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One String Loose

ONE STRING LOOSE - MORE DYNAMIC THAN A MOOSE

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Since 2003, Welsh Folk-fusion band One String Loose have been exciting audiences around the UK and Europe with their complex, dynamic arrangements of traditional and self penned tunes, performed with jaw-dropping virtuosity and infectious joie de vivre. Their innovative style of folk – fusion has been captivating all manner of people: fellow musicians, casual listeners, purists, grandmothers, teenagers, small random children …
Front man, fiddler and banjo renaissance man Scott has a natural, self-depreciating humour which creates that relaxed, inclusive atmosphere that is the hallmark of any really great live band, and the rapport between Scott and fellow band mates Jack Stewart, Joe Brady, and Baz Barwick draw the audience further into the weird and wonderful world of One String Loose: a world of pineapple shops, moose and hypnotic cheese.
One String Loose began as a two piece band seven years ago when Scott (fiddle, banjo) and Jack (bodhran - 2 times All Britain bodhran champion) from Caldicot (now 20 and 15 respectively) came together to play tunes through a local Celtic music and dance group. As this group evolved into the Newport branch of Comhaltas, the widened musical net bought them into contact with Joe(15) from Weston, who impressed them with his extraordinary whistle playing. Mathew ‘Baz’ Barwick (15) became the forth member on bass guitar soon after this. In 2005, the band played at the Royal Albert Hall ‘Schools Proms’ after winning 2 awards for outstanding performance and best new composition at the National Festival for Youth Music.
In the past year, One String Loose have played over 50 shows to audiences around England and Wales as well as in Europe. Some of the highlights include playing the main stage at Gwyl Pontardawe with a reception worthy of the headlining band, playing at Chippenham, Cwlwm Celtaidd and Shepley Folk Festivals and playing to a full house on the ‘Other Stage’ at the Wychwood Festival. In September 2007 One String Loose received an ecstatic reception from thousands of fans when they headlined the Zamek Celtic Festival in Poland. And in December, they played a storming 8 minute set at the South Bank Centre in London after reaching the finals of the BBC Young Folk Awards 2008 – the first Welsh act to do so!
In 2006, One String Loose recorded and self produced their first album, Makin’ Monkeys Funky which is available online and at gigs. They are currently getting ready to record their second album.
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Member Since: 2/21/2006
Band Website: onestringloose.com
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Management - Donal Mor Music
For booking enquiries contact [email protected]

Scott McKeon - fiddle, banjo, talker dude on stage

Jack Stewart - semi acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bodhran

Joe Brady - whistle, low whistle, flute

Baz Barwick - bass

Mike Griffiths - drums

Influences: Shooglenifty, Croft Number Five, Lunasa, Gerry O'Conner, Mike Mcgoldrick. Led zeplin, Guns n Roses, Petebog faeries.

Sounds Like: a moose chillin out playing a distorted harp in a cardboard room with a humming bird waiting out side as it belives that the room is a toilet.

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Buy n download singles here

Buy our CD Makin' Monkeys Funky here

Hypnotic Stilton - Poland 2007

Number B - Taurus Crafts 2007

Type of Label: None

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OSL on Facebook

One of our stalwart fans Alisdair has let us know he has made a facebook fansite for the band. So if your on facebook you may wanna have a look. http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=18224908096...
Posted by One String Loose on Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:07:00 PST

Booking Enquiries

For booking enquiries contact Donald at Donal Mor Music email: [email protected] phone: 07796968380...
Posted by One String Loose on Tue, 23 Oct 2007 06:06:00 PST

BBC Young Folk Award 2008 Finals !!!

We are pleased to anounce that One String Loose have won through to the finals of the BBC Young Folk Awards 2007!!! This information will be officially revealed, along with (free) ticket details ...
Posted by One String Loose on Tue, 23 Oct 2007 09:09:00 PST