The Mountain Firework Company

A big hit in the 2015 and 2017 Rye Arts Festivals, this fab band of talented musicians provides a perfect backdrop for the often dark lyrics of front man Gareth McGahan. At their last Rye appearance they far sold more CDs than any other act the festival has booked. Their musical style takes its influences from folk, blues, Americana and other genres. Good time, up-tempo tunes are often the platform for serious lyrics.
The Mountain Firework Company is an acoustic 5 piece band. They came together over heartache and wine to create what has been described as “gorgeous folk/alt country pop, with equal parts darkness and cheeky humour ” and “alternative bluegrass with a dark treacle folk centre”.
And the band love the Rye audience – so much so that they have chosen Rye to launch their new album The Beggar’s Prayer!