we are your goodtime celtic rock fusion band
Growing up exposed to rock music (the folk music of our generation) and traditional Irish music,
laurel and the lads' background ensures a fierce blend of musical styles that defines their fun loving foot stomping sound.
Hear some samples of our tunes at www.hub-bub.com or www.goupstate.com
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| The Upstate's
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The Paddy Sessions
our new eclectic collection of traditional tunes
We're taking a break this summer and doing a wee bit of recording
- The Paddy Sessions
Email us for more information
or to get us to play at your BBQ, Picnic or Living Room.
Have fun. |
| gotta whole lotta fun goin' down |
Although best known for their energetic performances of Celtic and Americana tunes, laurel and the lads additionally liberates classic rock standards into new aural experiences. Formed as a Celtic band in 1997, this diverse group of musicians brought with them eclectic tastes in music that have pushed the boundaries of your typical Irish bands. The band has electrified audiences from the Carolinas to County Down with their performances of this music.
The band members are Laurel Weston (bass, penny whistles), Freeman Smith (harmonica), Anne Stafford (Celtic harp, keyboard, vocals), Chris Wilkerson (guitar), Michael Ferguson (mandolin, guitar), Elaine Lang (percussion) and Foster Kennedy (drums).
We were born with rock and roll...The year Bill Haley Rocked Around the Clock - we rolled into the world. Growing up with rock and roll (the folk music of our generation) and traditional music, provides the band with the background for a fierce blend of musical styles that defines their sound. They count musicians as diverse as The Pogues, The Rolling Stones, Miles Davis, Little Walter, Peter Gabriel and U2 as their heros.
Recent performances include The Spartanburg International Festival, Shamrocks on the Square, Spartanburg County Music Foundation’s “Music Sandwiched In” concert series, An Evening at the State Museum for the Columbia Irish Hibernian Society, and the annual Spartanburg “A Dickens of a Christmas” celebration. Over the last several years, we have routinely been entertaining music lovers at the Guitar Bar and Wasabi Japanese Restaurant. Other playdates have included Cafe Ishi, Nacho Mama's, Barnes & Noble, Java Jive and The Whiskery Saloon – other area restaurants, cafes or bars. Performing in such a diverse range of venues has allowed us to tailor our performances to engage and excite all ages of music lovers and provide a toe-tapping good time for all.
a splendid time is guaranteed for all
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| Three Drunken Maidens captures the intensity of the band performing a variety of traditional tunes live. In addition to the instrumentals featuring Freeman and Anne, this offering includes three songs sung in Gaelic from Anne. The 24 song collection features the favorites I'll Tell Me Ma, Galway Bay, The Parting Glass, All for Me Grog, Whiskey in a Jar, Three Drunken Maidens and Peg O' My Heart. With bonus tracks included, 78 minutes of rollicking fun is provided to you in this well reviewed collection.
SPECIAL $12.99 including shipping
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| Baby's First Hatchet
A collection of 17 rocking tunes to keep you foot tapping to the electrified sound of our band,
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Other Irish CDs available include "EZ and Free" (2003) and "A Full Irish" (2004).
We also have "A Celtic Christmas in Edisto" (2004) for the holiday season.
Order these and other CDs in CD or mp3 formats for only
$9.99 including shipping
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