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The Irish Rovers of Budapest was formed in 1992, when Patrick McMullan (guitarist - vocalist) has arrived in Hungary. Varga Mónika, the bodhran player introduced Patrick to Pejtsik Péter of After Crying, an already well-established cellist. They began to play and arrange some Irish folk songs and traditional pieces for guitar and violin. The trio was joined by an English whistle player - Kevin Bown - for a short time. When Kevin left Hungary a new fourth member was brought in: Ferenc Torma (who has joined After Crying later), who plays the bouzouki. The band gave concerts in Hungarian universities and music clubs. They have been featured in some TV shows as well. In 1994 they have recorded their debut album titled: "BRIDGES & RIVERS". This album is containing ten tracks, including as instrumental as vocal pieces.

Since we know that Irish folk has been the craddle of rock music, and maybe the only progressive folk in the whole universe it is not so surprising when you hear Irish folk including rock and progressive elements. On the other hand it is shocking when you face the fact that the roots of the so called XXth century modern music is nothing but Irish folk. This album is far better than you may think based on its publicity.
 

Title: Bridges & Rivers Year of Publish: 1994 Published on: Album Code: BG CD 003 Publisher:Stereo Shop