Nicola plays fiddle, viola and mandolin with Gael Warning, and has played viola in community orchestras and ensembles since her teens. Together with Tony over many years, she has built up an eclectic repertoire of tunes from Ireland, Scotland, Brittany, Galicia and Quebec. She loves playing for dancing and adding her own improvised harmonies and riffs to help create the band's own take on old and new tunes. 

After visiting Ireland and Scotland and learning Irish dancing in my 20s, I was hooked on the rhythms and melodies of the Celtic traditions which are a significant part of my ancestry. A trip to Quebec in 2008 kicked off learning many tunes from that region. I'm fascinated by the history and stories of the Celtic peoples and the music that evokes the courage, passion and heartache of the Celtic spirit. I am inspired by the playing of great fiddlers like Lindsay Martin, Nancy Kerr, Kevin Burke, Alasdair Fraser, Martin Hayes and Pascal Gemme, as well the songs of Cara Dillon, Enya and Loreena McKennitt. I also enjoy playing folk/classical crossover arrangements such as those by the Danish String Quartet, whose tune 'Gale Warning' inspired the name of our band. 

Tony plays guitar, whistle and bodhran with Gael Warning. He has been playing cornet, trumpet and piano from an early age and continues to play in various orchestras, bands and ensembles, as well as music teaching across the Canberra region.

Traditional folk music has always resonated with me, and in my late teens I taught myself Irish whistle and guitar.  It wasn’t until hearing the Celtic band Deiseal at a concert on Bodmin Moor while living in Plymouth, UK in the 1990’s, that I discovered the real richness and diversity of contemporary folk music, and the haunting beauty of the low whistle. Influenced by many other bands such as Clannad, Solas, Lunasa, Flook, Grada, Genticorum and Trouble in the Kitchen, we've had great fun learning some fantastic tunes over the years. Playing in Gael Warning is a wonderful opportunity to share this amazing music with friends and the community.

Wayne plays drums, bass and guitar with Gael Warning, including cajon and bodhran. Wayne loves to tinker with instrument making and often attracts questions from the audience about his latest creation. Since joining the band last autumn, he has helped us to create a unique sound that resonates with audiences of all ages.

I have been playing in bands and gigging since the age of 17. During the early 90s, a friend introduced me to Clannad and Enya. In 2001, I moved to Limerick, Ireland where I lived for a year. My friends took me around the various pubs where I discovered Irish trad and which led to a pilgrimage to Leo's Tavern in county Donegal. Playing with Gael Warning feels like reconnecting with long-lost friends.