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
MUSIC
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Trip to Exeter
Trip to Exeter Track number: 1 Year: 2013 Album: Trip to Exeter Genre: Other
Trip to Exeter is one of the tunes on The O'Marleys latest Album called 'Trip to Exeter and is available on Amazon, CD Baby and Tesco .com
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The Banshee
The Banshee Track number: 2 Year: 2013 Album: Trip to Exeter Genre: Celtic
The Banshee, a traditional Irish tune arranged by The O'Marleys in their unique style giving Depth, drive and harmony. Also available on their latest CD 'Trip to Exeter available at CD Baby, Amazon as the whole album or download separate tracs.
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The Blarney Roses
The Blarney Roses Track number: 3 Year: 2013 Album: Trip to Exeter Genre: Celtic
The Blarney Roses, a traditional Irish song, sung by the fiddler Mac Moulton, but arranged in The O'Marleys style, also available as MP3 download from Amazon and CD Baby
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The Rocky Road to Dublin
The Rocky Road to Dublin (Video)R8eXPo4P2u4
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The O'Marleys, Headline ac at The Tiverton Balloon Festival
The O'Marleys, Headline ac at The Tiverton Balloon Festival (Video)i6Vlyf0tTS0
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The O'Marleys play KIng of The Faries
The O'Marleys play KIng of The Faries (Video)WoCmOV3idJM
CALENDAR
Past Events
The O'Marleys will be playing and singing lots of Irish music at The Kings Head Public House, High Street, Cullompton, Devon, on Saturday 9th November 2014. from 8-30pm onwards