Originally formed in 1996, The Killdares have come to be known as one of the hottest, cutting edge bands in music today - Celtic or otherwise. World-class musicians from all over the U.S., they have come together in Texas to create and perform a brand new version of hard-driving, alternative Celtic rock music.
Blending traditional Celtic playing skills, power-pop accessibility, and straight up rock n' roll hooks, The Killdares have created a fresh new sound that's blended with enough commercial edge to be instantly recognizable, always engaging, and appealing to fans of all ages. Their live shows are filled with an infectious energy so powerful that it has been known to move people to tears. Even die-hard fans of purely traditional Celtic music have embraced the band's powerful genre-bending sound.
Expanding the definition of "Celtic," the band uses the unconventional pairing of screaming, fire-driven fiddle and bagpipes with the wail of electric guitar, bass and drums to create brilliant arrangements of traditional tunes and original compositions. This distinctive sound combined with the band's incredible stage presence is nothing short of awesome.
Since first appearing on the music scene a few short years ago, The Killdares have gone from local pub performers to national touring headliners, sharing stages with an incredibly diverse range of national and international artists.
Information from the band's site
Musicians
- Brek Lancaster: guitar
- Jim Dawson: bass
- Tim Smith: bodhran, drums, lead vocals, vocals
- Roberta Rast: fiddle, ukulele, vocals
- Matt Willis: bagpipes, flute, vocals, whistle
Albums
Any Given Element
Released 2005
Live
Released 2002
A Place to Stand
Released 2001
Broken With a Word
Released 1998
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