07/04/2009
Made up of two sets of brothers Kíla consists of; Rónán Ó Snodaigh on bodhrán, djembe, congas, bongos, guitar and vocals; Rossa Ó Snodaigh on tin whistle, low whistle, clarinet, bouzouki, mandolin, bones and vocals; Colm Ó Snodaigh on flute, tin whistle, guitar, saxophone, percussion and vocals; Lance Hogan on guitar, drums, and vocals; Brian Hogan on bass, double bass and vocals; Dee Armstrong on fiddle, viola, hammered dulcimer, accordion and bodhrán. Eoin Dillon on uileann pipes, tin whistle, low whistle, shakers and vocals.
Playing together for nearly 20 years, Kíla are one of Ireland’s most innovative and
exciting bands. The seven members come from different musical backgrounds and share a passion for creating great music with an ability to absorb influences from across the globe. Kíla’s music features strong percussive like singing, gorgeous melodies and daring harmonies which are driven by a serious rhythmical undercurrent. Kíla have created their own distinctive style of contemporary Irish music and have won over audiences throughout the world, by a combination of their eight studio recordings and their spectacular live performances.
They have been called upon to provide music for events as diverse as: The Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics 2003, GAA All Ireland Hurling Final in Croke Park 2004 and the Freedom of the City Ceremony for Ronnie Delaney and Bob Geldof (2007). 2008 saw Kíla perform at the closing ceremony of the Turas World Endurance Race Killarney and the inaugural Africa Day celebrations in Dublin Castle.
Outside of Ireland, Kíla have played in over 20 countries throughout the world. Most notable festivals in recent years include Womadelaide Australia, Womad Reading, Spain and Sicily, Glastonbury Festival, Witness Festival, Sigzet Festival Budapest, Montreaux Jazz Festival, Stockholm Water Festival. They regularly tour in Spain with El Cohete, Japan with The Plankton Agency, North America with Columbia Arts Management, as well as Australia, UK, and the rest of Europe.
