ALTAGORE folk/rock

Altagore are a folk/rock band from the Glens of Antrim. Formed in 2010 by members ' Mark Johnston and Manny Loughran, with Davy Smith and Frank Wright joining The line up. On stage consists of, Guitars( electric/acoustic), button key Accordion, Tenor banjo, bass, drums, whistles along with a powerful 4 part vocal unit, that blends with dynamic stage performances. The ethos of the band has always been about the fun element of seeing a band perform. The band was chosen to showcase the Glens of Antrim, during the live worldwide feed of the Giro d'Italia. The band is currently associated with the ''Glens of Antrim craft Ale & Beers brewery' Murlough bay, Ballycastle, to promote the Glens as a brand to a worldwide market. Altagore presently are working closely with promoters in Germany & Denmark along with local festivals, Bars, pubs & weddings.
Over the years the band has had the honour of sharing the stage with some of the best local and international talent such as ' Brian McFadden, Ben Haenow, Frances Black, Justin McGurk, to name but a few.

Altagore use a 4k rig and professional lighting system

Stage instruments

GUITARS - Electric / Acoustic
TENOR BANJO
BUTTON KEY ACCORDION
BASS GUITAR
DRUMS - FULL KIT
WHISTLES
MANDOLIN

ALBUMS
INTO THE WEST - 2010
ROCK TILL UR FOLKED - 2014

FESTIVALS - RED SAILS FESTIVAL , PORTSTEWART 2015/2016
RATHLIN MARTIME FESTIVAL , BALLYCASTLE 2014/2016
FALCARRAGH FESTIVAL , DONEGAL 2015
ST PATRICK'S DAY FESTIVAL, CUSTOM HOUSE SQUARE 2016