Moulton + Band in Brixham, EN

ABOUT

The O‘Marley's are based in Exeter.Devon. All three member with Irish Heritage, The O’Marley's are a fusion of rock, jazz, folk and reggae. They use traditional Irish songs as the basis of much of their eclectic set, but adapt them into other forms along the way. "The Rocky Road to Dublin" and "Tell me Ma" keep a traditional frantic pace, but swing towards the kind of rock/reggae rhythm that is reminiscent of the later stages of The Clash or The Police.
Not that the band compromised much with instruments. There is no drum kit. Instead there is the wild yet subtle Bodhran playing of James KIng. On the top line is premier fiddle player Mac Moulton who plunges from Irish set dances into the jazz style of Stephan Grappelli with surprising ease.
At the centre of the band is the rather mysterious 12 string guitarist, John Fitzsimons. His playing is a startling combination of cross rhythms/ jazz chords and counter melodies that produce completely original arrangements of the songs. With a background on the London music scene he brings many diverse influences to the band.
The three members of the band sing (and make strange noises), creating rich vocal patterns and harmonies that embellish the songs.
The O’Marleys have played at many festivals, private functions, weddings and pubs and have years of experience between them and can be seen on youtube
John Fitzsimons on 6 and 12 string Guitar Vocal, James King on Boghran, Mackenzie Moulton on Violin, Banjo, Mandolin, Bagpipes and Vocal.

Screen name:

mackenziemoulton

Member since:

Aug 31 2013

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years together:

8

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

1 time per week

Available to gig:

1 night a week

Age:

76 years

Influences

Irish Traditional music, Jazz & Raggae and now after hoasting a burns night we play and sing Scottish music, with Mac also playing his bagpipes if required.

Members Of Band

John Fitzsimons Vocal 12 and six string guitar
Mackenzie Moulton (Mac) Violin, bagpipes and mandolin
James King, Irish Bodhran

EQUIPMENT

Full PA and lighting, and Public Liability Insurance

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