THE ISLANDERS
The Islanders consist of Chic McLean from the Isle of Bute, Scotland; Paul Kelly from Lincoln, England but with roots in Galway, Ireland; and John Thomsen, Esbjerg, Denmark. The Islanders Folkband plays a breathtaking potpourri of traditional Scottish and Irish folk music. Their performance is seasoned with spontaneity and humour.The repertoire covers traditional Scottish and Irish music such as The Corries and the Dubliners, the more modern folkrock style played by Runrig, Wolfstone and U2, and exciting afroceltic drum rhythms.
On stage The Islanders master a variety of instruments, among others
guitar, bodhran, mandolin, mandola, el bass, mouthie, midi bagpipes,
flute, bouzouki, tin whistles, bones. The band has toured Denmark,
Germany, Sweden, Scotland, Thailand and Australia with great success. In
Denmark they have played Tarm festival, Brædstrup festival, Tønder
festival, and Strib Winterfestival and a large number of venues both large
and small in the whole country. The Islanders have appeared numerous times
on television.
The band released their first album ”On the Rocks” at the end of 99,
and their latest CD ”High and Dry” was released in August 2001. The
band toured Australia for four weeks in September 2001 and due to their
success, they have been asked to return in spring 2004. The Islanders
released a third album “Live at the Queens” in 2002. The Islanders are
currently working on their fourth album which will include some of their
own compositions.
Northern Light Music present The ISLANDERS for festivals world-wide.