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The Crowbars wanted everyone to know that our brother Don is stepping back from playing with the band. He’s very busy with his other music genres, gigs, teaching, and family, and frankly has better things to do. Of course, we all miss the “Thomsen fairy dust” – the incredible harmonies and unexpected rhythms he always adds to the music. We have loved the past 15 years of playing with Don and all of his contributions to the band, and we completely support whatever he decides is best for him.  The three of us are continuing to gig and develop new material all the time. We will invite Don to join us on special occasions, particularly the release of our new CD in early March, and we wish him nothing but the best.

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In 2010, multi instrumentalists Don Thomsen and James Hunter joined forces with guitarist Rick Rubin and fiddler Morgan Andersen in the configuration known as Floating Crowbar, fast becoming known as the best traditional Irish band in the area. Playing pipes, flute, whistle, banjo and mandolin as well as fiddle and guitar, Floating Crowbar create a high energy mix of Irish instrumental music and songs drawn from traditional and contemporary sources. Coming from a wide variety of backgrounds and musical interests, they bring together their common passion for Irish music, good humor, mutual respect and friendship into a show that will be enjoyed by any Celtic music fan. They now have five studio recordings and have just released a retrospective collection on vinyl, Old Favourites.

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    Publicity Photos

    credit: Bridget Green
    credit: Bridget Green
    credit: Bridget Green
    FC with Beare Island in the background
    FC with Beare Island in the background
    Credit: Jose Angel
    Credit: Jose Angel
    The cover of Torn Jacket - standing in front of the boathouse on Glanmore lake
    The cover of Torn Jacket – standing in front of the boathouse on Glanmore lake
    credit: Bridget Green
    credit: Bridget Green
    credit: Jose Angel
    credit: Jose Angel
    credit: Rick Singer

    FC Stage Plan

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    Promo Blurbs

    1. Floating Crowbar, Spokane’s premier traditional Irish band, delivers a high-energy blend of instrumental tunes and songs from both traditional and contemporary sources. Formed in 2010, the group features multi-instrumentalists Don Thomsen and James Hunter, guitarist Rick Rubin, and fiddler Morgan Andersen. Together, they create a dynamic performance that captivates Celtic music enthusiasts. With five studio recordings to their name, including their latest album “The Twisted Tree,” Floating Crowbar continues to enchant audiences with their passion and authenticity.

    2. Floating Crowbar, Spokane’s premier traditional Irish band, delivers high-energy performances that captivate audiences. Their latest album, The Twisted Tree, was glowingly highlighted by The Inlander as “a jovial collection of traditional Irish tunes without any unnecessary pomp.” Experience the lively spirit of Ireland with Floating Crowbar’s authentic and passionate music.

    For a glimpse of their dynamic performances, check out this video: