Uiscedwr [SEP] inception
Uiscedwr
Uiscedwr (pronounced "ish-ka-dooer") is a trio whose members come from various parts of the British Isles which plays British folk music influenced by world music. The group started off as a trio and was originally based in Manchester.
Uiscedwr won the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award in 2002.
As well as touring and recording, Uiscedwr runs its own label Yukka Records and the members also offer tuition in fiddle, guitar and bodhrán.
History.
Esslemont and Byrne met in
transplant in December 2006 and Uiscedwr resumed touring in June 2007. Subsequently, Uiscedwr (and Esslemont in particular) has been active in fundraising for the Aplastic Anaemia Trust charity.
Dempsey left Uiscedwr in December 2007 to concentrate on other projects and was replaced by Shropshire guitarist James Hickman in January 2008.
At the beginning of 2008, Uiscedwr joined the roster of folk-and-acoustic music agency Iconic Music. Accordionist Karen Tweed guested with Uiscedwr during 2008 and early 2009.
The band's third album, "Fish