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the ploughboys
» genre:
World >
Traditional Celtic
» location:
Autumn Romano
» label: unsigned
» for fans of: Planxty, Sharon Shannon, The Pogues, The Corrs, Bothy Band, Altan, Clancy Brothers, Tommy Makem, Natalie McMaster, Alisdair Fraser, Big Red Sky
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The Ploughboys
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Every Friday Night at the Tam O'Shanter!
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The Ploughboys are: Fiddle: Chris Loken; Bass: Richard Cashman; Bodhran: Mark Haber; Guitarist & Singer: Peter Romano; Accordion/Bazouki/Lead Guitar/Mandolin/Singer: Mark Romano.
Five musicians; one common goal; to be the best Celtic band in the world. Celtic Music is our heart and soul.
Five musicians; one common goal; to be the best Celtic band in the world. Celtic Music is our heart and soul.
Why this name?
The Ploughboys. Since 1994!
Do you play live?
The Ploughboys are the house band at the Tam O'Shanter Inn in Los Angeles, a Scottish pub that is part of the oldest continuously operating venue in Southern California - closing in on ONE HUNDRED years!
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
Gets music into the hands of the masses, and makes it accessible to all, at any hour, day or night.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Of course.
Band History:
The Ploughboys were formed in 1994. There have been a few personnel changes since then, but the current line-up is blazing hot, and plans to be around for a few decades.
Your influences?
The Chieftans, Planxty, The Bothy Band, Saw Doctors, the Corrs, Sharon Shannon, Dennis Doyle, Big Red Sky, Dropkick Murphys, Clancy Brothers, Tommy Makem, The Pogues, The Wolfe Tones, Patrick Ball, The Browne Sisters, Natalie McMaster, Alisdair Fraser, Patrick Street, De Danaan, Mary Black, Altan.
Favorite spot?
Quebec, Galway, Santa Barbara
Equipment used:
Guerrini Accordions, Taylor guitars, Kelly Mandolins, Tara Bazoukis, Foster Bodhran, Martin Bass.