Brian Gilligan (lead vocals,
banjo, harmonica)
Aly Salam (drums, percussion,
vocals)
Sara Reith (tin whistle, fiddle)
Tom Roche (button accordion)
Akin Fatumbi (bass)
Paddyrasta play a fresh, original blend
of reggae and traditional Celtic
melodies inter-weaved with heartfelt,
socially concious lyrics. The band
appeared live on BBC Celtic
Connections in February performing 3
songs from their debut album Listen
To Your Heart - currently available
worldwide through Proper Distribution
Ltd.
Paddyrasta formed in Aberdeen in
November 2004, when Brian Gilligan,
Colin Edwards and Tom Roche began
working on Brians ideas of fusing
reggae and Irish music with his own
songs. They played their first gig as a
support to the legendary Jamaican
band The Skatalites in December
2004, and have subsequently
performed regularly throughout
Scotland.
Paddyrasta
