Clanadonia & Tartans

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Tu-Bardh Stormcrow Wilson ( centerman with the beard) is the leader. I think all other members come and go.

IIRC Tu-Bardh was a member of Clann an Drumma (Sgt Mackenzie from the film Band of Brothers). Jacqui Holland also played with Clann an Drumma and now plays with Albannach.

Both of the above bands are worth checking out if you are (currently !!!) into tribal drums, I saw Albannach at the Fergus Highland Games a few years ago. I had seen and heard their recordings, but their live shows...man, absolutely fantastic.

Saor Patrol are along the same vein. Their leader has headed up an organization that is building a Medieval fortress that holds educational events. He and his team are also 'swords for hire' for tv and film productions, if memory serves.

I second Albannach! My college celtic/punk band opened for them when they put on a free show over a decade ago back in Middle TN. Watching them perform was just outstanding. Then we saw them a day or two later at the Highland Games where they played yet again and in their off time they spoke with us and just generally interacted with everyone in a very pleasant way. A few years later, one of my former band mates saw them in his home state and they asked how we were all fairing. They seem like genuine people.