Securely ranked among Scotland’s most skilled and imaginative contemporary folk acts, Breabach unite deep roots in Highland and Island tradition with the innovative musical ferment of their Glasgow base. They have released six increasingly acclaimed albums, while fuelling their creative appetites in collaborations with indigenous Australasian artists, Quebec’s Le Vent du Nord, and most recently as artists-in-residence at 2019’s Celtic Colours festival with Cape Bretoners, Beolach.

Their 15 year adventure has included live performances from Sydney Opera House to Central Park NY. They have racked up an impressive array of accolades including five Scots Trad Music Awards, nominations as ‘Best Group’ in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and  ‘European Album of the Year’ in The Songlines Music Awards.

An exciting new chapter begins in 2020 with the introduction of the supremely talented, multi instrumentalist Conal McDonagh to the band and work beginning on ‘Dùsgadh’ a newly commissioned film with original score in collaboration with animator Cat Bruce.

Breabach are; Megan Henderson (Fiddle, Vocals, Step Dance), James Lindsay (Double Bass, Vocals), Calum MacCrimmon (Bagpipes, Whistle, Bouzouki, Vocals), Conal McDonagh (Bagpipes, Whistle, Vocals) and Ewan Robertson (Guitar, Vocals, Cajon). Acknowledging and respecting the origins of both the music they play and the roots of the band whilst embracing the future with new ideas, energy and belief is a key attribute of the band and has remained a constant theme throughout their 15 years.

“As polished as it was passionate, matching fiery intensity with exquisite finesse, this was a magnificent set.” The Scotsman ★★★★★

John’s love for music blossomed in the golden era of hip hop and house. He loves blending soulful vocals and chunky percussion into sets that compel you to move. From the early days of breakdancing, promoting for DOSE productions, running house and hip hop nights at the University of Waterloo, to being the present resident DJ at the El P, and occasional Otonabeats DJ, John is a house and hip hop addict through and through.  He loves all EDM, but leans toward Afro, Jackin’, Chicago and Tech House.

Music Producer / Remixer / Mixer. Production credits: MCA Records, DKG/Universal Music, Bunim/Murray Productions, Waako Records, EastWest & Black Butta Sample CD's.

Greg has a passion for music and a drive for creative exploration which has taken him on a producing, writing and remixing adventure.

After he cut his first studio demo, in the back of a store front off Dale Avenue in St. Paul, MN., he received a call from a London based lawyer looking to buy his songs. “I began to think that maybe I needed to give this music production thing a little more thought”.

And that is what he did.

Greg's first release on the Beat Oven compilation, Yoda Mistress "Is This Real" featured the silky and soulful vocals of, Melodee who spent many years touring with Alexander O'Neal.

His 1st 12 inch single released in 1996, Superstitch "Come and Get Me", saw nationwide club play, peaking at #5 on the dance charts

In 1996-1998, Greg was signed to Stacey Castro's Hollywood, CA based, GroundWorks Music, a production and management company which led to remix work and also another successful 12 inch single, "(The) Kama Sutra", released on New York's Waako Records. This single went on to see much national and international club success as well as being a choice cut for several compilation CD's released by labels such as MCA Records. It was also selected to the initial voting rounds for the 40th Annual Grammy Awards.

From 2000-2005, Greg worked with producer and former Flyte Tyme Studios (Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis) guru, Jeff Taylor of Madjef Productions. Work included programming, mixing and producing sample CD's (EastWest Black Butta series) as well as other production and remix work for various artists. Also along with Madjef, producing, writing and programming tracks for DKG / Universal Music recording artists, KUSH and Rhian Benson. 

Greg also had licensed cuts for Bunim/Murray Productions series, Making The Band 2 & How To Live Like A Model on MTV.

On a whim in 2011, Greg decided to register for a producer showcase event in Minneapolis sponsored by New York based company, iStandard Producers. Out of the 50 plus applicants he was chosen as the #2 best producer for the event by a panel of industry judges. To quote JayZ / 50 Cent producer (and judge) Buckwild, “ahhh, what can I say”.

In 2015 Greg collaborated with independent artist, Miss Krystle for a remix of her single, "Don't Leave" https://music.apple.com/us/album/dont-leave-bugs-gregory-after/955292278

Today Greg continues his creative journey and exploration working out of his home based music production suite somewhere in Groovesalot, MN.

#1 position for 9 straight weeks on Broadjam's Top 10: Electronic - Dance with remixes Sherlock Tones "California Girl" (G's Props To The Father Remix): and Jessie and the Toy Boys "Push It" (G's Pushalicious Remix): 

Studio Stuff--

Signal Processing:
Mac Studio M2 Max with 12‑core CPU | Apollo x8 Gen 2 | LUNA Pro | Logic Pro | UAD-2 Octo Custom | UAD-2 Quad Flexi | UAD plug ins along with many others | Lexicon PCM-80 & 90 | Eventide H3000D/SE | Empirical Labs Fatso Jr | UA 2-610 | AKG C414 B-TL II.

Equipment:
Roland 5080 & JD 800 | Emu E4XT | Akai S3000 | Kurzweil K2000 | Ensoniq EPS 16+ | Novation Bass Station Equipment:

Monitoring:
Benchmark DAC1 | Genelec 1032 | Yamaha NS-10M | M-Audio BX5a | Auratone | ASC Attack Wall.

I play a Galician Gaita and the Sac de Gemecs, also the Gaita Sanabresa. Here are some of my recordings whilse practicing. You can read more about the instruments I play at 
https://ethnopiper.wordpress.com/iberian-bagpipe-gaita

Sarah Calvert is a modern day Renaissance Woman who adorns many hats as an award-winning performing singer-songwriter, mantra musician, producer, assistant musical theatre director (for the Mirvish smash, My Mother’s Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding), former high school English teacher, freelance journalist, Extreme Freestyle Skiing competitor, ski, sailing and Kundalini Yoga instructor, outdoor wilderness guide and all around swell gal.

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