Wookalily
Portadown, N Ireland, United Kingdom | Established. Jan 01, 2014 | SELF
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I saw Wookalily at the Open House Festival in Belfast. They're combination of skilled musicianship and crowd-friendly banter had the place in raptures. And their original songs weren't half bad either! Definitely the band to see for a thigh-slapping night on the tiles. - Lee Henry, Culture Northern Ireland
It is absolutely beautiful! Tom T. loves it too. We’re very proud to have you.
- Dixie Hall, Daughters of Bluegrass and Blue Circle Records, Nashville.
Discography
2011 EP Black Magic Doll release
2012 Demo CD (recorded live round one mic in one hour!)
2013 Currently recording our debut album.
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Between hammerin' out the harmonies, slammin' on the geetars, slappin' the bass, beatin the drums, pickin' on the banjos (not to mention the banjo players) and chopping on the fiddle it's a miracle Wookalily haven't been arrested for cruelty to expensive musical instruments. Despite their reckless ways they've managed to create a unique and distinctive sound that's all heart. Their style, sometimes referred to among the lilys as chillbilly roots, has an old-timey feel with a young-timey appeal.
2012 Invited to the IBMA songwriter's showcase at The World of Bluegrass Week, Nashville
2013 Welcomed into the Daughter's of Bluegrass family, Blue Circle Records, Franklin, Tennessee.
We featured on their 'Pickin Like a Girl' compliation album which was released earlier this year and also featured Dale Ann Bradley, Sierra Hull, Laurie Lewis, Stella Parton, Laura & Anna Maybelle Cash, Janette Carter, Missy Raines, Rebekah Long and 100's more. The track we recorded 'To a Dove' is receiving daily US airplay alongside our musical heroes such as, Alison Kraus and Emmylou Harris to name a few.
Notable performances include:
Festivals...
The World of Bluegrass Week, Nashville 2012
The annual Appalachian & Bluegrass Music Festival, Omagh
GrassStock, Belfast
Phil Murphy Weekend, Carrick-on-Bannow
Danny Boy Festival, Limavady
Dunfanaghy Jazz and Blues Festival, Donegal
Limavady Jazz and Blues Festival
Greystones Americana and Roots Festival, Dublin
Dalriada Festival, Glenarm Castle
Stripes and Stars Americana Festival, Derry
The Belfast Nashville Songwriters Festival, Belfast
The Open House Festival/Chillifest Main stage, Belfast
The Ards International Guitar Festival, Newtownards
The Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival, Belfast
The Westport Folk & Bluegrass Festival
Dunmore East Bluegrass Festival
Blues On The Bay, Warrenpoint
Get Down With The Blues, Downpatrick
The Maiden City Festival (Bluegrass on the Walls and Maiden Grass), Derry
Theatres and Arts Centres...
Island Arts Centre, Lisburn
Ards Arts Centre, Newtownards
Strule Arts Centre, Omagh
Market Place Theatre, Armagh
Roe Valley Arts & Cultural Centre, Limivady
Ulster Hall, Belfast
The Empire Music Hall, Belfast
Millennium Court Arts Centre, Portadown
The Black Box, Belfast
The Flowerfield Arts Centre
Aislann Theatre, Donegal
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