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He leans into it, the Grenadilla cylinder perched on his shoulder
Like some sinuous note-spouting black snake.
His eyebrows arched and fingers tap, tap, tapping
A musical sketch that cuts through the stout and conversations.


He glances at me with a roll of the eyes and tuck of chin
And sprays a flurry of dancing tones across the pub.
I follow them with my eyes and ears while my fingers on the strings
Do their best to place a frame around the picture he is drawing.


All of us add to it and soon there is a fine topography to view.
Here’s the village where the tune came to life
And the road it travelled from there to here.
The small stream and the bridge across it and the cross where it turned north.

And every pub and session it was shared in and
All the many, many hands that burnished it aglow.
Until it came to this place, this moment where we polish it anew.


Such it is, these tunes. They weave through the land and streams
Take flight with the birds; anoint the ears of all those that listen,
And we look at the map anew each time we play
Never following the road the same way twice.

Frederick, Rick, Rubin 2014

About

In 2010, multi instrumentalists Don Thomsen and James Hunter joined forces with guitarist Rick Rubin and fiddler Morgan Andersen in the configuration known as Floating Crowbar, fast becoming known as the best traditional Irish band in the area. Playing pipes, flute, whistle, banjo and mandolin as well as fiddle and guitar, Floating Crowbar create a high energy mix of Irish instrumental music and songs drawn from traditional and contemporary sources. Coming from a wide variety of backgrounds and musical interests, they bring together their common passion for Irish music, good humor, mutual respect and friendship into a show that will be enjoyed by any Celtic music fan. They now have five studio recordings and have just released a retrospective collection on vinyl, Old Favourites.

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    credit: Bridget Green
    credit: Bridget Green
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    FC with Beare Island in the background
    FC with Beare Island in the background
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    Credit: Jose Angel
    The cover of Torn Jacket - standing in front of the boathouse on Glanmore lake
    The cover of Torn Jacket – standing in front of the boathouse on Glanmore lake
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    credit: Bridget Green
    credit: Jose Angel
    credit: Jose Angel
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    Promo Blurbs

    1. Floating Crowbar, Spokane’s premier traditional Irish band, delivers a high-energy blend of instrumental tunes and songs from both traditional and contemporary sources. Formed in 2010, the group features multi-instrumentalists Don Thomsen and James Hunter, guitarist Rick Rubin, and fiddler Morgan Andersen. Together, they create a dynamic performance that captivates Celtic music enthusiasts. With five studio recordings to their name, including their latest album “The Twisted Tree,” Floating Crowbar continues to enchant audiences with their passion and authenticity.

    2. Floating Crowbar, Spokane’s premier traditional Irish band, delivers high-energy performances that captivate audiences. Their latest album, The Twisted Tree, was glowingly highlighted by The Inlander as “a jovial collection of traditional Irish tunes without any unnecessary pomp.” Experience the lively spirit of Ireland with Floating Crowbar’s authentic and passionate music.

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