Barrule was a Celtic and folk trio from the Isle of Man.[1] The band's three members were: Tomas Callister (fiddle), Jamie Smith (accordion) and Adam Rhodes (bouzouki).[2] Barrule's discography included both original and traditional Manx language songs.[3]
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 Barrule Manx trio Barrule performing at the Festival Interceltique de Lorient in 2012. | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Isle of Man |
| Genres | Celtic, Folk, Indie Rock |
| Years active | 2012-2017 |
| Labels | Easy on the Record |
| Members |
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| Website | www |
In 2014, the trio won "Best Debut" in the Spiral Earth awards[4] and have since performed major festivals including Celtic Connections, WOMAD Charlton Park, Sidmouth, Festival Interceltique de Lorient (where they won the prestigious Trophée Loic Raison),[5] Lowender Peran Festival, Cornwall, and the National Celtic Festival in Melbourne. In the autumn of 2013, Barrule was featured in Celtic Family Magazine's debut issue.[6]
Barrule's name paid tribute to the Manx summit and Celtic God Manannán mac Lir who made his home there.[7]
The band's website states that they are no longer active as a band.[8]
Discography edit
| Title | Release |
| Barrule (self titled)[9] | 2014 |
| Manannan's Cloak[10] | 2015 |
References edit
- ^ Steven Walker - Design/Digital. "The Trip Magazine / News / Barrule - Manx 'Trad Power Trio' performing new and traditional music from the Isle of Man". thetripmagazine.co.uk. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
- ^ "Barrule". ManxMusic.com. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
- ^ "BARRULE » Irish Music Magazine". irishmusicmagazine.com. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
- ^ "Spiral Awards 2013 | spiralearth.co.uk". Archived from the original on 7 May 2015. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
- ^ Caine, Valerie (August 2015). "Lorient Festival Victory". isleofman.com. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
- ^ "Amazon.com: Celtic Family Magazine Fall 2013 eBook: A Raven Above Press: Kindle Store". Amazon. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
- ^ "Exciting new trio Barrule bring their unique sound to Rugby - Coventry Telegraph". coventrytelegraph.net. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
- ^ "Barrule". Retrieved 30 December 2022.
... we decided a while back to call it a day as Barrule.
- ^ "Barrule scoop award for debut album - Isle of Man Today". iomtoday.co.im. Archived from the original on 16 August 2016. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
- ^ "REVIEW: Barrule unveil second album at launch event - Isle of Man Today". iomtoday.co.im. Archived from the original on 16 August 2016. Retrieved 28 July 2016.