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Broadside Electric

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Broadside Electric uses rock idioms and innovative arrangements to bring new energy to folk music. A band equally at home with folk tradition and modern rock innovation, Broadside's unique hybrid sound successfully blends the music of different countries and cultures with a striking consistency. The emphasis is on the music of the British Isles, but other diverse influences abound including Klezmer, bluegrass, Balkan, Swiss, blues and classical.

Broadside Electric has been called 'Pennsylvania's answer to Steeleye Span,' 'folk music's answer to death metal' and a band that 'gives members of the usual folk audiences something new to talk about.' The quintet has captivated audiences and earned critical praise at dozens of concerts across the northeast. Notable appearances include the Philadelphia Folk Festival (PA), the Baltimore Folk Festival (MD), and venues such as Club Passim (MA), The Living Room (NY) and The Cherry Tree (PA).

Influences: The Albion Band, Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span, Horslips, Boiled In Lead, Oysterband, 3 Mustaphas 3, Jethro Tull, Battlefield Band, Renaissance.

Sounds Like: The Albion Band, Fairport Convention, Ste... (+) expand
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Ruder Than You wrote:
at 03 April 2009 8:21AM
I'm definately not a folkie but I really like these guys, especially live.
Blockmind (level 12) wrote:
at 07 May 2008 7:57PM
Upsetting that you guys don't get more attention here. Amazing work, and I'm absolutely in love with Lord Bateman. You guys are right up there with Solas and Lunasa in my list of favorites. Definitely gained a fan, and I'll be spreading word around as best I can.
B1uePeppers (level 11) wrote:
at 02 Feb. 2008 2:37PM
Wow.... l love royal oak... you are one of the best bands i'v heard for ages
crazyBobcat (level 11) wrote:
at 26 Dec. 2007 11:38AM
You OWN Royal Oak! I've not heard such a wonderful treatment in a very long time. As for "Pennsylvania's answer to Steeleye Span," I believe that False Sir John is absolute proof of that statement. Well done, Broadside Electric, well done.
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