The Lash

“The Lash is not one of those wannabe bands that jumped out of the woodwork to hop on the Riverdance bandwagon; it’s a real deal Celtic rock band"
The Rock Island Argus, Rock Island IL

Celtic music is enjoying unprecedented popularity. The Lash, a distinctly American band, has adopted the Irish sound and fused it with rock and roll, resulting in a turbo driven take on traditional music. The band combines folk instruments like fiddle and banjo, with guitar, bass, and drums. The result is unlike anything else on the music scene. In bars, nightclubs, and theaters all across the country, for almost ten years, The Lash has been entertaining packed rooms with a show they call Celtic Mayhem.

The Lash has shared the stage with traditional Irish acts (The Clancy Brothers, Eileen Ivers), fellow Celtic rock bands (Black 47, Gaelic Storm, Flogging Molly), and even stadium rockers (Huey Lewis & the News, Hootie and the Blowfish). The Lash has performed on both coasts of the United States and many points in between. The band spends over a third of every year in front of an audience.

The Lash has independently released three CDs; each one an exciting mix of traditional and contemporary sounds. The ancient Celts were never finished absorbing new ideas from different cultures, and in the same spirit, The Lash is never done adding new elements to their sound. It’s easy to hear hints of jazz, bluegrass, and even alt-country in Fire under Grace, The Lash’s most recent work. Maybe Celtic Mayhem will eventually turn into Celtic Americana, but in the meantime, The Lash continues to travel the country with an energy soaked live show, hammering out an even bigger circle of fans. From the first crack of the snare drum to the final bow of the fiddle, at open air festivals and sweaty pubs, audiences are enjoying the distinctive version of rocked out Irish music that The Lash calls Celtic Mayhem.

“The Lash represents a traditional music movement that may have escaped the mainstream by virtue of escaping definition.”
The Grand Rapids Press Grand Rapids, MI

“The Lash- a powerhouse of an act- rocked the vocal crowd. Their music flowed from traditional Irish to Zydeco and Ska; a definite and refreshing change.”
The Muskegon Chronicle Muskegon, MI

“The Lash has a polished stage act and possesses a repertoire of songs that rival any of their contemporaries. They bring back the best traditions of rock and roll energy, showmanship and good humor and meld them with Celtic lyricism and melody.”
Chicago Barfly Chicago, IL

“The Lash is that rare band that manages to have it both ways- they bring together the fire and fury of rock and roll with the mysterious, otherworldly joys and sorrows of traditional Celtic music and the results are strong and engaging fun.”
Capitol Times Lansing, MI

Rob Klajda: Vocals, Cittern, Banjo
Jon Potrykus: Fiddle, Mandolin, Guitar, Pedal Steel Guitar, Vocals
Murray Stewart-Jones : Drums, Vocals
Tom Beller: Bass, Vocals

For More Information: http://www.thelash.com
Email: mailto:info@thelash.com
Via U.S. Mail: The Lash 508 W Madison Ave. Lansing, MI 48906-5027
Interviews and Booking: 517.484.1480