The Celtic folk super-group that invigorated the Irish traditional music scene, SOLAS breaks new ground by incorporating non-traditional Irish instruments such as guitar, banjo and bouzouki and interpreting a wide range of material in what some say are “surprising” ways. The combination adds a contemporary spice to SOLAS’ sound—but it’s a sound that remains rooted in Irish reels, jigs and other folk song forms. SOLAS celebrates its 15th Anniversary with the 2011-2012 tour.