Skelpin is pretty far from what I consider traditional Irish music
(Danu, Altan, Lunasa). They do use mostly traditional Irish tunes,
but the resemblance ends there. The tunes are usually played VERY
fast, with a unique mix of Spanish flamenco guitar backup and driving
percussion. Only Tim Foley plays in Irish traditional style - the
other melody players know the tunes but don't grok the style.

However, Tim Foley, Hector Maldonado, and David Maldonado are
excellent musicians, and they do put on a fun show. There's usually
some fun Flamenco-based music that showcases David's guitar playing
along with the Irish tunes. I saw Skelpin when they opened for Lunasa
and they certainly had their moments. Just don't go expecting Irish
trad...

Elaine

--- In ouldsodsession@yahoogroups.com, "thegreylord" <chughes@...> wrote:
>
> Anybody heard of a local Irish music group called "Skelpin"? Are they
> any good? I found out about a concert they are having at Old Town
> Poway park on Aug 5th & am thinking about going. Sounds like
> traditional Irish music.
>
> Here's their web site. Concert info listed under their web site
> under "gigs." $15 per ticket.
>
> http://www.skelpin.com/
>
> Best regards,
> Cliff
>