This website is under reconstruction, but you can check out our 1916 myspace that has loads of great photos and information and dates of upcoming gigs.
Thank you.
ROBBIE BYRNE (Highland bagpipes, Uilleann pipes & penny whistles) WALTER BALDWIN (Percussion)
RICHARD CHENEY (Electric & Acoustic Guitars) DOUGLAS KIRK (Bass guitar)
Robbie's Websites: Bagpipes & Wedding hire plus you can order "The Pebbled Shore" song on Robbie''s CD, Sunset Isle: Piping/Music www.bagpiperweddings.com
(www.myspace.com/jonbyrnemusic)
After this success, Robbie had to return to England for four months, but, on his return, the band began rehearsals in preparation for St Patrick's Day and the Bakersfield Highland Games which was held on Saturday, April 5th, 2008. Their style is something between folk rock and Celtic and is electrifying to say the least. Robbie calls their music a "progression of new ideas - a Celtic Evolutionary sound." The name '1916' was suggested by the drummer, Walter, and relates to the 1916 Easter Uprising at the Post Office in Dublin against the British Army.
Tel Robbie: 661 363 3682
1916
1916 Band History
1916 is a combination of musicians from various bands and genres who came together at the end of 2006. Robbie Byrne, Walter Baldwin and Dougie who played with a group called 'Loveday,' were the first members of the band. After the first rehearsal with bagpipes, bass guitar and drums, it was obvious that they had struck a chord with their various musical styles and had developed their own sound. Guy, on keyboards joined, and then Richard joined and his style of playing enchaned the band. From there, after a few more rehearsals, the band performed free of charge at the 'William Wallace' day celebrations in August, 2007. They had a great reception and encore and many people asked them for CD;s, which, of course they had not as yet recorded.
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