Liam Wright
Nicola O Brien
Tony O Brien
Richard Hawkins
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Influences
Bill Monroe, Flatt & Scruggs, Stanley Brothers, Ricky Sckaggs, Doc Watson, Rhonda Vincent, Jeannie Kendall, Johnny Cash, Merl Haggard, Hank Williams, Hank Snow, Marty Robbins, Gordan Lightfoot, John Prine, Steve Earle and on & on
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Woodbine are a four piece bluegrass/acoustic country band formed in 2002.
We have played all the Irish bluegrass and related festivals since our formation, these include the Athy Bluegrass Festival, Omagh Bluegrass Festival (Ulster American Folk Park), Dunmore-East Bluegrass Festival, Bluegrass on the Walls Festival(Derry), Banjo Festival (Longford), Rhythm & Roots Festival (Kilkenny), Guiness & Oyster Bluegrass W/end (Kilkenny), Airfield House Urban Roots Festival (Dublin).
We have released two albums "Shades O' Grass" 2004, and "Tulla Hill" 2007. Tulla Hill featured 2 of our own songs the title track "Tulla Hill" and "A Match Made In Heaven". Both albums have been very well received.
Band line up is Liam Wright: Lead Guitar,Lead & Harmony Vocals. Nicola O Brien: Double Bass,Lead & Harmony Vocals. Tony O Brien: Rhythm Guitar, Lead & Harmony Vocals. Richard Hawkins: 5 Stg' Banjo. Clem O Brien sometimes guests with the band on Guitar & Dobro
Hi guys and gals, came back to look at your new pics, and as it says on the backdrop . . . "Pure Magic"! Absolutely beautiful music you all make - Have a lovely week, your pals in Birmingham, England, Carolyn and Mark
THANKS A LOT IT WAS GREAT HAVING YOU HERE AND PEOPLE ARE STILL RAVING ABOUT THE GIGS. WITHE YOUR HELP WE WILL PUT WESTPORT ON THE WORLD'S BLUEGRASS MAP. ALL THE BEST NEXT WEEK AND LONG MAY YOU RUN
I know that new man on the banjo! There's one thing I have to warn you for: don't ever make him angry, and careful with banjo-jokes from now on...! Looking forward too, Joost
Hi Guys, We just heard you got yourselves a 'banjo' man in the band. I can only hope you did some deep thinking before making such a delicate move:-) Just kiddin' of course : Richard is a real nice guy and a fine banjopicker. We're thrilled to hear he's found a roof to play his banjo under with some fine people like Woodbine ! Can't wait to pick with you'all in Westport! By the way , I do have a pic of your new banjo man somewhere in an empty shoebox. Is this the fella ?
Congrats with your CD 'Tulla Hill' . Looking forward meeting & pickin' with y'all at the Westport BG Fest in june. Untill then : cheers and jahbles 4 Wheel Drive
