RED CARDELL

Line up

• Jean-Pierre Riou (Guitars, vocals)
• Manu Masko (Drums, keyboards, Samples)
• Mathieu Pequeriau (Harmonica)
• Pierre Stephan (Fiddle)
• Ronan Le Bars (Bagpipes)

• country:
  France
• region:
  Brittany
• style(s):
  • Celtic
  • Rock
• label:
  Kerne Production
• instrumentation:
  instrumental, vocal
• artist submitted by:
  Kerne Production

Red Cardell are a Breton Rock band formed in 1992. Its members include Jean-Pierre Riou, as singer and guitarist, Manu Masko on Drums, and since spring 2011, Mathieu Péquériau on Harmonica, Washboard & Percussions.
Red Cardell are one of the most famous bands from Brittany, France. Formed in Quimper, 20 years ago, they have recorded 13 albums and played at nearly 2000 concerts all over Europe and North America, including famous festivals such as: Vieilles Charrues Festival, Eurockéennes, Nuits Européennes and Festival Interceltique de Lorient in France). They have also played in Germany, Ukraine, Italy, Finland, Belgium, USA and Canada.
They have performed with many British musicians, either on records or live. These artists include: Dave Pegg (Jethro Tull, Fairport Convention), Jimme O'Neill (The Silencers) and Dr Das (Asian Dub Foundation).
Their music is a mix of Breton, Slavic or North African music with Rock and French realistic song. Their album Soleil Blanc (2010) was recorded and mixed by the English producer Clive Martin (who has worked with famous artists such as Queen, Sting, David Byrne) and co-produced by the French musician Stéfane Mellino, singer and guitarist of Les Négresses Vertes.
Spring 2012, Their new album "Falling in love" recorded in France is again mixed in New York by the American sound engineer Ariel Borujow (Puff Daddy, Black Eyed Peas, Just Blaze) at Stadium Red studio in Harlem. A new Tour is beginning......

Links

• Kerne Production