Irish rock based in traditional Irish song form with a punk edge and pop sensibility. Historical and Anarchist themes abound. Banjo, accordian, fiddle, stratocaster, bass and drums. Not your grandmother's Irish band... or maybe so.

14 MP3 Songs
WORLD: Celtic, ROCK: Punk



Details:
Saint Bushmill's Choir first gathered in 1994 as a group of old friends from the Seattle punk underground who shared a secret love of Irish music and a passion for strong drink. Members of bands such as: The Gits, Subvert, Alcohol Funnycar,
Supersuckers, Toucans and Christdriver took part. Playing actual music on acoustic instruments was new to most of them. But somehow after months of Monday night sessions and gallons of whiskey, a unique sound emerged. Rough and raw and full of punk influence, there existed a passion and urgency in the songs and performance which became infectious. "The Choir" gained a large following of Irish music fans and punkers who felt they'd found a fresh voice.
More musical than punk rock and more rockin' than traditional Irish music, The Choir continues to perform to packed houses on the west coast. This self titled debut full-length CD is a great represention of the band's unique ability to transcend stereotypes and inspire listeners.