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Celtic Christmas (25th Oct 2000)
Members of Iona past and present have united with producers Nigel Palmer and Nick Fletcher to record Immanuel, the latest release in the Celtic Expressions of Worship series. The album, recorded in May and June this year features Joanne Hogg, Troy Donockley, Terl Bryant, Dave Fitzgerald and Tim Harries among others. The album will be available through Kingsway Music in the UK. Instrumental tracks from Immanuel, along with other pieces from the Celtic Expressions series may well appear on a compilation album in the USA shortly, possibly under the band name "Kildare".
Rhythm House on Fire (09th Jun 2000)
Tongues of Fire is the name of a new worship compilation from US-based Rhythm House Records, who have been responsible for US releases from Terl Bryant, Dave Fitzgerald and Adrian Snell and who are currently working with Kato. The compilation draws together material by a wide range of artists, including Ben Okafor (currently preparing to release his new album), Maire Brennan, Dave Fitzgerald and Terl Bryant. The label claims the album represents music from across the world and say it is dedicated to exploring new sounds within the context of worship. No UK release dates are currently available.
Ravenchild Iona Members (21st Apr 1999)
The latest album from Maddy Prior, Ravenchild, features Nick Beggs,
Terl Bryant Leaves Iona (30th Sep 1998)
Terl Bryant, the acclaimed drummer/percussionist with celtic-prog group Iona has announced he is to leave the group. Bryant, who also lists session time with artists such as Steve Taylor and who has released two solo projects, said in a letter to fans published at the group's website that he had spent a lot of time praying and thinking about his decision and tht he feels this is the right time to leave.
"I am immensely proud of my years with Iona and have been thoroughly blessed through the time I have spent working with the band. The Holy Spirit has touched and ministered to me countless times at concerts, during recording, and in our travels together. The members of the band have also taught me so much. Although I don't truly know what the future holds, it is with my favourite song in mind, 'Edge of the World', that I feel I must 'turn and face the sea', and leave Iona to sail off in God's plans. Thank you all out there too for your encouragement and support - I value your prayers!"
Band member Dave Bainbridge responded to say that while they were sad to lose Bryant from the band but respected his decision. Bryant and his drum ensemble, Psalm Drummers, should still join the group for their appearance at the Royal Albert Hall next May.
New Iona Drummer Is An Old Friend (30th Sep 1998)
Within a week of the departure of their previous drummer, Terl Bryant, Iona have found a replacement. Frank van Essen played with Iona during some of the very early days of the band and, playing percussion on Book Of Kells and contributed his violin skills to Book of Kells and Beyond These Shores. Van Essen had recently left a popular Dutch band feeling that God was leading him to something new, and all parties involved feel that this is more than just happy coincidence. The new lineup plan to get together next month in Ireland to work on new material.
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