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Blackbird: Bio

Rachel comes from a family rich in music. Both her mom and dad play professionally as classical musicians. She lived in Sweden as a child and was drawn to Celtic music in her teens. Rachel plays the Irish flute, penny whistle, accordion and piano. Rachel_Whistle_front_1.JPG

Bob’s mom came originally from County Limerick, Ireland and inspired his love for Celtic music. When he was a boy, she frequently sang in Gaelic and loved to play the fiddle and piano. Bob plays the fiddle, guitar, cittern and piano.Bob_fiddle_450.JPG

Discography:

  Blackbird CD Sampler - 2009:

       Pipe on the Hob

       Merry Blacksmith

       For a New Baby

       Lurgadaun

       Lough Erin

       Breton Gavottes

Discography with Wind that Shakes the Barley:

      Lough Rask - 2008

      Wind in the Sails - 2002

 Bob also performs on

       Fortune Turns the Wheel - 2000

       Celtic Field - 1996