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.
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.
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