The Raines
The Raines are a folk/Americana trio based in Galway, comprising of Ruth Dillon, Yvonne Tiernan and Juliana Erkkonen. The three have used their collective experience and influences to create a unique and pure sound, writing strong and melodic songs, in which they weave in and out of vocal harmony and countermelody, interlaced with dreamy rhythmic strings. The Raines eagerly awaited debut album "Reverie" is out now. The album showcases the band's deep connection, a unique blend of musical styles and features a collection of captivating songs. The band have been making waves in the music scene with the five singles released to date reaching No.1 in the iTunes charts. Ruth Dillon (vocals, guitar, ukulele) toured and recorded with the legendary vocalist Dolores Keane, is a former member of The Molly Hicks, and has three solo albums of her own. Yvonne Tiernan (vocals/ukulele/percussion) who toured the world with numerous bands, most significantly as the lead singer with 'The Chieftains’ and Juliana Erkkonen (fiddle and vocals) has been at the forefront of the Americana musical scene in Ireland and has released 8 albums with a diverse range of acts.