Comas are a multinational quartet bridging the gap between tradition and innovation, the New World and the Old, and energetic performance and tasteful repertoire. They are a musical force of nature juxtaposing the music of Ireland with that of Continental Europe and North America. With four members living in three different countries and drawing influence from their folk traditions as well as their own unique approaches to composition and variation, Comas put on a show like no other band in Irish music today.

Biography

Since they began touring in 2003, Comas have been one of the most recognized bands in modern Irish music throughout Europe and North America. Drawing their repertoire from the Irish musical tradition, as well as folk music styles from Belgium, Scotland, Canada, the United States and beyond, the four members of Comas also contribute their own original compositions which reflect a diverse range of influences, while gracefully managing the delicate balance between tradition and innovation. Having performed at nearly all of Europe's major folk festivals, Comas expanded their reach to North America in 2011, and have since enjoyed great success at theaters and festivals across the United States and Canada. With two powerhouse albums under their belt, their third recording effort is currently underway.

The Musicians of Comas

Isaac Alderson flute, uilleann pipes	Anna Colliton bodhran
Aidan Burke fiddle	Philip Masure guitar, bouzouki, cittern

Some highlights in Comas's performance career:

Celtic Connections - Glasgow, Scotland
Dranouter Folk Festival - Dranouter, Belgium (3 times)
Ennis Trad Festival - Ennis, Ireland (2 times)
Philadelphia Folk Festival - Harleysville, PA, United States
Gatos del Fornu - Llugones, Asturias, Spain
Folkwoods - Nuenen, Eindhoven, Holland
Celtic Classic Festival - Bethlehem, PA, United States (2 times)
Mission Folk Festival - Mission, BC, Canada
Celtic Roots Festival - Goderich, Ontario, Canada (3 times)
Old Songs Festival - Altamont, NY, United States (2 times)
Hammersmith & Fulham Irish Centre - London, England (5 times)
Festa da Carballeira - Zas, Galicia, Spain
La Session - Batz-sur-Mer, Brittany, France
Mill Race Folk Festival - Cambridge, ON, Canada
SummerFolk Festival - Owen Sound, ON, Canada
Odense Folk Festival - Odense, Denmark
Labadoux Folk Festival - Ingelmunster, Belgium (2 times)
Na Fir Bolg Folk Festival - Vorselaar, Belgium (2 times)
Colorado Irish Festival - Littleton, CO, United States
Concertgebouw De Doelen - Rotterdam, Holland
El Médiator - Perpignan, France
Tyneside Irish Cultural Society - Gosforth Civic Hall, Newcastle, England
Festival Place aux Artistes - Saint-Quay-Portrieux, Brittany, France
Folkin'Ro Festival - St-Genesius-Rode, Belgium