Artist description Once called the Irish Rovers on speed, the Dust Rhinos are not just musicians but energy giving vital forces. At a Dust Rhino gig if your not dancin' - your dead.

Music Style Celtic Rock

Musical Influences Oysterband, Billy Bragg, Spirit of the West, U2

Similar Artists Great Big Sea, Oysterband, Spirit of the West, Men They Couldn't Hang, Dorvers, Pogues, Irish Rovers on Speed

Artist History The pub is crowded and the ale flows from the taps. The room is filled with conversation and laughter, and a Celtic band is jammed into the corner, pounding out foot-thumping rhythyms. Over the din comes the clink of glasses as the band leads the entire crowd in the cheers of a traditional Irish toast..."Sociable!"This is the spirit of the Dust Rhinos. Unquestionably Winnipeg's finest and most prolific Celtic troubadours since their formation in 1992, the Dust Rhinos have grown into something of a tradition. They've filled prarie pubs, clubs and festivals with their high spirited and vivacious brand of Celtic rock, developing a large and loyal core of fans across Manitoba and beyond. What they bring is a vibrant mixture of past and present. Besides an impressive repertoire of traditional favorites, the Rhinos have found an authentic Celtic voices as songwritters as well, penning a significant portionof their songs, which quickly become every bit as loved as the traditional tunes.

Group Members Blair McEvoy - vocals, guitar, bodhran Dale Brown - fiddle, mandolin Elana Hiller - fiddle, vocals Jon Ryan - vocals, bass, bodhran Brad Friesen - drums

Instruments What ever it takes

Albums Helter Celtic '93, On a Rampage '97, Got Guinness 2000

Press Reviews The Dust Rhinos play profane and rockin' celtic music like a soccer match between the Pogues and Chieftains. Always bet on the old men the play dirtier and smarter. - excite.com _______ Althought the Dust Rhinos remain true to their roots fo Celtic traditions, these lads aren't afraid to venture off into the uknown. They'll shake the foundations of Celtic music as long as it shakes the dance floor.And shake it it does. Being amoung the throng of dancing, sweating masses is something akin to two-stepping along the San Andreeas fault-line. Its a lot of fun - but your left with a sinking feeling in your gut...that when the music stops, the world is going to come crashing down and crumbling around you. - Kenora Enterprise

Additional Info Comming soon a few live tracks

Location Winnipeg, Manitoba - Canada

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