01 Aug 2011
This summer sees the release of the self entitled debut album by Nish As Rish. Recorded by Mark Cleator at Manx Sound, the seven-track album includes original compositions along with traditional tunes from the Isle of Man and further afield. Nish As Rish, formed in February 2009, comprises five music graduates who met while studying at the University of York. Band members hail from the Isle of Man, Scotland and England. The line-up of Nish As Rish is: Anna Goldbeck-Wood (fiddle, voice), Ruth Keggin (voice, flute, whistle), Karl Kramer (mandolin, bodhran, voice), Dave Pearce (guitar, voice) and Vanessa McWilliam (double bass). Though rooted in the Celtic tradition, the diverse outlook and wide-ranging accomplishments of the musicians leads to strands of various musical genres being confidently woven in to create a fresh and dynamic sound. Side-stepping predictability, Nish create a constantly changing sound-world: before you’ve had chance to settle in to something you think you’ve heard before, the music evolves and takes you somewhere new. Their material has been described as ‘fearless, joyous and original’. The album, priced at £8, will soon be available to purchase from www.manxmusic.com, www.nishasrish.com, iTunes, Amazon, and Manx Heritage shops. Nish will also be selling CDs after their performances at the Festival Interceltique de Lorient.
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