Drones & Bellows - A River Runs (2025) [Hi-Res]

Drones & Bellows is a Danish folk group formed in the 1990s, known for their unique blend of traditional Scandinavian, Scottish, and Celtic music with modern arrangements. The band actively collaborates with other musicians and ensembles, including Dragseth Duo and Brian McNeill.

Their music is characterized by the use of traditional instruments such as the accordion, cittern, and mandolin, as well as a deep respect for the cultural heritage of Northern Europe. The group has received acclaim for their live performances and their contribution to preserving and evolving the folk music tradition.

Core members:

Anker Hintze – drums, percussion, vocals, keyboards

Halvor Bogh – accordion, cittern, guitar, mandolin, vocals

Kenneth Reimer

Pamela Naylor

Thomas Wieder

Tracklist:
1-1 Drones & Bellows - Skipinnish Set [5:34]
1-2 Drones & Bellows - A River Runs [5:05]
1-3 Drones & Bellows - Ladies' Polkas [4:08]
1-4 Drones & Bellows - Smuggler [4:48]
1-5 Drones & Bellows - The Carnival Set [5:12]
1-6 Drones & Bellows - Edward [4:16]
1-7 Drones & Bellows - Tønder the Eternal Friendship [3:32]
1-8 Drones & Bellows - Paddy's Lamentation_Lamentation Jig [7:39]
1-9 Drones & Bellows - Albiztur - Fandango [3:50]
1-10 Drones & Bellows - Song of the Hammers [3:25]
1-11 Drones & Bellows - The Tin Key Set [5:26]
1-12 Drones & Bellows - Galway Girl [3:15]
1-13 Drones & Bellows - The Dark Island [3:12]