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Band of Burns

Band of Burns

https://www.bandofburns.com

After the success of their debut album ‘Live at Union Chapel’ the band released their first studio album ‘The Thread in Autumn 2019. Recorded by the 12 members of the band in Watercolour Studios last year, The Thread is a true representation of the bands international influences, and their poetic endeavour to interpret the works and philosophies of Scotland’s national poet, Rob-ert Burns.

THE BAND
Alastair Caplin (Isle of Lewis) – Musical Director, Violin, Viola, Vocals, Guitar
Ríoghnach Connolly (Co.Armargh, Ireland) – Vocals, Irish Flute
John Langan (Ayreshire) – Vocals, Guitar, Cajon
Adam Beattie (Aberdeenshire) – Vocals, Guitar, Double Bass
Mikey Kenney (Liverpool) – Violin, Vocals
Dila Vardar (Turkey) – Vocals, Finger Bells
Dominie Hooper (Dartmoor) – Vocals, Cello
Ellis Davies (Camarthenshire) – Guitar, Vocals
Ewan MacDonald (Ross & Cromarty) – Violin, Cittern
Dave Tunstall (Angus) – Double Bass, Border Pipes
Lewis Murray (Aberdeenshire) – Violin Viola
Feilimi Devlin (Co.Antrim, Ireland) – Bodhran

“A shimmering collection … that does full justice to the poet’s humane vision” The Times

“Band of Burns take few prisoners with their often raucous, partying dance tunes but are also capable of softer, more reflective moments” The Herald

“Nourishing stuff beyond its times, another warm, welcoming stew to feed the bones” The Guardian

“Exemplary musicianship, exemplary lead playing with a real respect for the tradition shining from every song” Fatea Magazine

Genre: Celtic Folk

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