The Bluehorses
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Founder | Liz Prendergast, Emily Grainger, Nic Waulker |
| Defunct | 2007 |
| Headquarters | Cardiff , Wales, United Kingdom |
| Products | Music albums, live performances |
The Bluehorses—sometimes referred to as The Blue Horses—were a Celtic rock ensemble originating from Cardiff, Wales. Their distinctive sound combined elements of rock with electric folk, highlighted by the unique feature of having two fiddle players leading the band. Their dynamic live shows earned them critical praise, with Allmusic recognizing them as "one of the roots scene’s most thrilling live performers."
The band was established in 1994 by vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Liz Prendergast, violinist Emily Grainger, and drummer Nic Waulker during their time at the Welsh College of Music and Drama. Between 1994 and 2007, the core duo of Prendergast and Waulker remained central to the group, responsible for composing the majority of their songs. Following the development of a dedicated audience through live gigs and several EP releases, they unveiled their debut full-length record, Cracking Leather, Skin and Bone, in 1997. Subsequently, Bridge Instruments—a producer of electric violins—endorsed the band.
Members
- Lizzie Prendergast (vocals, electric violin, Electric Celtic Harp, Mandocaster, synthesizer)
- Nic Waulker (drums, programming, arrangements, producer)
Discography
- Cracking Leather, Skin and Bone
- The Live Album
- Dragons Milk and Coal
- Ten Leagues Beyond the Wild Worlds End
- Skyclad
- Live at Saul Festival (DVD)
- Thirteen Fires (2007)