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James Taylor - Lead Vocals, Bass, Oct.Mandolin, Banjitar, Guitar |
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Born in Manchester England but raised in Dublin Ireland, James emigrated to Canada as a teen. James quickly integrated into the Toronto music scene finding work in the studio and on tour with such label acts as This Room, Ear Candy and Figgy Duff. Over the years James established himself as the "go-to guy" in film and video editing, involved in such works as Transference (Director Radha Menon's debut), Life After (a New York Film Festival award winer) and on countless award winning commercials. James' musical talents were not lost on the world of the visual arts. His acquired skills in that field have helped shape his lyric writing and talents as a storyteller. A multi instrument talent, James tracked all the bass, mandolin and banjitar before switching over to the microphone to sing the songs of love, loss and adventure that are contained on Hell Or Connaught. |
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Des Leahy - Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Guitar Synth, Mandolin, Backing Vocals |
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Born in London, England Des emigrated to Canada as a young boy. Influenced by artists from both sides of the ocean Des's guitar work and musical orchestration shines on Hell or Connaught, The McBrides' sophomore release. Alternate tunings and well placed tips of the hat to Gaelic arrangement help steer the songs from Hell or Connaught into an non traditional direction. Renowned for his work with The Blushing Brides and an alumnus of North America's touring ensemble Classic Albums Live. |
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Alexander 'Sascha' Tukatsch - Drums, Percussion, Engineering, Production |
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A native of Toronto, Canada, Sascha studied music at The Salzburg Mozarteum, Boston 's Berklee School of Music and attended the music program at Toronto's Humber College. Playing professionally since age 14, Sascha toured and recorded with many Canadian and US acts ranging from Platinum Blonde to Bob Dylan. With countless recordings under his belt, Sascha's production, orchestration, arranging and percussion chops supplied the perfect compliment to bring out the best in the songs embodied on Hell or Connaught. |
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The McBrides Live Players (past & Present) |
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Ed Bernard - Fiddle, Mandolin |
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Doug Inglis - Drums |
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Mark Yanetta - Bass, Vocals |
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Jason Lynn - Fiddle, Vocals |
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Jason Ferrar - Bass, Vocals |
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