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Influences
Their style is something between folk rock and Celtic and is electrifying to say the least. The name '1916' was suggested by the drummer, Walter, and relates to the 1916 Easter Uprising at the Post Office in Dublin against the Black and Tans (British Army. The Black and Tans were so named because of the leather belts they wore and were ex-convicts from England sent to join the British Army).
Sounds Like
Flogging Molly / Dropkick Murphys / Alice In Chains
1916 is a combination of musicians from various bands and genres who came together. Robbie Byrne, Walter Baldwin and Dougie who played with a group called 'Loveday,' were the first members of the band. After the first rehearsal with bagpipes, bass guitar and drums, it was obvious that they had struck a chord with their various musical styles and had developed their own sound. A couple of guitarists joined the practise, but then Rich joined and his style of playing enchaned the band. From there, after a few more rehearsals, the band performed free of charge at the 'William Wallace' day celebrations in August, 2007. They had a great reception and encore and many people asked them for CD's, which, of course they had not as yet recorded.
After this success, Robbie had to return to England for four months, but, on his return, the band began rehearsals in again prepartion for the Bakersfield Highland Games which were held on Saturday, April 5th, 2008. The games were a success and they met a lot of new faces.
1916 entered the studio on April 19th to finally begin recording their album. Check back here for regular updates.
For booking info, contact Robbie Byrne by email: r.byrne32@yahoo.com
thanks for the add, i never thought i would be listening to your cd in iraq. i gave 1 of the cds to the marines that are on our camp, 1 of the gunneys thanked me for it. well thanks again and i hope to see ya play when i get home.
Wishing you a Happy All Hallow's Eve now cause later might be just too late...lol. Hope you are enjoying the fall weather, the chilly mornings and the burr cold evenings too. Save me some candy or at least a good grog. Take care, endless hugs n kisses!
hi i was wondering if u would like to buy my un-tuned drum set for 460 dollars if so give me a call it's a single pedal base its bright yellow and its gammon....if so message me and we can talk
Well slam my nads in a suitcase,friends with 1916! Calm the fuck down Walter or i'll come over there and forcefeed you some goatmilk sugerpops.(fuckin' walter) Anyway thanks fer bein' there an all. Giddyup boys.
Howdy, sorry its been so long since my last comment about your grace, charm, wit, looks and killer smile but unfortunately work has me busy and the kids keep me busier. But figured drop ya a lil note to say hello and tell you I am thinking about ya. Take care n God bless ya!
Just wanted to say congrats to the guys from 1916 for a very successful show last weekend @ the Pleasanton games! Doug, Robbie, Walter, and Rich you guys rock! I'm so proud of all of you!
I'd like to say a great thank you to Di Sheree, Kym and Renee for their tremendous energy and help selling our CD's and tee-shirts at our 1916 booth in Pleasanton. A great day and sometimes, especially while performing our last set, the booth was overwhelmed with folk wanting to buy our wares. Fanastic work, guys. You all rock! Robbie
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