The Roving Crows

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Winner of 'Top Celtic Rock Band' and 'Top Fiddle Player - Irish Music Awards 2012.

"Great party music...I love that band"
Paul O'Grady, BBC (April 2012)

Formed in early 2009 The Crows inexhaustible energy gives them stand alone status in the up-surging live music scene; boasting fiery fiddle playing, trumpet, guitar, drums, bass and vocals.

Described as completely unique and uncontainable, an original Celtic vibe, also drawing influences from genres including jazz, ska, folk, kleizmer and blues. An unbridled festival sound, Crow 'n' Roll.

"This is an album sharp enough to cut its
own foot off...a real spirit lifter"
Neil King, Fatea Music Magazine (2012)

"Genuinely the next big thing on the folk scene"
Andy O'Hare, BBC (2011)

"The Roving Crows have got originality in bucketloads"
Andy O'Hare, BBC (Aug 2010)
"Fiery fiddle playing...sizzling folk rock"
Chris Beaumont, Shreds & Patches magazine, (Aug 2010)

"Definitely one to watch"
Dave Franklin, Green Man Music, (Aug 2010)

"The Crows never fail to deliver... absolutely inspired"
John Drummond, New Brewery Arts Centre

The Bailey Sisters - "We're not sisters and we don't drink Baileys . . ."
Karen and Shelley have sung all of their lives in various choirs, and met through their chamber choir Duodecimo, where Karen sings first soprano, and Shelley sings second alto. Although Aly's musical background is mainly orchestral, she too has a fine singing voice, which fortunately slots neatly into the mezzo role.