Altan

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Altan

Keeping It Local

Taking their name from the lake behind Errigal Mountain in Donegal, Altan was first formed by Frankie Kennedy and Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh. They were the first band of their kind to be signed by a major record label, Virgin, in 1996. Their current album, Local Ground, is out now.

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dd (david davies)
saw them on a late night tv show. wow. can't wait to see them live. and it's my first CFF. ooooooohhh... so excited

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