On July 22nd, the Rangeley Friends of the Arts and Skye Theatre present The Paul McKenna Band from Scotland, “The best folk band to have come out of Scotland in the last twenty years”, New York Times. Lakeside Theater, 7 p.m., Tickets $15 at the Rangeley Lakes Chamber of Commerce (6 Park Road) or the door.
http://www.paulmckennaband.com/
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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 ‘Stem the Tide’, out now on Greentrax Records.
Concert highlights of 2011 include performances at The Cambridge Folk Festival England, Tonder Festival Denmark, Milwaukee Irish Festival USA and Goderich Festival Canada. 2012 will start off with a bang in January, with a headline performance at the internationally acclaimed Celtic Connections Festival at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall.
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 hiwstles and dynamic bodhrán and percussion.
The Paul McKenna Band are:
Paul McKenna – Vocals, Guitar and Bouzouki
David McNee – Bouzouki, Tenor Guitar and vocals
Sean Gray – Flute, Whistles, Guitar and Vocals
Ewan Baird – Bodhran, Cajon and Vocals
Mike Vass – Fiddle, Banjo and Vocals
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