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Gaelic Storm

Gaelic Storm, an energetic Celtic rock band, was a very inspiring group for Acoustic Vagabondi. Gaelic Storm originates from Santa Monica, California, and tours internationally, playing various traditional Irish and Scottish songs. Like Gaelic Storm, Acoustic Vagabondi enjoys playing with similar energy when performing.

Gaelic Storm

The Ragbirds

The Ragbirds have been a great inspiration to Alena, who traveled abroad in Europe, learning different folk songs in each place she visited. The Ragbirds are known across the country for their eclectic collection of world music and folk tunes. Alena reveres lead singer and violinist of the group, Erin Zindle, who also plays a variety of other instruments, including banjo, mandolin, accordion, and percussion. Similarly to The Ragbirds, Acoustic Vagabondi plays not only Celtic music, but also folk songs from Italy, Finland, and Romania.

The Ragbirds

Related Groups

CrossBow	Alena is also a member of CrossBow, a Celtic-music band from Grand Valley State University. CrossBow, originally formed in the fall of 2011 by students who had been members of the Chelsea House Orchestra together, expanded to 13 members by fall of 2012. CrossBow plays not only traditional Celtic music, but also covers of popular Indie, pop, and alternative songs, as well as some original music.
Charlie D	Charlie D plays a variety of covers, including The Beatles, FUN, Adele, Billy Joel, and various others. His own original music is also very popular, both in the United States and abroad. Charlie D frequently travels around Europe, busking in the streets and meeting new people. He is also a member of the popular duet Bruiser Charles. He was a great inspiration and for Acoustic Vagabondi and has played music with the band on many occasions.
Jepokryddona	Jepokryddona, also known as the Finnish "Spice Girls," are a Swedish-speaking band of girls and women Finland. Originally formed in 1994, Jepokryddona plays traditional music from Jeppo, a village located on the western coast of Finland. Most of Jepokryddona's music is played on violin, accordion, and with vocals. While in Finland, Alena had the opportunity to sit in with the band and learn some of their traditional wedding music. Jepokryddona tours internationally, having played in the United States on various occasions.