We Banjo 3
Galway quartet that coined the term Celtgrass.
We Banjo 3 was a Galway-based band that blended traditional Irish, old time, and bluegrass music into a style they called Celtgrass. The group consisted of two pairs of brothers: Enda and Fergal Scahill, and Martin and David Howley. Their debut album was named Traditional Music Album of the Year by The Irish Times, and their fourth album reached Number One on the Billboard Charts.
Quick Facts
- Origin
- Galway, Ireland
- Genre
- Celtgrass
- Irish traditional
- bluegrass
- Years active
- 2011–2023
- Label
- Sonas Recording
- Current members
- Enda Scahill
- Martin Howley
- David Howley
- Fergal Scahill
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The band
The band's line-up consists of Enda Scahill on banjo, mandolin, and tenor guitar; Martin Howley on banjo, mandolin, and tenor guitar; David Howley on banjo, vocals, and guitar; and Fergal Scahill on fiddle, guitar, and bodhrán. Martin has won seven All Ireland titles on the banjo, Enda four, and Fergal and David have earned All Ireland titles on banjo, fiddle, bodhrán, and guitar. They are often joined on stage by Martin's wife Kiana June Weber. In 2016 the band performed for President Barack Obama and Taoiseach Enda Kenny at the Friends of Ireland luncheon in Washington, DC. In 2017 Fergal recorded a tune a day for the entire year, posting videos on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube that gained over 100,000 views on some.
Discography
Roots of the Banjo Tree (2012) was described as a banjo-inspired album that sounded pleasing and inventive. Gather the Good (2014) received the Irish American News Vocal/Instrumental Album of the Year award, praised for its blend of Irish and Americana. Live in Galway (2015) captured the band's live reputation, with The Irish Times noting the richness of David's tone and phrasing. String Theory (2016) was reviewed by the Irish Times as an album with exceptional tunes and propulsive wit, and it debuted at Number One on the Billboard World Charts. Haven (2018) was described by NYS Music as Celtgrass music with a heartfelt message, and it reached the top of the Billboard bluegrass charts in August 2018.
Frequently Asked Questions
When was We Banjo 3 active?
We Banjo 3 was active from 2011 to 2023.
Which record labels has We Banjo 3 released music on?
We Banjo 3 has released music on Sonas Recording.
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