Irish nights every Wednesday at Angelica's in Redwood City
This Month Performing ~ Wednesday
October 2nd & 16th 7:45 pm
The
Gallowglasses Irish Folk Band
http://www.angelicasllc.com/entertainment.htm
The
Gallowglasses formed in 2008 as a traditional Celtic music quartet. While their
music is based on the traditions of Ireland and Scotland, the group often
branches out into other more modern areas. They are particularly fond of
playing the traditional body of Celtic music in a fresh and interesting ways.
Three and four part harmonies are a part of that, along with intricate
arrangements in both up and down tempo songs and tunes. The current lineup includes: - Violinist
and vocalist Lee White has been a SF Bay Area
session regular. Lee has extensive experience across multiple styles of music,
but it's all Celtic fiddle with The Gallowglasses.
- In addition to Irish traditional music, guitarist Mark Boronkay also
plays American Folk, Fingerstyle Blues, and good old Classic Rock. He's a
founding member of Dance Around Molly, Molly's Revenge, Thornhill Road, and has
dabbled in other no-named yet very worthy projects.
- Vocalist and bodhran player Donovan Ryan is
new to the Celtic music scene. His background is as a singer-songwriter, and he
lends a modern edge to the band's repertoire.
- Bouzouki and mandolin player Michael McNelly has
played in a variety of bands globally since 1992, and in myriad of far-reaching
genres. Originally a guitarist, Michael traded his 6-string for the 8-string
Irish bouzouki when he founded the Gallowglasses.
