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Feature: Bands that time forgot – CELTUS

The two brothers John and Pat McManus had previously been members of eighties Irish heavy rockers Mama’s Boys. Both were multi-instrumentalists and their desire to achieve a more atmospheric, reflective groove was partly influenced by the premature death from leukaemia … Continue reading
Posted in ALL POSTS, Bands that time forgot, FEATURES
Tagged album, Celtic, Celtus, feature, fusion, John McManus, Pat McManus, review, rock
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