The Dolmen
The Dolmen | |
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The Dolmen at the Gothic & Fantasy Fair at De Broodfabriek in Rijswijk, Netherlands (2014) | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | United Kingdom |
| Genres | Celtic rock, pagan rock, gothic rock, alternative rock |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Members | Taloch Jameson Josh Elliott Connach Jameson Lena M. Paak Rob Van Barschot |
| Past members | Kayleigh Marchant Chris Jones Anja Novotny |
The Dolmen are an English, Weymouth, Dorset-based, Celtic rock/folk rock band that incorporate elements of Celtic, folk, pagan-themed, and historically based musical works into their largely original repertoire. Founded by singer and songwriter Taloch Jameson, the band has had various lineups over the four decades of its existence. Current band members are:
- Taloch Jameson (lead vocalist, guitar)
- Josh Elliot (electric guitar, vocals, whistle)
- Connach Jameson (electric guitar, bass guitar, vocals, drums)
- Lena M. Paak (keyboard, bass guitar, vocals)
- Rob Van Barschot (drums)
Essential non-musician members of the band are lyric contributor and collaborator, Mark Vine and sound engineer Kirsty Kelly.
The majority of the band's songs and music are composed and produced by multi-instrumentalist Jameson. On more recent albums the other band members have contributed lyrics, musical compositions and production assistance.