The Bluehorses (also known as The Blue Horses) were a

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rock band from

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, blending a mixture of rock and electric folk, and notable for being fronted by two

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players. They built critical acclaim for their live performances and have been described by

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as "one of the roots scene’s most exciting live acts." The band was formed in 1994 by singer and multi-instrumentalist Liz Prendergast, violinist Emily Grainger and drummer Nic Waulker. when they were students at the

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. Throughout its life from 1994 to 2007, Bluehorses core comprised Prendergast and Waulker, who wrote the bulk of the material. After building a live following and releasing several EPs, the band released their first full-length album, ''Cracking Leather, Skin and Bone'' in 1997. The group subsequently received an endorsement from Bridge Instruments, manufacturer of electric violins.

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

References

External links

Official Band Website
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