Molly’s Revenge

Molly's Revenge is a dynamic, acoustic Celtic band known for its unique and infectious enthusiasm. The classic combination of bagpipes, whistle, and fiddle, with a backdrop of guitar, mandola, and bodhran guarantees an enjoyable experience for all fans of Scottish and Irish music. Molly's Revenge has performed at many of the top folk festivals and performing arts events in the USA, and prestigious events in Scotland, Australia and China. Their arrangements of traditional Celtic jigs and reels bring these dance tunes up to date with a driving, hard-edged accent that always leaves audiences shouting for more.

Aaron Jones, bouzouki player with Scottish Folk Band of the Year Old Blind Dogs, produced the band's tenth recording, Aged 10 Years, released in March 2011. Guest performers on this record include Aaron Jones (Old Blind Dogs) on bouzouki, Brian Rice on percussion, and vocalist Moira Smiley (VOCO), who has done extensive vocal work for folk, new, early and pop music projects for film, television, and recordings worldwide.

We are very excited about the opportunities for collaboration as we move forward, and we've already booked gigs with guest vocalists including Moira Smiley, Colleen Raney, Zac Leger, Christa Burch, and Peter Daldry. We also work closely with Rebecca Lomnicky, a rising star and champion Scottish fiddler. Keep an eye on our gig schedule for an upcoming performance near you!

David Brewer: Highland bagpipes, border pipes, uillean pipes, whistles, bodhran.
John Weed: Fiddle.
Stuart Mason: Guitar, mandola.

David Brewer has been playing whistle and four types of bagpipes for about 20 years. He studied in Scotland at the Ceolas Music School in South Uist under the tutelage of some of the best pipers in the world. His authentic and unique style of playing has earned him the reputation of being one of the most accomplished pipers on the West Coast. David has composed close to 200 traditional style tunes, many of which have appeared on recordings, independent films, and television. WEBSITE

John Weed is a classically-trained violinist who switched to playing Irish fiddle about 15 years ago. John lived in Ireland in 2000 and taught fiddle workshops at the Flowing Tide International Music School in Doonbeg, County Clare. He hones his skills annually by attending the Frankie Kennedy Winter School in Dunlewey, County Donegal where he has studied with Ciaran O'Maonaigh and Dermot Mcloughlin.

Stuart Mason has been collecting and performing traditional music for over 30 years. He has appeared on stage from Ireland to China performing Celtic, old time bluegrass, and his original compositions, which have won awards from the West Coast Songwriters Association. He leads workshops and classes in traditional music techniques at music festivals and camps. WEBSITE.