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Northern Celts are a band that has evolved from a wide collection of musicians who started playing together in London in the 1980s. They have been instrumental in keeping the traditional music session alive in London pubs, with material that embraces traditional Irish and Scottish dance tunes, Irish and British traditional and contemporary folk songs, and American folk and country music. The band plays in various pubs and venues that can be found on their website, and welcome musicians who want to come along and join in. The line-up is Les Coughlan, who founded the group over 20 years ago, and who plays the bodhran and harmonica. He is also a skilled maker of drums. Marie McCormack plays the Irish whistle and has collected countless tunes over the years playing in sessions and various bands. Shuggy Fisher plays mandolin and banjo and writes original tunes. Willy Barr is the band̢۪s guitarist and singer, and he also plays a mean banjo, mandolin and harmonica. Emma Scarr plays fiddle with the band and writes songs with a folk and country flavour. The Northern Celts also play for weddings, ceilidhs, parties and other celebrations. Their music is lively, uplifting, sometimes thought-provoking and always evolving as musicians bring new influences and ideas. my backgrounds Background image by Silent Observer. Creative Commons some rights reserved. View the license here: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/

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Member Since: 5/10/2006
Band Website: northerncelts.com
Band Members: Les Coughlan on the Bodhran; Marie McCormack on the Whistle; Shuggy Fisher plays Banjo/Mandolin; Willy Barr on Vocals and Guitar; Emma Scarr on Vocals and the Violin/Fiddle , Thanks to all who have Played with Northern Celts over the years
Influences: John Prine, Townes Fan Zandt, Pogues, Steven Stills, Gillian Welch, Luka Bloom, Christie Moore Neil Young John Lennon Planxty Rolling Stones Steve Earl Nick Waits
Sounds Like:Northern Celts Aisling 2005

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My Blog

Folkin the Cellar

Thursday 16th August 20078pm till late         &n bsp;         &n bsp;       ...
Posted by Northern Celts on Tue, 14 Aug 2007 01:13:00 PST

Stage B Sunday 20th May 3-30pm

Stoke Newington Church St london, N16 Sunday 20th May every2weeks Cost: FREE Description: Trad and Country     Sunday session 3-30pm ti...
Posted by Northern Celts on Sun, 13 May 2007 08:08:00 PST