Event Info
The Paul McKenna Band
“The best folk band to have come out of Scotland in the last twenty years” -...
Sat. July 23rd 2016 + Add to Calendar
Dave Dunnet Theatre @ Oak Bay High School, 2121 Cadboro Bay Road (All Ages)
7:30pm - 10:00pm Doors at: 7:00pm
$20 Advance | $25 at the door
Event Description
“The best folk band to have come out of Scotland in the last twenty years” - New York Times
Since being awarded the title of “Best Up and Coming Artist of 2009″ at the MG Alba Scots Trad Music Awards, The Paul McKenna Band have gone from strength to strength touring extensively throughout USA, Canada and Europe.
Combining their love for Folk and Traditional music, as well as original songs and tunes; The Paul McKenna Band from Scotland has been captivating audiences with live performances of their new album, titled ‘Elements’, out now on Greentrax Records.
Concert highlights over the last few years include performances at Celtic Connections Glasgow, The Cambridge Folk Festival England, Tonder Festival Denmark, Milwaukee Irish Festival USA and Edmonton Folk Festival Canada. In 2015 the band played at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida representing Scotland at Epcot Centre.
With a contemporary approach to songs, although not straying too far from their roots, their arrangements are both fresh and innovative. The exciting sound of The Paul McKenna Band is created through outstanding Vocals, driving Guitar and Bouzouki, intense fiddle playing, a warm pairing of flute and whistles and dynamic bodhrán and percussion.
The Paul McKenna Band are:
Paul McKenna – Vocals, Guitar and Bouzouki
Sean Gray – Flute, Whistles, Guitar and Vocals
Ewan Baird – Bodhran, Cajon and Vocals
Conor Markey – Banjo, Bouzouki and Vocals
Jack Smedley – Fiddle and Vocals
http://www.paulmckennaband.com/
Venue
Dave Dunnet Theatre @ Oak Bay High School, 2121 Cadboro Bay Road
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