Artist description New Jersey's premier English & Celtic music duo since 1981, performs original arrangements of traditional folk songs of the British Isles in a progressive style. They bring new life to the old folk songs of England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales through their refreshing and modern arrangements.

Music Style Celtic traditional progressive folk.

Musical Influences Steeleye Span, Pentangle, Fairport Convention, Albion Band. (Jake's other influences): Jethro Tull, ELP, Cream, Renaissance

Similar Artists Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span, Pentangle, Albion Band, Planxty, DeDanaan

Artist History Castle Keep was formed in 1981 when bassist/flutist Jake Conte placed an ad in a rock music-oriented weekly publication seeking musicians interested in playing English and Celtic folk songs with progressive rock overtones. After meeting Jodee James, he realized she would be the perfect singer to bring the old songs into the modern world.

Group Members Jodee James: vocals, guitar; Jake Conte:guitar, mandolin, electric 5-string bass; Dave Leszczynski: Drums, bodhran, udu drum, percussion.

Instruments Vocals, guitars, mandolin, electric 5-string bass, drums, percussion

Albums A Taste Of; Live at 22 Below

Location East Brunswick, NJ - USA

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