Tuatha

Tuatha is variously translated at the people, the children, or the tribe. It is most notable in the Tuatha d? Danaan, the people of the Goddess Dana, an early tribe in Ireland that have become the faeries in Celtic legend. We have borrowed musical ideas from many tribes the world over, and we are proud to be the people. Tiracai Electric Violin, Vocals, and Percussion. Tiracai has been gracing the stages of Fort Collins, CO for four years. Drawing on Middle Eastern, Indian, and Celtic influences, her compositions are further inspired by the mystical spirit of the Goddess.

Tiracai

Electric Violin, Vocals, and Percussion.

Tiracai has been gracing the stages of Fort Collins, CO for four years. Drawing on Middle Eastern, Indian, and Celtic influences, her compositions are further inspired by the mystical spirit of the Goddess. She also appears on Tim Hanauer's recent release, Boomerang.

Ek Balam

Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Guitar Synthesizer, Vocals.

Buying his first electric guitar at 9 with his savings, Ek Balam truly started his love affair with the guitar. He has explored a wide variety of playing styles and music genres, from classical to jazz fusion. Studying under jazz guitarist Ken Navarro, he developed an understanding of music composition, playing styles and techniques. Despite his love for music and ravenous appetite for collecting and listening to it (even in his sleep), his guitars gathered dust for too many years. In recent years, his lust for playing has (re)possessed his soul. Dusting off his playmates, he again has let his fingers cascade over their strings to ellicit the music that lies there waiting to be heard. Ek Balam brings a passion for flamenco, gypsy, latin, classical, and gothic rock music to Tuatha.

Iannin

Hand Drum Kit, Electronic Hand Drum, Concert Bass, Percussion, Vocals

Formerly a professional music therapist, Iannin has taken his understanding of the healing power of music and dance and applied it to the experience that is Tuatha, laying down complex rhythms that make you move. Iannin's musical background includes jazz, rock and classical bass, rock guitar, and lead vocals. He has a bachelor's degree in music and was a professional music therapist.

Logran

Dounouba, Electronic Hand Drum, Doumbek, Riqq, Tar, Percussion.

Having absorbed structure and technique from many master hand drummers (including Abdoul Doumbia, Souhail Kaspar, Judy Piazza), Logran lays down African and Middle-Eastern inspired rhythms under Tuatha's kaleidoscope of fusion melodies. These traditional beats connect the band's music to tribal roots that run deep throughout human history.


Pablo Mago

Electric Bass, Electric Guitar, Electric Mandolin, Bodhran, Vocals.

Inspired by a class called Music of the Whole Earth, Pablo has been influenced by indigenous music from the four corners of the world. He has performed in bands playing Country-Folk-Rock, Reggae, Psychedelic, Cajun, Celtic & Americana music.