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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…
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I Owe Iona
I owe Iona. Big time. When the Lord rescued me from sin and stupidity in the late 1970’s, I was certain I would find no Christian music equal to the bands I was used to. Nothing to compare to King Crimson, Genesis, Yes, Gentle Giant, Jethro Tull, etc. And then a celtic progressive rock band (who knew such a thing existed!) deposed all my preconceptions of what Christian music is and can be. Iona, from the UK, is proof that the Lord really does give us the desire of our hearts. A few days ago, Iona posted at their website that they will no longer record or tour as a…
