Artist description New contemporary Celtic band that blends the old with the new, paying repect to traditional Celtic music and performing it with an up-beat contemporary style.

Music Style Contemporary Celtic

Musical Influences The wind rushing by . . .

Similar Artists Capercaillie, Altan, Susan McKeown, Solas, Bothy Band, Dervish, Buddy O'Reilly Band

Artist History Michael Robbins and Caeri Tomson met and began performing while attending Celtic Week at Swannanoa in the summer of 1999. Songs were written, material developed and explored and an indentity was born.

Group Members Caeri Tomson on vocals, whistle and percussion. Michael Robbins on guitars, bass, bandurria and vocals. Howard Williams on mandolin, harmonica, tenor banjo, bodhran and vocals. Julia McPeek on fiddle and vocals.

Instruments Six and Twelve string acoustic guitars, bandurria, acoustic/electric fretless bass, Irish Tin Whistle, Mandolin, Harmonica, Banjo, Bodhran, Fiddle and Percussion Toys.

Press Reviews "Traditional Celtic music quintet from Atlanta spins high-steppin’ jigs and reels with finesse, class, style and wit." - Creative Loafing. "Atlanta's own BorderCollies playing traditional Celtic music with a polished ferocity and excellent, stop-on-a-dime instrumentation." - Ear Candy Magazine

Location Atlanta, Georgia - USA

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