Inspired by the writings of J.R.R. Tolkien, The Lonely Mountain Band seeks to transport the listener to the lands of Middle-earth. The stories are re-told through the musical styles of acoustic folk, celtic and new age. Drawing on years of experience writing and performing Celtic Rock and Folk with Fathom and now KING KELTIC, John now combines that with his love of JRR Tolkien’s fantasy fiction. Beyond the Western Seas; the first album, explores a...
There are quite a few convenient ways to enjoy and attain the music of the Lonely Mountain Band. We trust the fan community and lovers of music to support the band’s folk fantasy quest by getting the word out, buying a song or two, and not burgling the music. Firstly there is http://www.minstrelsongs.com – where you can purchase digital & CD bundles. You can also stream all the songs there for FREE! Then there is CDBaby – a...
The name of the Lonely Mountain Band music project actually came from the kinship (online gaming group) John founded in 2008 within the Lord of the Rings Online game. It could be said that the Lonely Mountain Band music project is the “namesake” of the Lonely Mountain Band online kinship. “I began playing Lord of the Rings Online in July of 2007, and I totally fell in love with the sub-creation of Tolkien’s world Turbine had...
I'm just a minstrel with a wandering horse...
-Swordsman of the Sky
