Barrule (band)

Barrule is an award winning Celtic and folk trio from the Isle of Man.[1] The band's three members are: Tomas Callister (fiddle), Jamie Smith (accordion) and Adam Rhodes (bouzouki).[2] Barrule’s discography includes both original and traditional Manx and Gaelic songs.[3]

Barrule
Barrule
Manx trio Barrule performing at the Festival Interceltique de Lorient in 2012.
Background information
OriginIsle of Man
GenresCeltic, Folk, Indie Rock
Years active2012
LabelsEasy on the Record
Associated actsMabon, Mec Lir
Websitehttp://www.barruletrio.com/
MembersTom Callister
Adam Rhodes
Jamie Smith

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 fall of 2013, Barrule was featured in Celtic Family Magazine’s debut issue.[6]

Barrule’s name pays tribute to the Manx summit and Celtic God Manannán mac Lir who made his home there.[7]

Discography
Title Release
Barrule (self titled)[8] 2014
Manannan’s Cloak[9] 2015
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References
  1. 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 2016-07-28.
  2. "Barrule". ManxMusic.com. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  3. "BARRULE » Irish Music Magazine". irishmusicmagazine.com. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
  4. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2015-05-07. Retrieved 2015-04-27.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. Caine, Valerie (August 2015). "Lorient Festival Victory". isleofman.com. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
  6. "Amazon.com: Celtic Family Magazine Fall 2013 eBook: A Raven Above Press: Kindle Store". Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
  7. "Exciting new trio Barrule bring their unique sound to Rugby - Coventry Telegraph". coventrytelegraph.net. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
  8. "Barrule scoop award for debut album - Isle of Man Today". iomtoday.co.im. Archived from the original on 2016-08-16. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
  9. "REVIEW: Barrule unveil second album at launch event - Isle of Man Today". iomtoday.co.im. Archived from the original on 2016-08-16. Retrieved 2016-07-28.
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