containR Fest | Clanna Morna

Hailing from the occupied territories of the Songhees, Esquimalt and WSÁNEĆ nations (Victoria, BC in
Canada), Clanna Morna brings their take on the Celtic Traditional genre to the west coast. Their sound is
rooted in the traditional Irish, Scottish and English music that many love, and features carefully crafted
arrangements, rhythmic spirited energy and captivating storytelling. Comprised of an ensemble of
multi-instrumentalists, their collective musicianship and attention to detail create a truly unique audience
experience.

Members of Clanna Morna have been arranging and performing traditional Celtic and original music for
over a decade in other projects, sharing their melodic arrangements and stories both locally and
internationally. Since their formation in the fall of 2020 Clanna Morna has toured Coastal British Columbia
multiple times as well as the Okanagan, delivering over 100 performances in just over a year together as an
ensemble. Notable performances include the 2022 Vancouver Celtic Festival, the 2021 & 2022 Victoria
Highland Games, 2022 Craigflower Music Festival, 2021 & 2022 season of the Oceanside Folk/Roots club in
Qualicum Beach, the Gorge Harbour Marina on Cortes Island, and the Earth Club Factory on Denman Island.
The band is comprised of Cody Baresich (mandolins, Irish bouzouki, tin whistle, percussion, vocals), Finn
Letourneau (fiddle, banjo, vocals), Mark Leigh (accordion, tin whistles, vocals), and Syver Berkley (guitar,
vocals). With the combination of traditional instruments featuring strong melodic leads, rhythmic guitar
accompaniment and foot percussion, the band covers a wide swath of musical ground. From high-energy
instrumentals to slow ballads, drinking songs to sea shanties, Clanna Morna brings a unique west coast
influence to Celtic & English folk. The band pays tribute to and takes inspiration from legendary
predecessors including The Dubliners, The Pogues, the Bothy Band, Planxty, The Clancy Brothers, and The
Wolfe Tones.