Solas

Solas is the quintessential Irish-American band recording and touring in the US today with 11 highly regarded albums to their credit. Formed in 1996, in a manner befitting their name (Gaelic for "light"), Solas burst onto the Irish music scene and instantly became a beacon - an incandescent ensemble that found contemporary relevance in timeless traditions. Anchored by founding members Seamus Egan (flute, tenor banjo, mandolin, whistles, guitars, bodhran) and Winifred Horan (violins, vocals), Solas is rounded out by Johnny Connelly (accordians), Eamon McElholm (guitars, keyboards, vocals) and Moira Smiley (banjo, vocals). Through fresh and unexpected arrangements of age-old tunes, compelling and topical originals and covers, and unparalleled musicianship, Solas continues to define the path for the Celtic music world and drive the genre forward.