SYR (sire) is a Celtic Folk-Rock band hailing from Columbia, SC. What started as a small traditional cover band has evolved into a band with a unique blend of genres.
Taking inspiration from Celtic history and myth, SYR creates original songs with themes like battle, love, loss, and a large pint.
SYR also plays everything from Irish & Scottish drinking songs, to sea shanties and ballads in Gaelic, even taking modern songs and adding a Celtic twist to create an interesting blend of old and new.
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Tartan Day South Celtic Festival, West Columbia, SC - “Syr has been an outstanding asset for Tartan Day South.They play beautifully, and entertain with passion. Our goal at TDS is to maximize fun experiences for our patrons. Syr gets the crowd singing their hearts out. The group embodies our objective of unbridled fun!!” - John Banks, Coordinator of Tartan Day South.
Freeway Music - "SYR is such a refreshing addition to Columbia’s music scene. Their lineup is full of incredible talent from top to bottom, led by singer Kyle MacCallum — who has an amazing voice, stage presence, and is a very talented writer. SYR has a great blend of Celtic and rock, giving them a very unique sound. SYR is on the rise, and on their way to big things." - Don Russo, Owner/CEO, Freeway Music.
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Member Name: Shadows Date Posted: 28-Oct-2015Comments: I had to give the video a 3 star , but the album sounds great!Hoping to hear more of them on CR!
Member Name: togo Date Posted: 27-Oct-2015
Comments: Wow! They are fantastic. Remind me a little of a band that broke up a few years ago called Greenwich Meantime who really got me into the Celtic Rock/Folk genre.Great sound with talented musicians.This is why I love Celtic Radio. Thanks for bringing them to my attention!http://www.syrmusic.com/SYR_Music/SYR_Vide...eo_Gallery.html
Member Name: CelticRadio Date Posted: 27-Oct-2015
Comments: From their humble beginnings as a cover band, to developing their unique blend of genres, SYR set out to gather inspiration from Celtic Folk, Irish drinking songs, Scottish folk numbers and Gaelic Ballads, blending these timeless genres with a contemporary twist coming in the form of their rock music background. On their recent self-titled album, the band alternates personal lyricism to storytelling inspired by Celtic Myths and old folk tales, going for a very personal and relatable approach.Hailing from Columbia, SC, the combo blends in different sounds and ideas, from guitar-oriented numbers to the beautiful colors of the fiddle leads. The band consists of brothers Jacob and Josh McCleery (drums and guitar), Emily Bracey (fiddle), Timothy Strevens (bass), and siblings, Kyle and Laurel MacCallum, (lead guitar/vocals and backup vocals)...Review on The SYR Debut AlbumRead the Full Review
Member Name: Archibald Date Posted: 10-Apr-2015
Comments: Tremendous debut CD! Fresh and powerful. Had the privilege of seeing them live at Tartan Day South in SC recently. Great live too. Well done lads and lassies!Review on SYRVisit Album Page
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