Voted ‘Best Live Act 2013’ & ’Best Folk Band 2012‘ at the Scots Trad Music Awards and twice nominated ‘Best Band’ at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards; Scottish five-piece Breabach bring their thrilling and unique brand of contemporary folk music to The Atkinson this October.
“Intriguingly distinctive, confident of purpose and rich in dynamic drama” – Songlines
After a whirlwind five years traversing the globe, Breabach are delighted to present their fifth studio album, Astar (tr. distance/journey). Released on 12th March 2016, it is inspired by the people and places they have encountered, iconic venues and festivals performed at and the exciting, at times ground-breaking, collaborations they have been involved in. These experiences have brought new shape to their sound whilst simultaneously strengthening their identity. Astar is a multicultural celebration, embracing the music of four nations in partnership with their own. The band have invited friends from Norway, Quebec, Australia and New Zealand to be part of this recording, all of which has been brought to life under the guidance and production of Greg Lawson.
Breabach unite the talent of Calum MacCrimmon (pipes/whistles/bouzouki/vocals), Ewan Robertson (guitar/ vocals), James Mackenzie (pipes/flute/whistles), Megan Henderson (fiddle/vocals/stepdance) and James Lindsay (double bass).
“Breabach once again displayed all the artfulness, ambition and imagination that set them so decisively apart from the pack.” – Scotsman
Breabach make their way to The Atkinson on Wednesday 26 October at 7.30pm.
Tickets are £14/12 concessions*. To book please visit theatkinson.co.uk or call the Box Office on 01704 533 333.
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Notes for Editors
- For interviews images or further information, please contact Emma.Lloyd@Sefton.gov.uk or call 0151 934 2129
- *Please be advised that there is a £1 per ticket booking fee for telephone and online sales and a 2% fee for credit cards at the Box Office.
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LISTING INFORMATION
Breabach
Wednesday 26 October
7.30pm
£14 (£12 concessions)
*Please be advised that there is a £1 per ticket booking fee for telephone and online sales and a 2% fee for credit cards at the Box Office.
Posted on 21 October 2016 under General news
