Photo: Luciano Stabel
Photo: Luciano Stabel
Photo: Luciano Stabel
Photo: Scott Heaney
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Stephen LambVOCALS, GUITAR
With a great Grandfather from Dumbarten, Scotland and a Great Grandmother from Enneskillen, Ireland, it was Steve's father David Lamb who started his son into music. Home taught in a folk style, he began songwriting at about age 15. A passion for story-telling, he writes to elicit emotion through songs that connect with listeners, whether fictional or non-fictional, jovial or somber. His voice has been described as "the real deal" and as "a rich, low voice a lot like Paddy Reilly, one of Ireland's most beloved and famous balladeers".
Matti PalonenDOUBLE BASS, TIN WHISTLE, VOCALS
A multi-talented musician, Matti adds a playful tin whistle and a highly energetic performance on double bass to our shows. Some truly beautiful harmonies are created when he adds his tenor vocals. On occasion, he plays haunting tunes on the Kantele, and will also amaze everyone with his skill in playing Jouhikko, Harp, Cello, Bandura and Mandolin. Utilizing his background in science and lutherie, Matti designs and creates Kanteles as a luthier in Toronto.
Scot AllanBODHRAN, PERCUSSION, VOCALS
Scot's large stature and strong, comical personality is a force to be reckon with - matched only by his love of Celtic music. According to Scot, "I took a few drum lessons long ago and found my way around a kit". Known for jokes and an 'evry-man' voice, he has ties back to Kirkcaldy, Scotland and is primarily associated with Clan Ranald of the MacDonald Clan (i.e., Clan Donald).
BeXY AshworthFIDDLE, VOCALS
After watching Itzhak Perlman perform on Sesame Street, she began studying violin through the Suzuki Method at age 4 and a half, and received her BFA in Music Performance from York University in 2007. She has been a member of the charity fundraising initiative Ceol Kids www.ceolkids.com, that has raised over $100,000 for Toronto Community Music Schools, and has performed at many great Toronto establishments including the Horseshoe Tavern, the El Macambo, the Kathedral, Healy's, the Air Canada Centre, MTV Canada with Kanye West, and recorded on many projects
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Past members include:
Andrew Van Nest - Bass (2012-2014)
Bryan Lamb - Piano/Keyboard (2012-2016)
Brooke Richardson - Fiddle/Vocals (2012-2022)
Liam McGlashon - Fiddle (2021-2023)
Andrew Van Nest - Bass (2012-2014)
Bryan Lamb - Piano/Keyboard (2012-2016)
Brooke Richardson - Fiddle/Vocals (2012-2022)
Liam McGlashon - Fiddle (2021-2023)