28/09/2018 – The Horsenecks.

On Friday September 28th we welcome The Horsenecks to The Lost ARC in Rhayader for and evening of hard-hitting and heartfelt Old Time and classic Bluegrass music.

Tickets available below or by calling 01544350407.

Some of the proceeds from this event will go towards the Community Barn project in Presteigne to build a permanent events venue on Went’s Meadow to hold community events such as Sheep Music and Presteigne Carnival as well as one off events and performances.

The Horsenecks’ sound is centred around the pairing of the signature rhythmic Appalachian fiddle style of Oregonian Gabrielle Macrae, (the Macrae Sisters, Hook & Anchor) and the driving yet subtle three-finger banjo playing of Liverpudlian Barry Southern (Tramp Attack, The Loose Moose Stringband).
Gabrielle’s playing style is the result of being raised in the Old Time music hotbed of Portland, Oregon and being exposed to the fiddle traditions of the Southeast through years of traveling to festivals and learning from some of the greatest players in the genre. Barry’s banjo playing ranges from thrilling and high-octane to moody and captivating. Harmony singing and thoughtful songwriting bring this Old Time band to the stage with an exciting and varied set of upbeat foot-stompers, new takes on old standards, innovative fiddle-banjo compositions and heartfelt country and gospel songs.
When performing in the USA Southern and Macrae are often backed up by the infamous Brian Bagdonas on bass and Kevin Sandri on guitar, who together set the standard for Old Time rhythm sections with their contributions to the original lineup of Foghorn Stringband. When performing in the UK, they are joined by Chris Marshal and Alan Wright on bass and guitar, both seasoned and respected members of Liverpool’s growing roots music scene.
As a four-piece The Horsenecks continue to set a new standard in today’s traditional music scene with appearances at major festivals in the USA and the UK, including the Cornwall Bluegrass Festival, Doolin Folk Festival, The Portland Old Time Gathering, and the Minnesota Bluegrass and Old Time Festival.
They received critical acclaim in 2015 for their self-titled debut album. Their second album, Fiddlehead was released in July, 2018.
www.horsenecks.net