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If you can hit it, I can play it!

About Me


"Vash is one of the most versatile percussionists I've ever heard. His creativity extends beyond the bodhran to a vast array of rhythmic instruments, and he's the best ladle player I've ever seen!"
-Kevin King,
Bodhran Instructor, Irish Cultural Center - Phoenix, AZ
Dangerous with about anything that can be held, Vash can always be found in the pocket and is a trusted brother on stage. Vash builds confidence in all fellows lucky enough to stand next to him.
-John Peckham
Bassist, Scottsdale, AZ
"Vash is one of the better bodhran players anywhere. He's creative, and willing to experiment in the form. He's one of a very few to whom I would say I want you to do a bodhran part on this CD. Do what you feel works."
-Joe Bethancourt
Multi-Instrumentalist/Singer/Songwriter - Phoenix, AZ
"Vash has an amazing sense of timing and finesse when he plays. He is versatile and subtle while playing with others and I have learned a lot from playing with him. He is also a dynamic and skilled solo performer. His command of the stage and exchange with the audience engages people old and young and elicits fabulous responses from a variety of musicians. He is a joy to know and to make music with."
-Kathryn Claire
Fiddler/Singer/Songwriter - Eugene, OR
"Vash hits things". Over the past several years Vash has gained a reputation for being a first class Celtic percussionist. While best known for playing the Irish drum known as the bodhran, he has expanded with great success into a number of different drums, bones, and just about anything else he can hit. At the same time, Vash is fullfledged ENTERTAINER featuring hilarious patter and novelty songs. But most of all, Vash hits things and the audience loves it."
-George O'Brien
President Arizona Irish Music Society
"Having never met Vash before I was not sure what to expect. He was extremely personable and approachable with the audience and kept them completely engaged for the duration of his time onstage. His performance was heartfelt and energetic to the final note. A standing ovation and the line of folks waiting to talk to him after the set was a one two punch of a happy crowd. I hope to bring Vash back again to both teach and perform. Book him ...you won't be sorry! "
-David Bridson
Yachats Celtic Music Festival
"Vash, is an awesome teacher who makes a usually hard instrument very fun. He is a cool guy that is willing to go at his students pace and listen to them. And last but not least Vash, you da bomb."
-James Gingerich
Bodhran Student (Age 12) - Phoenix, AZ.
"Vash's hand is the equivalent of a hummingbird's wing. You have to film it, then slow the film down, to actually see it when he's drumming. Pretty amazing..."
Music Fan - Kansas City, KS.
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Member Since: 10/9/2005
Band Website: bodhranai.jackalpress.com
Band Members:

Plays the Bodhran, Djembe, Dumbek, Congas, Ashiko, Bones, Spoons (& other utensils and cutlery), Washboard, Udu, Field Snare, Marching Bass, Talking Drum, Moroccan Jar Drums, Bells/Chimes/Rattles, found/homemade percussion (wood blocks, buckets, pots, Zing-a-boom, Lagerphone), and more...

Vash sings:
Lead & Harmony, Tenor/Counter Tenor Range, Sean-nos, Free Singing, Harmonic/Tonal (Throat Singing).
Influences: The Chieftans, Kila, Kevin Conneff, Rónán Ó Snodaigh, Christy Moore, Dick Gaughan, Gino Lupari, John Bonham, Lonnie Donnigan, Artis The Spoonman, THAT1GUY, Van Morrison, and many others.
Sounds Like:

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Record Label: Unsigned
Type of Label: None

My Blog

The move

Greetings friends and fans... after months of putting it off and trying everything I could think of to sort out a safe and reliable way into Portland I am finally throwing caution to the wind and maki...
Posted by (() Vash on Fri, 04 May 2007 06:49:00 PST

New CBH WEBSITE!!!

My full time band Circled by Hounds is pleased and proud to officially announce the launch of our very first, very own website! www.circledbyhounds.com is your one stop shop for all things CBH! On the...
Posted by (() Vash on Sun, 14 Jan 2007 11:53:00 PST

PNWCMP Interview

Greetings one and all!As many of you know, eariler this month, my band Circled By Hounds returned for our 3rd year of performing and teaching workshops at the annual Yachats Celtic Music Festival.I ta...
Posted by (() Vash on Mon, 27 Nov 2006 07:31:00 PST

Last chance to get my CD

I am currently sitting on (not literally) the last 20 copies of my album "...Up Til Now". The album is a sort of Greatest Hits of the recordings I did (live and in studio) from 2000  2005. The album ...
Posted by (() Vash on Thu, 02 Nov 2006 05:56:00 PST

Website Updates

I have taken some time to add some snazzy new mouseover buttons to my websites (http://www.bodhranai.jackalpress.com) main navigation page. I also added some content to the Care & Feeding Page. I ...
Posted by (() Vash on Sat, 01 Jul 2006 03:58:00 PST

On to the next chapter...

Greetings friends & fans,   As many of you know, life has thrown me some curve balls in the couple of months. And I am trying to roll with the changes. So, here's all the news that's fit to p...
Posted by (() Vash on Fri, 31 Mar 2006 01:01:00 PST

YOU SHOULD ALL GO BUY 2 OF THESE.&

2 at least&.   Im not generally this pushy, but this is for a really good cause and its legit:   http://www.celticmusic.org/The_Circle.shtml   I was asked to donate one of my tracks ...
Posted by (() Vash on Mon, 30 Jan 2006 03:30:00 PST

ch-ch-ch-ch-changes

ok, so I've been tinkering with my website yet again. I've edited and changed some of the layout/design and even some content. Please feel free to drop by: www.bodhranai.jackalpress.com and let me kno...
Posted by (() Vash on Tue, 24 Jan 2006 03:29:00 PST

YACHATS '05 BABY!

So I made my triumphant return to the Yachats Celtic Music Festival last weekend. Yes, I said Yachats (YAH-Hotz)... a town with a population around 500 on the rocky coast of Oregon... During the 3 day...
Posted by (() Vash on Tue, 15 Nov 2005 09:51:00 PST