Artist description The Secret Commonwealth describes its particular take on Celtic and folk music as "Celto-eclectic". In addition to a wealth of bawdy drinking songs, haunting ballads and instrumentals learned from the cultures of Ireland and Scotland, the Secret Commonwealth also performs many original compositions. The group has successfully combined styles as diverse as Swedish folk, bluegrass, Blues, French folk, Hungarian, Rock and Roll and Appalachian folk.

Music Style celtic, world, progressive traditional

Musical Influences Pogues, Garmarna, Chieftains, Fairport Convention

Artist History The Secret Commonwealth sprang from the thriving music scene of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, just outside of Nashville (Music City to the rest of the world), on the campus of the Middle Tennessee State University. Originally thrown together to play a one-off set of Irish tunes for a St. Patricks Day party, the response was so positive that the fluke trio turned into a fulltime band, a lineup growing from three members to six. Each person in the Commonwealth has a say in the band and contributes to the sound- thus, each new face throws his/her influences and personal style into the eclectic mix.

Instruments fiddle, electric & acoustic guitar, mandolin, flute, bass, banjo, percussion

Albums The Secret Commonwealth, Uninvited Guest

Location Nashville, TN - USA

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