BRISTOL: The Jam Jar

Wednesday 24th November, 2021

7:00pm

Event information

PerKelt is a well-established, world-known, multi-awards-winning band of upbeat Neo-celtic genre called Pagan Speed Folk.

Their compositions and live performances are often described as "the ultimate form of pagan folk extravaganza", with ultra fast tempos, powerful Neo-celtic melodies, playful complicated rhythms, intrigued arrangements and incredible energy both on stage and in the dancing audience.

Featuring prodigy recorder (!!!) player and acclaimed singer Paya Lehane locked-in with the equally gifted Scottish fiddler Duncan Menzies in what is often described as "battle of talents", accompanied by tight and phat sounding rhythm section of guitars, drums, powerful vocals and haunting vibes of sliding didgeridoo joining the party in the bass range, PerKelt fit the bill for "so good one can't really believe it".

Based in London, UK, PerKelt tour Europe regularly, won several "best live act" awards over the years in the UK, Europe and USA, released 4 critically acclaimed albums, and for the first time ever coming to play in Bristol.

Testimonials:
"Those who like folk music should be in Paradise!" -Darren Hirst (Twilight Dawning, UK)

"...they are energized in a way I haven't heard before!" -Gerry Michaels (Medieval Archives, USA/UK)

"PerKelt perform [with] a synergy unequalled in Celtic music." -John Hillman (Exposure Music Awards, UK)

"...spectacular live shows and dropping jaws within the audience!" -Paul MacArthur (Celtic Radio, USA/Canada)

“I had tears pouring over my cheeks [...] the ultimate form of Pagan Folk extravaganza! [...] ‘battle’ of talents. Simply awesome!”
-Cliff de Booy (CeltCast, Netherlands) 2019

PerKelt are:

Paya Lehane: recorders, vocals, percussion
Stepan Honc: guitar, vocals
Duncan Menzies: fiddle, vocals
David Maurette: drums, percussion
Jay Fraser: sliding didgeridoo, vocals

Discography:
2011: Musica Mardania
2013: Dowry of a Troll Woman
2016: Dancer in the Wind
2019: Air and Fire

Awards:
2014: Exposure Music Awards (UK) “Best Live Act in the UK” Winner
2017: Bastaard Fantasy Awards (NL) “Best Live Act International” Finalist
2018: International Acoustic Music Awards (USA) “Best Group/Duo” Finalist

Videos:
Air and Fire official video 2019:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dez_QSpf88M

Tourdion - LIVE CastleFest 2018:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BY5iHjUrF8

Robin and Parakeet official video 2021:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EvD5ra6B8Q

Links:

website: www.perkelt.com

videos:
Air and Fire official video 2019:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dez_QSpf88M

Tourdion - LIVE CastleFest 2018:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BY5iHjUrF8

Robin and Parakeet official video 2021:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EvD5ra6B8Q

PerKelt latest album Air and Fire on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3QD7X1X6UqdT8RFRYbEXRL

PerKelt YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/perkeltofficial

PerKelt Facebook: www.facebook.com/perkeltmusic

PerKelt Soundcloud: www.soundcloud.com/perkelt

SUPPORT: CENRIS

Cenris is a solo progressive folk multi-insturmentalist musician from Bristol. Mixing original compositions with reworking of traditional songs, Cenris creates a haunting, malancholic, melodic, soft folk atmosphere juxstaposed with foot stomping upbeat heavy songs, providing something for all folk fans. Fresh off the new release of 'Warm the Winter' Cernis draws influence from a range of music to create a unique sound experience.

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