James Taylor (Vocals,Guitar,Oct.Mandolin)
Des Leahy (Lead Guitar,Vocals,Guitar Synth)
Doug Inglis (Drums,Bodhran)
Mark Yanetta (Bass,Vocals)
Jason Emmet Lynn (Fiddle,Vocals)
Others who have played:
Geoff Barnes (Guitar,Vocals,Fiddle)
Ed Bernard (Fiddle)
Sascha Tukatsch (Drums)
Pat Simmons (Fiddle,Button Acordian)
Jason Ferrar (Bass,Vocals)
Craig Martin (Harmonica)
Tim Langan (Bass,Vocals)
Influences
A three way with Horslips, Moving Hearts and Thin Lizzy
The McBrides were formed in the spring of 1997 by James Taylor and Des Leahy. Being fans of Celtic (mainly Irish) music and veterans of Rock they decided on a blend of the two. They were not the first and hopefully not the last to do this.
The McBrides boast an impressive musical pedigree drawing together players from diverse backgrounds into a solid musical force. “A blend of traditional Celtic songs and material that owes more to the primal energy of rock…” wrote Alex Erasmi of View Magazine.
From these beginnings a sound blossomed that incorporated all the tricks the band members had learned throughout their careers. Here guitar met fiddle and drums met bodhran with explosive results winning over their audience by being as adept with traditional Celtic pieces as they are with contemporary rock.
Since their beginning in 1997 in Toronto The McBrides have been playing steadily in pubs, nightclubs, and on festival stages. As a result, they have forged a dynamic and exciting live show. Appealing to a wide spectrum of music fans. As well as receiving solid radio support, their recording of “Polkas From Hell” has been used in nationally advertised television campaign for New Brunswick Tourism.
"It's bands like The McBrides that make Celtic music rock. Their sound is so unique. Imagine if you took the sounds of the Horslips, Thin Lizzy and the Chieftains and mixed them all together. The result would be The McBrides. They take traditional songs and add a rock edge to them. And their own music is Celtic rock at its finest. It's enough to get anyone and everyone up on their feet. There is no other sound quite like them."
Celtic MP3 Magazine.
“The McBrides, as their album “Turn Your Head…” makes clear, are at least as much about rock as Celtic… This group has a powerful presence that’s combined with in-yer-face lyrics.” Gary 17, T.O.Nite Magazine
“With their individual backgrounds in both Celtic and Rock music how COULD The McBrides go wrong… Their combination of traditional Celtic music with the explosiveness of rock is impressive. A must see show! A 4 Shillelagh rating.”
WJCU-FM 88.7, Cleveland
“Simply. These guys kick a**. Definitely worth catching live.”
Laurentian University, Sudbury, Canada 96.7FM
£leTriKa sounds completely different from any Metal band you have ever heard. The Brazilian rhythms and the Portuguese language added to the songs makes its style unique, giving birth to a new kind of Metal. If you are really looking for something new about Metal, you should check £leTriKa out!
Hugs from Brazil, Claudio David
{|(|[(NEW+TUNEs=v3.1ßeta)]|)|}
[BrazilianM£TAL]
Valeu demais a força! Quando rolaumtempinho, me fala o que achou da £leTriKa. Agente junta Metal com umasparada Brasileira. Tamutendumbom feed nas rádios gringas nos quatrocontos. Mantenha contato, blz?
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this folk-carol on myspace... Poem 230 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (see my blog for details): CHRISTMAS SUNG SIMPLY
As gospellers have said, Beneath signalling skies, On land dusty to tread, A trough in a stable Was the strawy first-bed Of a divine baby - The forgiving Godhead.
A season for new hope - There then and here now; The yuletide of goodwill - There then and here now.
In respect of this chance, Beneath bright or dark skies, Faith's the star that we glance Attending Christ's churches And trying to enhance, With singing and ritual, Our God-loving stance.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; Historic buildings are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
Hope you are SURVIVING these crazy economic times! Enjoy our new video "Whiskey Tonight" and stop by our site for a FREE download of the new song. Yes, something for FREE. * * Cheers!
![£leŦriKa {[|(NEW+TUNE=v3.1)|]} ╬BrazilianM£ŦAL](http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/65/s_cadcd4a383f748d499e192d847812ca1.jpg)
Online Now!
