Clandestine (band)

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Clandestine was a Celtic music group from Houston, Texas. Featuring bagpipes, guitar, fiddle, and drums (bodhrán and conga drums), they played traditional Celtic music (both instrumental and vocal) as well as some modern tunes (including some originals) in a Celtic style. Some songs included additional instruments like the flute, bombarde and various whistles. They formed in 1991, stabilized as a quartet in 1996, and dissolved in 2003. They made 4 discs and toured heavily around the US and also performed in Europe. They were favorites at McGonigel's Mucky Duck in their hometown Houston, as well as the Cactus Cafe in nearby Austin.

[edit] History

The original Clandestine was a pipe-and-drum quartet in Houston. Original member bagpiper E.J. Jones moved to Pittsburgh, met guitarist and singer Jen Hamel in Pittsburgh, and convinced her to return to Houston to perform as part of Clandestine. In 1995, fiddle player Gregory McQueen joined. The first disc (The Ale is Dear) featured this trio. In 1996 percussionist and singer Emily Dugas joined, and the remaining 3 discs include all 4 members. Jen Hamel and Emily Dugas both sang. In February 2003 the band performed their last show.

[edit] Discography

The Ale is Dear (1996)
The Haunting (1997)
To Anybody at All (1999)
Music from Home (live album, and the band's last) (2001)
Fine Small Storm (Jen Hamel) (2001)
The Willow (E.J. Jones) (2002)

Apparently Clandestine also appears on 2 discs The Houston Music Council Eclectic Music Showcase and Blarneyfest, according to Celtic Nations World.