We know you have your favorite festivals, events and faires that you frequent yearly and we’re hoping to be a part of them. If you would like to see Pictus at a fest, event, fair, party, etc. near you, drop us a line: info@pictusmusic.com and we’ll do our best to make it happen! (Including any relevant contact information for the booking authority helps tremendously. )

Pictus also does private events; weddings, birthdays, backyard bar-b-ques, bar mitzvahs, hand-fastings, and Viking feasts everywhere!

Visit the contact/booking  page or simply email: info@pictusmusic.com

Our only goals are spreading  joy and achieving world domination through the power of  primal music.

Thanks!

We don’t hide the fact that we are inspired, impressed and moved by those in our world of bagpipes and drums. We make no apologies for borrowing from their rucksack of music and performance. We never pretended to be 100% original. What we (and by “we”, I mean each individual band) are, is genuine. We believe in what we’re doing and we don’t compete with each other, but drink from the same musical drinking horn. It’s not just a “show” for us or an easy way to get drunk, make money and cavort with fair maidens or lads. We can be found sharing a stage, making noise, raising a glass or just enjoying each other’s musical talents whenever our paths may cross.

It’s in that spirit that I’d like to introduce to you, our dear members of Clann Pictus, those bands who are our inspiration, motivation and even our friends. (This is by no means a comprehensive list, just those who we know, listen to and are familiar with.)

Corvus Corax: We continually turn to this group of incredible showmen for ideas and inspiration. They continually push the envelope of what can be done with medieval music.  Using shawms, citterns, drums from all over the world and a giant hurdy-gurdy, they create an unparalleled sound .

CuDubh: This is the group we met in KC (before they were even Cu Dubh) and said “This is awesome!” And thus the twinkle in our eye that would eventually become Pictus was born.  The level of talent in this group is amazing. They are prolific songwriters, amazing musicians and damn fine people to drink and party with!

Wolgemut: We just recently discovered them and are devouring any video we can find of them. Amazing showmen!

Albannach: Although to many, it seems they may have recently digressed into the “get drunk, make money and cavort with fair maidens” camp (which we don’t consider a fault by any means!) you can’t deny they’re instrumental and influential in the world of primal drums and pipes (mostly drums.) They can certainly draw a crowd, so we gotta give ‘em props!

So go check ‘em out! Buy their CDs and support the bands who sit alongside us in the great mead hall that is music! And when you do look them up, tell ‘em PICTUS sent you!

Slainte’.

Introducing the “Pictus Library”. It’s a spot where we’ll post links to articles and information we find around the web regarding ancient cultures, religions, music and heritage.

There’s only a few articles up now, but we’ll add more as we continue to discover.

You can access the Pictus Library by clicking here  or click “Pictus Library” from the menu at the top.

Please spread the word, share the music, the website, the facebook page, etc. far and wide.

Let’s endeavor to make Pictus more than just a “band” and all of you more than just “fans”, let’s make this…CLANN PICTUS!

If you have a festival or event you’d like to see us perform, click here and drop us a line!

Come experience PICTUS!