Barrule (band) explained

Barrule
Landscape:Yes
Origin:Isle of Man
Genre:Celtic, Folk, Indie Rock
Years Active:2012-2017
Label:Easy on the Record

Barrule was a Celtic and folk trio from the Isle of Man.[1] The band's three members were: Tomas Callister (fiddle), Jamie Smith (accordion) and Adam Rhodes (bouzouki).[2] Barrule's discography included both original and traditional Manx language songs.[3]

In 2014, the trio won "Best Debut" in the Spiral Earth awards[4] and have since performed major festivals including Celtic Connections, WOMAD Charlton Park, Sidmouth, Festival Interceltique de Lorient (where they won the prestigious Trophée Loic Raison),[5] Lowender Peran Festival, Cornwall, and the National Celtic Festival in Melbourne. In the autumn of 2013, Barrule was featured in Celtic Family Magazines debut issue.[6]

Barrule's name paid tribute to the Manx summit and Celtic God Manannán mac Lir who made his home there.[7]

The band's website states that they are no longer active as a band.[8]

Discography

TitleRelease
Barrule (self titled)[9] 2014
Manannan's Cloak[10] 2015

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Trip Magazine / News / Barrule - Manx 'Trad Power Trio' performing new and traditional music from the Isle of Man. Steven Walker - Design/Digital. thetripmagazine.co.uk. 2016-07-28.
  2. Web site: Barrule. 24 June 2020. ManxMusic.com.
  3. Web site: BARRULE » Irish Music Magazine. irishmusicmagazine.com. 2016-07-28.
  4. Web site: Spiral Awards 2013 spiralearth.co.uk . 2015-04-27 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150507053726/http://www.spiralearth.co.uk/spirals-2014/default.asp . 2015-05-07 .
  5. News: Caine. Valerie. August 2015. Lorient Festival Victory. isleofman.com. 24 June 2020.
  6. Web site: Amazon.com: Celtic Family Magazine Fall 2013 eBook: A Raven Above Press: Kindle Store. https://web.archive.org/web/20160305174637/http://www.amazon.com/Celtic-Family-Magazine-Fall-2013-ebook/dp/B00HTUYHHQ . 2016-03-05 . dead. Amazon . 2016-07-28.
  7. Web site: Exciting new trio Barrule bring their unique sound to Rugby - Coventry Telegraph. coventrytelegraph.net. 2016-07-28.
  8. Web site: Barrule . 30 December 2022 . ... we decided a while back to call it a day as Barrule..
  9. Web site: Barrule scoop award for debut album - Isle of Man Today. iomtoday.co.im. 2016-07-28. https://web.archive.org/web/20160816210153/http://www.iomtoday.co.im/what-s-on/manx-entertainment-news/barrule-scoop-award-for-debut-album-1-6493952. 2016-08-16. dead.
  10. Web site: REVIEW: Barrule unveil second album at launch event - Isle of Man Today. iomtoday.co.im. 2016-07-28. https://web.archive.org/web/20160816222211/http://www.iomtoday.co.im/what-s-on/manx-entertainment-news/review-barrule-unveil-second-album-at-launch-event-1-7213020. 2016-08-16. dead.

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