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Dave Bainbridge’s Continuous Creativity
Something of Dave Bainbridge’s creative persona is infused into everything he does – and he does a lot. Founding member of the Celtic, progressive-folk-rock band, Iona, leader of Celestial Fire, keyboardist with Strawbs, guitarist/keys player with Lifesigns, member of occasional guitar band GB3, solo artist, and half of the Dave Bainbridge and Sally Minnear duo.
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Celestial Fire is Hot
Rising from the cooling embers of the extraordinary band, Iona, is Celestial Fire. They are a progressive rock band, and they just released a dvd/2cd set called, “Live in the UK.” In studio or live, Celestial Fire exhibits high-level musicianship and intricate songwriting. Celestial Fire is… Dave Bainbridge (guitars, keyboards, bouzouki, percussion, vocal) Dave was one of the driving creative forces behind Iona. He’s brought his heart and soul to this project. Sally Minnear (lead vocals, vocal looping, acoustic guitar, percussion) Daughter of multi-instrumentalist Kerry Minnear of Gentle Giant. Sally toured as the featured vocalist in Michael Flatleyʼs “Lord of the Dance.” Frank Van Essen (drums, percussion, violin, vocals) Just about…
