Soul-baring, seafaring, kilt-wearing Celts who happened to be born in South America, Banda Taverna is Brazil’s premier Celtic band. Playing iconic songs from the Celtic repertoire and powered by rocket fuel, they impact the crowd with high-energy stage dynamics, captivating voice harmonies, and original arrangements that show incredible mastery of each of their instruments. The final product is a unique rocking party session, bringing audiences of all ages to their feet and singing along.
Rafael Salobreña
Bodhran, Kazoo, Vocals
Rafael started music school at age 13, and performed on drums with numerous folk and metal bands before co-founding Taverna as the bodhran player. He’s known for his high energy on stage, jumping to the beat and revving up the crowd!
Gustavo “Fofão”
Guitars, Bouzouki, Vocals
Fofão has studied guitar under many great names in the Brazilian and World scene, as well as Celtic masters Jason O’Rourke, Claire McGreevy, Jamie McKeogh, Patsy O’Brien, and Ciarán Bolger. Best known in Brazil as a fingerstyle artist and online guitar instructor, he mixes Folk, Jazz, Latin, Brazilian and Bluegrass spices into the band’s recipe.