Music / folk

Banjophonics


Reviews (3)


Folk radio UK

d. 1. June 2022

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Glenn Kimpton

d. 1. June 2022

"Of course, the two banjos are the main focus throughout, but the addition of a high-end band, some singing and cracking guest appearances really adds to the sound and makes Banjophonics something special. A hugely satisfying experience, this music has energy, emotion and a huge heart and is a rich and rewarding piece of work that is very difficult not to love".


At the barrier

d. 29. June 2022

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Mike Ainscoe

d. 29. June 2022

"It's high octane stuff. With their first album Banjophony, they set up the partnership, felt their way, and established a communication. On Banjophonics, the empathy is telepathic and the sparks fly ... Can't wait for the next album to make up a banjo trilogy - the music is sure to be just as spectacular but just wondering what they're going to call it ...".


Songlines

2022 August/September

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Kevin Bourke

2022 August/September

"This delightfully bold 13-track collection builds on the growing connectivity [these two] musicians have found, brilliantly fusing their Irish tenor banjo and five-string bluegrass banjo styles alongside guests including mandolin star Sierra Hull, double bassist Barry Bales and percussionist Jay Bellerose from the US. A guest from considerably closer to O'Kane's home is Kate Rusby on, yes, 'backing' vocals, as this isn't totally a tunes album, offering two songs where O'Kane and Block showcase their contrasting voices".