Líadan & Buille in Concert

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Buille & Líadan

Buille was formed in 2004 by Armagh born brothers Niall and Caoimhín Vallely along with Paul Meehan and Brian Morrissey as a vehicle to perform a body of new tunes written in a traditional style with contemporary arrangements. The resultant sound was picked up on by Donald Shaw and Vertical Records who immediately offered to produce and release the groups’ debut album. “Buille” which was released to rave reviews and was described in the Irish Times:

"Buille is as fresh a breath that's blown through traditional (and roots) circles in a long, long time."

With these musicians there was an intensity and concentration that I hadn't yet seen. For me great music takes you away and stirs you up. With Buille, players and audience alike were caught up - ever so slightly on edge - until the incredible journey was over.

Sarah Hunter Live review from Hebridean Celtic Festival

The uniqueness of Líadan lies in the deeply traditional essence of their music and in each band member’s ability to shine both instrumentally and vocally. Líadan’s stage presence exudes a group personality that is both vibrant and engaging. Their tune playing features striking string and reed rhythms and accompaniments, while always keeping the melody central to their arrangements. Coupled with that, the members are highly talented vocalists, displaying an astounding ability to move audiences with their settings of traditional and sean-nós songs in the Gaelic and English language, using acapella, harmonies and instrumental arrangements.

‘The next major global force in Irish traditional music’
Irish Music Awards 2009:

‘Best Young Irish Traditional Act’ and ‘Best Newcomer’. Nominees.