For more information please see the following links:
Website: Northofargyll.com
Youtube: North of Argyll
Facebook:@Nrthoa
Paul Macleish
Paul was born and raised on the Scottish Border in the U.K.
He has been playing Celtic music since he was fourteen years old.
Paul was taught the bagpipes by his Father in Scotland, and has won many competitions in the USA and Scotland.
Paul also plays, guitar, mandolin, whistles, bodhran and Irish bouzouki.
An avid Scottish long distance hiker, historian, and story teller, Paul makes a point of telling the history, and stories behind the tunes, when performing. A lot of the songs he has written were during long hiking expeditions.
See more of Paul at Bagpipestampa.com
Chelle Fulk
Chelle began her fiddling career on a horse farm in the hills of rural Virginia. She has played in a slew of classical, rock, and Celtic ensembles, performing for private and public events around the world. She has played for three US Presidents, toured with orchestras and bands in Germany, Denmark, Peru, England, Wales, and Spain, and her playing is featured on dozens of CDs including her two solo albums.
She has played Bernstein in Germany, English Country Dance in Denmark, Zeppelin on cruise ships, and nautical music in Bermuda. She is thrilled to bring her genre-bending, culture-blending style to North of Argyll and see where the next adventure will lead.
When not behind the fiddle, Chelle explores the world on horseback, bicycle, or sturdy footwear.
See more of Chelle at her website: Musicbyanthem.com
Dominick Mandano
Dominick has been playing percussion for over 30 years. He is an expert in Blues, Jazz, and Rock drumming, as well as Celtic and Tribal rhythm.
His percussion, and rhythm, lend an extra excitement to the live sound of the band.
Dominick is also an expert carpenter, he makes furniture in his spare time, and also totally customized the band trailer!
He also brings a great personality to the team. His excitement and willingness to experiment with the possibilities of percussion are infectious.
KT Scott (Scotty)
Dr. Scott ( PHD ) is a professor of Biology during the week.
A highly intelligent woman, with a brilliant sense of humor. KT is also a competition bagpiper, who has won many piping competitions in the USA over the past few years.
She is also a wonderful Irish whistle player, and accomplished bass drummer, and accordion player.
Her bagpipe skills enable the band to re-create the studio sound live on stage.
Scotty is also a talented songwriter and arranger.
Chelsea Smith
Chelsea is a multi-talented musician. Chelsea plays, electric bass guitar, classical and Celtic violin, bouzouki, mandolin and guitar, as well as vocals.
She is a full time member of the 'Out of the Glen ,' Theater show, which the band performs in theaters throughout the USA.
Chelsea is a music teacher. For more about Chelsea visit her website at: https://www.facebook.com/chelseamusicteacher
Chris Krause
Chris, is the latest member of the band.
Chris has been a percussionist for over twenty five years. his background is Rock, Blues, Contemporary, and now Celtic.
Chris brings a great back beat to the sound, and is also a really nice guy!
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Contact us at:
Tel: USA 727-373-8648
E-mail: Paulmacleish@live.com
