Whiteboys
modern-edged Celtic folk, with distinct Welsh and Irish influences
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Come To The Bower Come To The Bower
Michael croaks this chestnut, designed to lure the Irish in America to come home and fight for their country
Arthur McBride Arthur McBride
An updated take on the well-known anti-recruitment song
You've Got To Hide Your Love Away You've Got To Hide Your Love Away
A cover of a song by two well-known Irish descendants.
When Ye Go Away When Ye Go Away
A cover of a classic off the Waterboys' Fisherman's Blues LP
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Celtic music with a distinct Welsh and Irish slant, incorporating intricate harmonies to create a sound that is progressive, yet timeless.
Formed in 2004, Whiteboys are:
Michael Todd Higgens - bouzouki, vocals, etc.
Kyle Walsh - lead vocals, guitar, etc.
along with ocassional partners-in-crime:
Rich "Ringo" O'Fortune - drums, percussion, Mediterranean flavor
Randall Gregory - tin whistle, guitar, drinks
Steve Holroyd - bass guitar, upright bass, keyboardsBand/artist history
Rich and Kyle played together for years in a rock band. Steve played for years with other rock bands, which sometimes included Randy. In 2000, Rich, Kyle and Steve formed a rock band together. Kyle and Steve grew bored, and started playing Irish folk, which is something Steve and Randy used to do together from 1990-92. From out of Steve's distant past came Michael, who bears a remarkable resemblance to Steve. Many rehearsals and much Jameson's later, Kyle and Michael formed the Whiteboys. Not-Quite-White Rich, Pasty-White Randy and White-Liar Steve help when needed.Have you performed in front of an audience?If we ever get out, we'll play in Philadelphia, Scranton, Newark (NJ) and the southern New Jersey area. Currently we do a lot of improptu house parties.
Your musical influences
Planxty, Bothy Band, Patrick Street, Andy Irvine, Donal Lunny, Wolfe Tones, Pogues, Dublin City Ramblers, Jolly Beggarmen, Clancy Brothers with Tommy Makem, Beatles
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