An Triur, Irish for "Three People," is described as Irish traditional music with a shot of pop. The name of the band brings into focus this amazing trio of musicians and songwriters. John Maze, one of the leading American proponents of the uilleann pipes, has studied, performed, and taught the instrument across the United States. Not only did he found one of the largest sets of workshops and concerts with focus falling on Irish triadional music, but he has alos performed solo an with ensambles on a multitude of instruments. Likewise, Larre Reeves has perfected his style of playing thanks to numerous visits to County Clare. He supplies the sound of the flute, whistle, concertina, mandolin, and bodhran. Still, since the age of 11, Mick Richmond has been singing and playing guitar, and up until lately he had fancided himself a rock musician. But this singer/songwriter uses that history to feed a moden pop approach into the traditional Irish tunes.

With a new CD just released, entitled "Three People," this band shares not only it's fresh style on traditional songs, but gives listeners a taste of some of their original work too. The combinaiton of their musical talents offers up a fun combination of songs that will leave the listener longing for more.


Hometown: Gainesville, Florida
Similar Artists: Planxty, Bothy Band, Dervish, Cran, Lunasa
Infuences: Brian McNamara, Liam O'Flynn, John Doyle, The Pogues, Flogging Molly,Dervish, Seamus Ennis, Willie Clancy, Matt Molloy, Jack Coen,and Mike Rafferty of east Galway, and Peadar O'Loughlin and GearóidÓhAllmhuráin of Clare

Website: An Triur
Download MP3: Blue Car
Buy CD: Three People

Posted by Karen J. Brady, Tuesday, September 26, 2006.
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