BIOGRAPHY

The new band Secret Sky brings together three of the most exciting and creative forces in Celtic/World music; Brian Hughes (guitars, oud & bouzouki), Caroline Lavelle (cello & vocals), and Hugh Marsh (fiddle). The three met 20 years ago and have played together in Loreena McKennitt’s band since. Their eponymous debut album is produced by Brian Hughes, and is an exciting collaboration that brings thrilling power and emotional depth to both traditional and self-penned songs.
Brian Hughes and Hugh Marsh are electrifying live improvisers as anyone who has been at a Loreena McKennitt concert will testify, and this album has allowed them the freedom and space to achieve the passionate feel reminiscent of some of the expansive, filmic albums of the 70's. Caroline Lavelle’s trademark sultry voice occupies a greater range than she has used to date, ranging from the intimately delicate to a powerful folk rock persona, with her emotional cello playing making up a formidable range of talents across the trio.
BRIAN HUGHES

Producer and guitarist Brian Hughes has been awarded the SOCAN / BMI Jazz & Instrumental Composer of the Year award seven times from 1997 to 2011 while his 29 year parallel career with Loreena McKennitt led to him receiving a Juno (Canadian Grammy) nomination as Producer of the Year for his work on her platinum selling album, The Visit. Working on each subsequent CD with McKennitt, Hughes, with his bandmate Lavelle together appear on the Grammy nominated McKennitt trio CD Troubadours on the Rhine recorded live in Germany and mixed by Hughes. The pair have also separately toured with the legendary Irish band The Chieftains. During Brian's career as producer he has also racked up several international platinum selling records for Greek recording artists Alkistas Protopsalti, Evanthia Reboutsika, Yannis Kotsiras and Panayotis Kalantzopoulos
CAROLINE LAVELLE

HUGH MARSH

Hugh Marsh, widely regarded as Canada’s foremost improvising violinist has garnered many national awards for violinist of the year as well as a Juno nomination for his solo work, while his ongoing working relationship with Hollywood’s Harry Gregson Williams has led to him playing on many well known films. These include The Chronicles of Narnia, Kingdom of Heaven, Armageddon and Veronica Guerin, as well as being the featured violin soloist on Hans Zimmer's score for The Da Vinci Code.
Marsh has played with many stellar musicians, crossing genres and creating his own instantly recognizable style. Credits include Mary Margaret O'Hara, Peter Murphy, Jon Hassell, Don Byron, Bruce Cockburn and Robert Palmer.
Backing Secret Sky on their debut album are drummer Tal Bergman (Loreena McKennitt, Joe Bonnamassa, Rod Stewart, Simple Minds, Billy Idol) and bassist Tim Landers (Loreena McKennitt, Stevie Nicks, Tori Amos, Jethro Tull, BB King).
Marsh has played with many stellar musicians, crossing genres and creating his own instantly recognizable style. Credits include Mary Margaret O'Hara, Peter Murphy, Jon Hassell, Don Byron, Bruce Cockburn and Robert Palmer.
Backing Secret Sky on their debut album are drummer Tal Bergman (Loreena McKennitt, Joe Bonnamassa, Rod Stewart, Simple Minds, Billy Idol) and bassist Tim Landers (Loreena McKennitt, Stevie Nicks, Tori Amos, Jethro Tull, BB King).