Inspired by traditional Celtic music, Kevin Roach performs traditional and original instrumentals on guitar, tenor banjo, mandolin, bouzouki and fiddle. He regularly appears at pubs and concerts in and around Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada and can always be found wherever there's a pint and a good session. more
Kevin's CD, The Downpour, is a richly-layered solo recording featuring tunes and sets arranged by Kevin from the traditional Celtic repertoire as well as some newly composed dance tunes and intricate guitar instrumentals. more...
" . . . a versatile musician who has played country, rock, bluegrass and other musical styles. He is probably best known for his love of traditional celtic music, especially Irish dance music." -- John Ferguson of McGinty
News
Kevin provided instruction on mandolin at the 6th Halifax Celtic Music Workshopon Saturday afternoon, November 21, 2009, at the Bloomfield Centre, 2786 Agricola Street.!
The Tall Ships were back in Nova Scotia in 2009. Kevin played a private gig.
Look! It's a newfangled stringband hootenanny! What's a newfangled stringband hootenanny? Why, The Full Circle Festival in Centre Burlington, Nova Scotia, June 19-21, 2009. Bluegrass, newgrass, trad, folk, indie and etcetera. Kevin performed on Saturday afternoon, alone and backed up by members of Grassfusion group, The Strange Boys. The fledgling festival held off the rain (for the most part), but enthusiasm abounded.
Kevin's on iTunes! Buy the whole CD, or by the track.
Kevin's on CD Baby!
Kevin and Jane took a summer vacation! Two years in a row! In 2008, they hung out at the Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival and the Catskills Irish Arts Week. In 2007, they meandered around Massachusetts in the summer of 2007, playing sessions with the likes of Oisan McAuley (Danu), Johnny O'Leary and PV O'Donnell. The journey ended with a blast at the ICONS Festival, where they grooved to the music of Paddy Keenan and Kevin Burke and more.
KEVIN IS AN ECMA NOMINEE! Kevin's first CD, The Downpour, was nominated for a East Coast Music Award for 2007 Instrumental Recording of the Year.
Current Performances
June 18-19, 2010 (Friday and Saturday)
Celtic Corner, Dartmouth, NS, with Irish singer Jimmy Sweeney
May 7-8, 2010 (Friday and Saturday)
Celtic Corner, Dartmouth, NS, with Jimmy Sweeney
April 9-10, 2010 (Friday and Saturday)
Celtic Corner, Dartmouth, NS, with Jimmy Sweeney
February 26-27, 2010 (Friday and Saturday)
Celtic Corner, Dartmouth, NS, with Jimmy Sweeney
February 3-6,2010 (Wednesday to Saturday)
Old Triangle Pub, Halifax, NS, with Jimmy Sweeney
January 20, 2010 (Wednesday)
Seahorse Tavern, 1665 Argyle Street, Halifax
Bluegrass Jam Band. A shady cast of characters that includes Moonshine Ramblers, Grassmarket, and some very Strangeboys.
January 8-9, 2010 (Friday and Saturday)
Celtic Corner, Dartmouth, NS, with Jimmy Sweeney
Happy New Year!
December 30, 2009-January 2, 2010 (Wednesday to Saturday)
Old Triangle Pub, Halifax, NS, with Jimmy Sweeney
November 5, 2009 (Wednesday)
Seahorse Tavern, 1665 Argyle Street, Halifax
Bluegrass Jam Band. Kevin on mandolin, with Adam Shier and Dan Latner of The Strangeboys,
Dan MacCormack of Grassmarket,
and Scott MacCormack.
September 26, 2009 (Saturday)
Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs, Halifax, NS
Kevin with Adam Shier and Dan Latner of The Strangeboys and Scott MacCormack.
August 16, 2009 (Sunday)
Minstrels Gastropub, Halifax, NS with Ryan Cook
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
March 17, 2009 (Tuesday)
Old Triangle Pub, Halifax, NS
Traditional Music Sessions
You can find Kevin rain and shine at the weekly Sunday Set Dance Session: Old Triangle Pub, 5136 Prince Street, Halifax NS, Sundays, from 2 pm.
Traditional Irish music for Irish Set Dancing, followed by songs and tunes. Players welcome.
Kevin is also a regular at the Henry House session, Saturday. Catch him down there on nights when he doesn't have another gig.
New jam! You'll find Kevin at the Foggy Goggle most Wednesday evenings for a Bluegrass jam.
Check out the Nova Scotia Session for other chances for tunes.
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