and medieval mischief
    Please enjoy. Ash :o)

    2 years ago
  • Nancy M. Johnson


    Hello,How do you do?

    2 years ago
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