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The Band
 Roger Buston
Vocals, guitar. A dynamic, energetic and personable performer, very
familiar with the West Coast Celtic scene, who enjoys nothing more than
working the room. Roger has fronted many celtic sessions and the late
great Quenchers.
 Brian Taylor
Vocals, bodhran. Three Row Barley’s answer to David Crosby, also known as
the Stealth Tenor, Brian’s ability to add the perfect harmony line is one
of the band’s special ingredients.
Quiet, but dangerous…
 Chris Williscroft
Bass, mandolin. Chris’ history in rock and punk bands adds a pounding
beat unusual in many celtic bands.
Providing a bottom end as big as his 6’7” frame, Chris also
aspires to match Roger for energy, prompting one patron to ask, ”How does
he keep it all up in the air like that?”
 Greg Kelly
Vocals,
guitar, harmonium. Greg grew up listening to his Uncle Patrick and Gandpa
Joe singing and fiddling celtic classics in the Ottawa Valley. He is a classically trained pianist,
who plays pretty much anything that makes a noise. He's also a teacher, so there WILL be a
test on this...
Special Guests
 Lorne Warr
Vocals, guitar, banjo, squeezebox. Lorne was raised in tiny
Lewisporte, Nfld., listening to his Granny's button accordion and his
father's stories of ghost ships and pirates. He sings and plays
numerous instruments with TRB and his own band, The Streels.
 Mary Brunner
Fiddle. 'Dangerous' Mary Brunner is a fixture in Vancouver's celtic community, her grasp
and depth of celtic music keeping her constantly busy with at least three
bands, including Copper Sky among others. We are grateful for her
solid, eloquent playing.
Alumni
 Bruce Mathisen
Vocals, rhythm acoustic guitar. A long time musician out of the ‘George
V’ gang, a master of puns and a walking catalogue of folk music new, old,
and older.
Our
friend Bruce has retired from the band to travel the golf courses of the
world. He has been a huge support while playing and singing hard
for many years. Thanks for everything, Bruce! Fore!
 Christian Bellsmith
A veteran of Forever Plaid and The Buddy Holly Story,
Christian acts, writes, sings, plays guitar and bass. He has great
stage presence and musical range. He also drinks, but hey, who doesn't?
Christian
has gone back to Toronto
to pursue his acting career. See you on the red carpet, Chris!
 Avery Yackel
Fiddle, mandolin. An eclectic mix of East and West, this materials
engineer is studying Chinese Traditional Medicine and martial arts. Avery
hails from White Rock and loves his Guinness.
Avery
is now concentrating on his trance-celtic and alternative medical
interests.
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