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Lehto and Wright

About Me

Lehto and Wright have a sound that is a unique blend of traditional and modern styles. By taking cues from the Irish, English and American folk traditions and interpreting them with contemporary guitar-based arrangements, Lehto and Wright have taken fresh approach to the world of folk and folk rock.

Lehto and Wright perform either as a duo or, with the addition of Matt Jacobs on drums and percussion, a Celtic rock trio. As a duo, John Wright and Steve Lehto perform all the same material as with Jacobs, only in an acoustic, "unplugged" setting. From American spirituals to Irish tune sets, their accomplished twin guitar/mandolin approach has all the intensity and power of the trio with half the volume. As a trio, Lehto and Wright push the boundaries of Celtic Rock, utilizing all the tools of a rock band to achieve the effect of a six-piece band with three musicians. With either line up, John Wright and Steve Lehto offer an exciting live performance of traditional and contemporary folk music with an eclectic twist.


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Member Since: 10/05/2006
Band Website: www.lehtoandwright.com
Band Members: Steve Lehto - John Wright - Matt Jacobs
Influences: Fairport Convention; Steeleye Span; Martin Carthy; Jethro Tull; King Crimson; Yes; Pete Seeger; The Weavers
Record Label: New Folk Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

April 16 - Fineline Music Cafe

Mark your calendars! On, Thursday, April 16th  Lehto and Wright (www.lehtoandwright.com) will be sharing the stage with Tempest (www.tempestmusic.com) for an exciting and unique evening of Celtic and ...
Posted by on Fri, 20 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Folk Alliance

We have been accepted into the Folk Alliance conference in Memphis in February of 07'. Wich us luck.
Posted by on Tue, 14 Nov 2006 10:50:00 GMT