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KIERAN SZIFIRIS: FLUTE
The band was originally formed by Kieran Szifiris, one of the top
young flautists on the folk scene who provides much of the tune
playing and some memorable improvisation and rhythmic backing built
around a distinctive breathy, percussive tone. Kieran has won many
competitions and has had his music featured on the BBC series 'It's
Not Easy Being Green' as well as performing at numerous festivals
across Britain.
DAN WALSH: BANJO
Touted as a 'Banjo virtuoso' Dan Walsh, has had many high accolades
including that of Irish music legend Desi Wilkinson as a 'master of
his instrument'. Dan provides some astonishing lead work which
delves as much into funk and metal as the traditional bluegrass! Dan
has also performed at various types of venues all over Britain,
showing off his versatility on an instrument often confined only to
American music. His main influences are folk, jazz, rock, blues,
funk and various world musics.
JON PROUD: BASS
The trio is completed by bassist Jon Proud, an oustanding musician,
mainly in funk and jazz, who provides a rock solid basis with a
variety of bass grooves whilst allowing himself some opportunities
to show his stunning ability in some memorable solos! Jon has
performed in various bands and is a highly sought after session
musician in the North East and beyond. The unusual rhythm
partnership of banjo and bass is one of the most distinctive
features of the trio.
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