House of Hamill

House of Hamillowes its existence - almost entirely - to a series of cancelled flights. Rose BaldinoandBrian Buchananfirst found themselves onstage together at the 2014Folk Alliance Internationalconference in Kansas City. Rose’s bandBurning Bridget Clearywas scheduled to perform, but inclement weather prevented two of her bandmates from flying. Desperate to salvage the showcase, Rose approached Brian, who she knew fronted Canadian celtic rock bandEnter the Haggis. She thrust a guitar into Brian’s hands, pulled him onstage, and the two just clicked. Four years and hundreds of shows later, the duo was booked to play a closing slot at a Colorado festival, so they hired a bass player and drummer to fill out their sound. By the oddest of coincidences, their hired bandmates’ flights were canceled the day of the show. A frantic Facebook post introduced Brian and Rose to local musicianCaroline Browning, who joined them on bass for the weekend. Once again, the chemistry was undeniable, andHouse of Hamillbecame a trio. Today, Pennsylvania-basedHouse of Hamillis a fixture on festival stages across the US, and have shared their music and stories on the country’s premier folk stages. Their original song “Banks of the Brandywine” was a Grand Prize winner in the 2024John Lennon Songwriting Contest, and the video for their all-violin cover of “Sweet Child O’ Mine” amassed over 16 million views on Facebook, where it was shared over 400,000 times. The band's newest release, “Wildfire,” marksHouse of Hamill's most compelling work to date. Featuring their strongest and most exciting songwriting, “Wildfire” is filled with lyrical depth, sophisticated vocal and instrumental arrangements, and hooks that are simply irresistible. This album captures the vibrant energy and creativity that have become the hallmarks of aHouse of Hamilllive show. Whether they’re ripping through a set of original jigs and reels, adding lush three-part harmonies into traditional folk ballads, or cracking…