Celestial Fire Band, Dave Bainbridge

Celestial Fire featuring Dave Bainbridge (Iona, Strawbs)

‘Celestial Fire’ brings together music from Dave’s solo releases, including his epic, critically acclaimed album ‘Celestial Fire’ along with music from his band Iona.

Featuring Dave Bainbridge (Iona, Strawbs, Jack Bruce) the wonderful voice of Sally Minnear (Lord of the Dance), bass genius Simon Fitzpatrick (Carl Palmer), Frank van Essen (Iona, Barbara Dixon, Within Temptation) and Dave Brons (Solo Artist, Guitar Idol Top 10).

“Soaring guitar passages, stunning keyboard work, and inspirational waves of orchestral prog….Bainbridge gives us moments of startling musical fury giving way to pastoral acoustic moments….Celestial Fire's sweeping, often majestic music combined with the thoughtful and literate lyrics..….more than once I had tears in my eyes, and that's enough for me.
Bert Saraco www.tollbooth.org

“Dave’s fluid, emotional guitar playing, epic keyboard work and expansive compositions combine into one of this generation’s most powerful and original musical voices.”
John Kellogg (producer - Chicago, Foreigner, Black Crows, Deep Purple, ELP etc)

"Dave Bainbridge is a genius of immeasurable proportions….working with artists as varied as Buddy Guy, Jack Bruce and IONA. If you are unfamiliar with him it's time to make amends. Trust me."
Nick Beggs (Steve Wilson, Steve Hackett etc, etc)

"Dave is the worlds most underrated guitarist AND keyboardist in any genre; and this spectacular album (Celestial Fire) proves it. If this doesn't rocket him into the Prog firmament, then I'm a girl from Surrey."
Troy Donockley (Nightwish, The Bad Shepherds)

Celestial Fire played their first live dates in the autumn of 2015. Here is a small sample of the feedback we’ve had:
“The brilliant and brand new Celestial Fire band...a spectacular evening of high emotion and genius talent!!” Rowena

“What a gig! Beautiful music, played by amazing musicians. Dave, Dave, Frank, Sally and Simon... I salute you all.” Aaron

“It was brilliant! Dave is almost like Steve Howe and Rick Wakeman rolled into one! Sally Minnear is a lovely singer. It was one of the best gigs I've ever seen/heard.” Alan

“What a fantastic evening of music...It was so good to hear some of Celestial Fire played live and the musicianship from all involved was out of this world. Sally Minnear was incredible, Frank van Essen on the drums absolutely nailed it. Dave Brons was clearly loving every single note he was playing and that was infectious. Simon Fitzpatrick on bass was on another level. What a talent...what an amazing night.” Craig

“An absolutely epic evening watching the Celestial Fire band play the most intricately beautiful music. Incredible musicians. Unmissable.” Russ

“To hear loved tracks from the past come alive, & get the visual confirmation of the musical competence & sheer wizardry behind them was great, but even more than that was the 'feel' of it all; to experience the 'wall of sound' of the heavy stuff & the ethereal (spiritual) quality of the lighter sections was emotively powerful.... Intelligent, intricately woven, sensitively blended music, performed with integrity & superb skill. Can't ask for more! ....Thanks Dave & Co. ...Now to listen to the new CD once again.” Ray

“Thanks Dave Bainbridge for a brilliant time on Wednesday at Bilston. It was a great night” Joanna