Introduction

Togmor combine originality and energy in a fast moving electric set that has a wide appeal to both fans of Celtic roots music and fans of contemporary folk rock. Their music is carefully crafted to combine a vibrant mix of powerful modern rhythms with a traditional Celtic feel. Togmor interplay blazing bursts of jigs and reels with evocative acoustic songs to create a dynamic web of sounds.

With 19 years and several CD's behind them, Togmor have been playing their own energetic brand of Celtic rock/folk music at music venues, arts centres and festivals around the UK and Europe including their own hosted Togfest festival in Milton Keynes. They have shared the stage with a wide range of musicians including Lindisfarne, Rock, Salt & Nails, Shoogleniffty, The Oyster Band, Fairport Convention, Ron Kavanagh, Whippersnapper, Kate Rusby and Labbi Siffri to name but a few.

The distinctive sound of Togmor brings together a huge range of talent...

Founder member Ian Rowe with main vocals and acoustic guitars
Two dynamic fiddle sounds that interplay the classical/ jazz background of Julian Pentz on five string electric violin with the Scots fiddle style of Euan Forrester
The commanding but effortless melodeon of Gareth Warren
Pete Jelfs with his rock steady bass lines.
Chris Davy - Drums and percussion extrordinaire

****The name Togmor comes from the Gaelic meaning ‘the big lift’. It is the name of the crane that pulled The Mary Rose to the surface of the sea...