Barrule (band)

Barrule was a Celtic and folk trio from the Isle of Man.^[1] The band's three members were: Tomas Callister (fiddle), Jamie Smith (accordion) and Adam Rhodes (bouzouki).^[2] Barrule's discography included both original and traditional Manx language songs.^[3]

Barrule
Barrule Manx trio Barrule performing at the Festival Interceltique de Lorient in 2012.
Background information
Origin	Isle of Man
Genres	Celtic, Folk, Indie Rock
Years active	2012-2017
Labels	Easy on the Record
Members	Tom Callister Adam Rhodes Jamie Smith
Website	www.barruletrio.com

In 2014, the trio won "Best Debut" in the Spiral Earth awards^[4] and have since performed major festivals including Celtic Connections, WOMAD Charlton Park, Sidmouth, Festival Interceltique de Lorient (where they won the prestigious Trophée Loic Raison),^[5] Lowender Peran Festival, Cornwall, and the National Celtic Festival in Melbourne. In the autumn of 2013, Barrule was featured in Celtic Family Magazine's debut issue.^[6]

Barrule's name paid tribute to the Manx summit and Celtic God Manannán mac Lir who made his home there.^[7]

The band's website states that they are no longer active as a band.^[8]

Discography

Title	Release
Barrule (self titled)[9]	2014
Manannan's Cloak[10]	2015

References

1. Steven Walker - Design/Digital. "The Trip Magazine / News / Barrule - Manx 'Trad Power Trio' performing new and traditional music from the Isle of Man". thetripmagazine.co.uk. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
2. "Barrule". ManxMusic.com. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
3. "BARRULE » Irish Music Magazine". irishmusicmagazine.com. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
4. "Spiral Awards 2013 | spiralearth.co.uk". Archived from the original on 7 May 2015. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
5. Caine, Valerie (August 2015). "Lorient Festival Victory". isleofman.com. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
6. "Amazon.com: Celtic Family Magazine Fall 2013 eBook: A Raven Above Press: Kindle Store". Amazon. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
7. "Exciting new trio Barrule bring their unique sound to Rugby - Coventry Telegraph". coventrytelegraph.net. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
8. "Barrule". Retrieved 30 December 2022. ... we decided a while back to call it a day as Barrule.
9. "Barrule scoop award for debut album - Isle of Man Today". iomtoday.co.im. Archived from the original on 16 August 2016. Retrieved 28 July 2016.
10. "REVIEW: Barrule unveil second album at launch event - Isle of Man Today". iomtoday.co.im. Archived from the original on 16 August 2016. Retrieved 28 July 2016.