Biography

Dante are a five-piece alt folk band from Edinburgh

started by brothers Sean and Liam McLaughlin. Though

the band is essentially the creative product of

songwriter Sean McLaughlin, he has certainly managed

surround himself with Edinburgh's finest; from ex-

Aberfeldy member and renowned Shetland fiddler, Vicky

Gray, to the much sought-after session drummer Michael

Field. Dante can also be seen occasionally utilising

members of Edinburgh's Jazz and Scottish Traditional

music scenes to add a variety of thoughtful

and eclectic colours to their folked-up indie rock.

{Members}

Sean McLaughlin - Vocals and Guitar

Liam McLaughlin - Bass Guitar

Vicky Gray - Fiddle and Mandolin

Mike Field – Drums

Zack Moir - Guitar and Saxophone

{Alternative Line-ups}

Full Band ~ (Including Full Drum Kit)

Folk Quartet/Quintet ~ (Acoustic Instruments, No Drum

Kit)

Sean Solo ~ (Acoustic Guitar and Vocals)

Pics

Releases

Emotive, raw and lyrical;

The captivating debut from Scottish Alt,

Folk band dante.

The {Monochrome EP} is the first release from

this Edinburgh-based alternative folk outfit.

Mixing Traditional and contemporary elements,

dante draw on rock and electronica to breathe

new life into the idea of Scottish folk music.

Fresh and original song writing by vocalist and

Guitarist Sean McLaughlin is complimented by a

group of stylistically diverse players who are

equally at home creating fiery, upbeat modern

roots music or Grand ambient soundscapes.

Equipment

Dante Use: