Artist description Wolf Loescher draws his inspiration from the rich historical and musical traditions of Scotland, Ireland, the "New World", and the seven seas...along with his own experience. Accompanying himself on guitar, Irish bouzouki, or singing acapella, he brings the music to life with a compelling earnestness and rare passion.

Music Style Original and traditional Celtic folk

Musical Influences The Corries, Old Blind Dogs, Battlefield Band, Tannahil Weavers, Andy M. Stewart, Peter Gabriel, Sting

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Artist History Wolf broke into the Celtic music scene with the founding of Two O'Clock Courage in 1993. In search of more power, he started the widely popular folk-rock band SixMileBridge in 1997. With this bands relocation to New York, Wolf decided to strike out on his own, and kicked off his solo career with the release of "Holy Grail" in November of 1999.

Group Members Wolf Loescher: vocals, guitar, Irish bouzouki, bodhran

Instruments vocals, guitar, Irish bouzouki, bodhran, djembe, drum kit, assorted hand and ethnic percussion

Albums Holy Grail (Wolf Loescher), Across the Water (SixMileBridge), Unabridged (SixMileBridge), No Reason (SixMileBridge), Feets of Courage (Two O'Clock Courage)

Press Reviews "thoroughly engaging...Loescher approaches [singing and storytelling] with broad vision and deft mastery." (The Austin Chronicle) "...mixes genres brilliantly...witty and poignant...leaves you wishing for more." (Austin Celtic Association) "...a first-rate vocalist, highland bagpiper and percussionist." (Green Man Review) "Holy Grail is a promising debut and shows flashes of songwriting brilliance." (Folk Tales) "...strong and earnest and show[s] a lot of potential..." (Rambles)

Location Houston, Texas - USA

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