Driving Fiddle…Explosive Percussion…Electric
Sitar…
New Dance Music from the Old Traditions
In the increasingly homogeneous world of Celtic music, Fonn Mor’s
approach is unique. Fiddle, flute, modal guitars and unconventional
percussion strategies are used to propel original songs and dance
tunes that reflect the influence of Scotland, Wales, Brittany,
Ireland and other aspects of the Celtic diaspora. Fonn Mor uses
electronics and atmospherics to broaden the impact of their music.
Their entertaining and entrancing live shows have helped them build
a strong and ever increasing following.
Fonn Mor has appeared and performed on the Fox 2 News Morning Show
and the Mitch Albom Show in Detroit, as well as the WGN Morning Show
in Chicago. Their festival performances have included the Milwaukee
Irish Fest, Chicago Celtic Fest, and Mid-Michigan Irish Fest, among
many others. Their signature CD won two WYCE (West Michigan) Jammie
Awards on 2/5/02 - Best World Music CD & Best CD of the Year. Their
follow-up album, Fragment, was recently named Best World Music CD of
2003.
What others have said:
“Fonn Mor rocks the house with their unique mix of traditional Irish
and Rock.
Their album breaks barriers without losing its Celtic foundation, I
enjoy it so much
I’ve been playing it constantly.” Shay Clarke- Irish American News,
May 2002
“It takes phenomenal discipline and talent to play this genre, and
these five musicians do themselves proud. This CD is a rollicking
affair that kicks out the tunes at a toe tapping rate.” Music Revue
Magazine, Grand Rapids, MI, April 2002
Curtis Tramel - vocals, guitars Michele Venegas - violin, vocals,
bouzouki
Carolyn Koebel – percussion, dulcimer, vocals Rick Stubbs – bass
Mike Kirkpatrick- flute, high guitar, electric sitar, vocals
