'The best Irish group so far in Bluegrass' - Irish American News

'Reminiscent of The Punch Brothers' - European Bluegrass Music Association 

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Award winning Glasgow based folk group incorporating traditional and original material in a fresh and exciting way. Unique vocals, guitar, bouzouki, fiddle, flute and percussion tie together this exciting band

Moxie are an Alt Folk band from the West of Ireland emerging from traditional Irish music roots. Together with their new lead singer from Tunisia, they have merged different influences from past and present generations to forge a unique sound. Their music is a colourful illustration of the multicultural and modern society we live in today. Moxie have been sharing their exuberant energy and passion for music on stage, inspiring audiences and musicians with their new palette of 21st century Irish music. After touring their debut album “Planted”, they have been delivering unprecedented shows around the globe in countries such as Vietnam, Australia, Canada, the US and countries across Europe. They are now ready to announce a new album! The record will be disclosing an original collection of songs and instrumental tracks which is to be released in autumn 2020. 

“Irresistible, revolutionary energy”  
 The Irish Times  ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“Moxie is the music of a new era, where fluidity cross-pollination and innovation are the future and salvation of Irish music”
The Irish Examiner  ★ ★ ★ ★

Cúig, formed in 2013, have established themselves among the most promising artists on the Irish traditional music scene.  They incorporate Breton, Galician and American bluegrass tunes into their music that is already steeped in the Irish tradition, entertaining audiences throughout Ireland and further a field with their exciting and innovative sound.
Cúig have taken the traditional music scene by storm performing on various national television and radio outlets.  In particular, Cúig’s performances on BBC Radio Ulster’s Blas and Folk Club, and BBC Radio 3’s In Tune prove that this band displays skills and talents which defy their years.  In August 2013, Cúig performed on TG4’s Fleadh Live which was broadcast worldwide to an audience of 1.2 million.  Since their formation Cúig have taken the stage alongside some of the biggest names in Irish music such as Flook, Beoga, the Maritin O’Connor Trio, Goitse and We Banjo 3.
Cúig have taken their music outside the boundaries of the traditional music scene in Ireland.  In July 2013, they played alongside international headline act, Flook at the Les CeltiCimes Festival in the French Alps to great acclaim.  In August 2014 they travelled to the Balver Höhle Irish Folk Festival, Germany where their performance made regional headlines.  
Cúig will launch their eponymous debut EP on Saturday 7 February.  


ENERGY, PASSION, RESPECT, AND FUN-

Four words that sum up the musical mission statement behind Mórga. Four friends, four virtuoso musicians, on a mission to bring together the wild energy of the Irish-American dance bands of the roaring '20s, the sound of the Irish traditional music revival of of the 1970s, and the excitement of the best pub session imaginable.

Growing out of the rich Galway music scene, a shared passion for old and lively traditional music drew the band members together. Mórga (Irish for majestic) was formed in 2008, and the band released their self-titled debut album in 2009 to critical acclaim. 

Since then Mórga have toured extensively, appearing at highly respected festivals throughout Ireland and Europe, most recently a five week tour of Germany, in addition to appearing several times on Irish television and radio.

Mórga's second album was recorded in Dublin in August 2013. The recording, For the Sake of Auld Decency, is a raucous celebration of the band members' musical roots and influences. The album was was released in January 2014 and is now available on CD and digital download.

Mórga are:
Dominic Keogh: Bodhrán, Flute
Danny Diamond: Fiddle
David Munnelly: Accordion, 
Jonas Fromseier: Banjo, Greek Bouzouki

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CrossHarbour are an exciting new band emerging from the thriving London Irish music scene. Named after a London tube station, they play a range of traditional and newly composed material and are currently writing and arranging tunes & songs to feature on their debut album.

“the best new traditional band to emerge from Ireland this century” 
WALL STREET JOURNAL

Réalta take a lively, exciting and respectful approach to Irish traditional music. 
Reared on a staple diet of The Bothy Band, Planxty and other such classics, this Belfast based band captures the timeless aspects of the tradition and presents it in its raw form – fresh and beautiful…

…Or as one reviewer put it, “Réalta carry on the Bothy Band tradition of taking tunes by the scruff of the neck and firing excitement through them like hot flames!”

Having toured Germany, Switzerland and Greece alongside traditional music legends Altan, Réalta have firmly established themselves on the international Irish music scene. Their music has taken them throughout Europe and on to New York, India and South Korea. Grab your dancing shoes and find out why as they perform a stirring mix of tunes on uilleann pipes, whistles, double bass, bouzouki and guitar.

London Born Tad Sargent, whose family roots come from Castlebarr in county Mayo, started playing music at a young age on the piano.  He started playing the bodhrán (the Irish drum) in 2002 after re-discovering his childhood love for Irish music. Learning about Irish music took years of attending sessions run by Irish music legends such as Mick O’Connor.  He picked up the bouzouki in 2008 and favours the guitar shaped design.
Now a professional musician Tad has performed/recorded and worked with many great musicians and groups such as Barrule, Tony Christie, Luke Daniels, Sylvain Barou, Cara Dillon, Kristina Train, Celtic Crossroads, Joby Talbot, Ranagri, Crossharbour, Bible Code Sundays, and The Long Notes (to name a few).  He was a member of Ranagri for 5 years who released an album with pop legend Tony Christie (Amarillo fame) in 2015. He is currently working on his project with the amazing Breton uilleann piper Loïc Bléjean.   Their album was released in Autumn 2016. He a main member of CrossHarbour, who's album was released in 2014.
During the summer of 2016 he was part of The Shakespeare Globe Theatre's Season of Wonder. He was one of the four musicians on the production of The Taming of the Shrew (directed by Caroline Byrne). It received high praise from the critics.
Through these works and many others he has played all over Europe, USA, and at some of the great venues/festivals around the UK, some of those include The Royal Albert Hall, The National Theatre, Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, Trafalgar Square, Glastonbury Festival, Hop Farm Festival, and Cambridge Folk Festival.  He has appeared on numerous occasions on the BBC (both TV and Radio), and other broadcasting organisations in the UK and across Europe. 
His Bodhran and Bouzouki playing can be heard on many recordings and films including the 2010 film "Burke and Hare" (John Landis), Barulle's album "Mananans Cloak", Crossharbour album "CrossHarbour", Ranagri "Tradition", Tony Christie album "The Great Irish Song Book"
Tad also finds time to teach bodhran, bouzouki, guitar, and piano.  He is the resident bodhrán and Irish music accompaniment tutor at the Irish Cultural Centre in Hammersmith.

For enquiries about bookings, workshops and private tuition. please contact info@tadsargent.com for more details

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