"Folk music from the future," Toronto trio Beneath the Ice twists almost normal sounding tunes into epic tales, winding through time signatures and times in history. This all girl band is bound to catch your attention whether you're a die-hard folky or have never even heard a fiddle play. Their detailed arrangements and diversity in styles will keep any audience captivated and grooving to their unusual beat. Respecting where this music comes from, they feature some of their favourite trad tunes, but also compositions by friends around the world and of course BTI-band originals. Their arrangements have been called as full as an orchestra while being at the same time tight and groovy, yet breathable and open sounding. Watch these young ladies transform the sounds of the violin, bouzouki, guitar, 5 string violin and piano as you experience what can really grow way down beneath the ice.
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