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From
the Scottish island of Orkney, Three Peace Sweet were formed in 1997 by
members of several bands who felt it was time to come up with something
unique - to write and sing songs about their homeland, play fiddle and
pipe tunes and deliver their music with sheer excitement and energy, incorporating
various rhythmic styles from around the world. The very first gig
proved this combination to be most successful, the audience could simply
not get enough!
The name may
be confusing as there are actually seven band members (three originals
share the surname, Peace). In typical islander fashion, all
the musicians are very versatile. If you want to play regularly within
a small community, you at least have to be able to adapt to different styles,
preferably play more than one instrument. This is demonstrated with
vigour during any live Three Peace Sweet performance. |
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Click
photos for more info on members
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'The Pipers'
Andy, Davie
& Raymie
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Kenneth:
Drums
& percussion
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Phil:
Keyboards,
vocals & guitar
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So
far, two albums have been released by the band on Orkney based record label,
Mariner Music - Lightning Touches in 1999 and Generations
in 2001. Both have broken local sales records on release, by far
outselling the national chart-toppers. Touring has inevitably followed
the recording success with Three Peace Sweet appearing at various UK folk
festivals and representing Orkney in London's Millennium Dome. They
were asked back to represent Scotland on St Andrew's day but had to decline
due to prior commitments.
Lightning Touches
was awarded 'Best Celtic Album of 1999' by Scottish radio station, Moray
Firth although many radio stations feature and devote generous airtime
to Three Peace Sweet on both sides of the Atlantic.
Being from such
a remote area means many hours are spent travelling to and from venues
but being brought up in this near-solitude undoubtedly inspires the musical
magic which has made Three Peace Sweet so desirable to audiences from all
over the world. |
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For
bookings and general enquiries please contact:
Phil Anderson,
Springlands, Inganess Road, Kirkwall, Orkney, UK KW15 1SP
Tel:
+44 (0) 1856 876669
E-mail: phil.anderson2@ntlworld.com
Also check out
Mariner Music's website for info and MP3s: marinermusic.co.uk |
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