SWORDS OF LIGHT Band Info
BAND NAME: Swords of Light
Location: Donegal/Derry, Ireland
Contact number: +353 87 249 7812 (Marianne)
email: swordsoflightband@gmail.com
Website: swordsoflight.ie
BIO:
Swords of Light are a unique tribute to the founders of Celtic rock, Horslips. Their mission is to keep the legacy of Horslips music live. Their setlist covers Horslips' entire catalogue, offering a night of classic Horslips tunes that fans of all ages will love. Swords of Light are supported and fully endorsed by Horslips band members Jim Lockhart and Barry Devlin, with support from all the other band members and the Fean family.
MEMBERS:
Nigel Ashcroft, lead vocal and acoustic guitar
Will Haag, lead guitars
Mickey "Da" Feeney, drums
Des McGonigle, fiddle, mandolin, whistle and vocals
Marianne Ashcroft, bass and vocals
GIGS/VENUES:
Swords of Light's ideal venue holds 1-200 with some seating and some space for dancing. In-house PA and sound engineer are preferred. Small theatres, music venues or larger-size pubs with stages and PA that regularly host live music. The show lasts around 90 mins - 2 hrs depending on encores, with a break in the middle; length can be tailored to suit venue and occasion.
AUDIENCE:
Swords of Light's audience is typically made up of:
fans of the original Horslips. There are 24,000 members on the Horslips Facebook page.
fans of other Irish rock legends such as Rory Gallagher and Thin Lizzy. Swords of Light have shared some great gigs with Rory Gallagher tribute bands.
fans of classic rock and blues and
fans of Irish trad and Celtic rock.