Dave Bainbridge's Celestial Fire set to release live DVD/2CD package
OPEN SKY Records are set to release the first album by Celestial Fire, the
group fronted by Dave Bainbridge. Read a press release, "As many of
you will already know, at the end of last year, after 27 years, Iona
made the decision to stop touring and recording together for the
foreseeable future. Whilst this marks the end of an era, the band
members are involved in various music projects and we will continue to
keep you informed of them as we receive news. Meanwhile, the latest
release on Open Sky, Celestial Fire's 'Live In The UK', will be
available at the beginning of April." The DVD/2CD package features
Dave on guitars, keys and bouzouki, Frank van Essen (drums, violin,
vocal), Sally Minnear (lead vocals, guitar, percussion), Dave Brons
(guitars, mandolin, vocal) and Simon Fitzpatrick (basses, Chapman
stick, Moog). It includes material from the Iona catalogue, Dave's
solo albums and more, plus (on the DVD), additional studio rehearsal
footage and a movie gallery.