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Timeless Traditions ~ Malachi Cush

by dianes on Feb.22, 2010, under Album/CD reviews, Irish Artists, Malachi Cush

Timeless Traditions, released in February 2009, is Malachi Cush’s fourth album and follows successes with his debut album Malachi, New Day and Celtic Heartbeat. It is an exceptional collection of traditional Celtic songs enhanced by Malachi’s effortless laid back style and smooth mellow voice.

A favorite of mine is County Tyrone. I listen and my minds eye sees those vividly green high holy hills.                 The Donaghmore Exile, another favorite, is a perfect example of Malachi’s expertise at storytelling.
Peggy Gordon is beautifully done as a duet featuring Deirdre Bonner. Her lovely voice compliments Malachi’s and reminds me of Mary Black’s Anachie Gordon. They also join voices to sing Ned of the Hill.

Mention should be made of the considerably talented artists and musicians Plunkett McGartland, Brendan Monaghan, Davey Muldrew and Declan Magee who so ably contribute backup. I would highly recommend this album to anyone and find myself listening over and over again. The songs  are each a little different from the other and are well done and enjoyable listening. I just wonder how this one slipped past me when it first came out. It’s a winner for sure!

Timeless Traditions Song list:

Young Matt Hyland
Lover’s Heart
Ned of the Hill
Step it out Mary
The Wild Goose
The Donaghmore Exile
Spanish Lady
I Wish my Love was a Red Red Rose
Peggy Gordon
The Creel
County Tyrone
A Soldier’s Farewell

 

Timeless Traditions - new cd by Malachi Cush
Timeless Traditions

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Visit Malachi Cush at:

Myspace:  http://www.myspace.com/malachicush

Website:  http://malachicush.net/

Fansite:  http://www.malachimad.com/

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Story by Eoin Harrington

by JaneW on Feb.09, 2010, under Album/CD reviews, Solo Performers

By PriscillaR

I never know who or what I will find as I casually surf the Internet. I was fortunate enough recently to come across a singer/songwriter named Eoin (pronounced Owen) Harrington.

Although Eoin had played piano and guitar since he was a boy in Dublin, Ireland, he became a chemical engineer as an adult and ultimately accepted an engineering position in San Francisco. There he was inspired to write and sing his own songs. I for one am glad he did! His CD “Story” was released in  2009. It is full of songs that make me either want to dance or just listen to the intriguing lyrics. My particular favorites are “I’m Sorry”, “Play Your Piano”, and “Last Temptations”. This CD is available through CDbaby, ITunes, and Amazon.

Do yourself a favor and check out his website: eoinharrington.com. There you will find videos of Eoin performing, music from his album, and his 2010 gigs that have been scheduled so far. Eoin is also on Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, and YouTube. Please don’t fail to check him out; you will find a new favorite!

Song List

Close Proximity
Move Along
Play Your Piano
They Won’t Catch Us Now
So Wrong
Beautiful Thing
Addicted
Never Be Lonely
Already Done
Gave It All Away
No Way, No How
I’m Sorry
Last Temptations
Is It Over

Eoin Harrington: STORY


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A Mothers Lullaby – Mickey Coleman

by dianes on Feb.07, 2010, under Album/CD reviews, Irish Artists, Mickey Coleman, News

Last fall Mickey Coleman and Plunkett McGartland sat down with Malachi Cush on his Sunday Morning Jukebox radio program and discussed Mickey’s newest song and upcoming album, A Mothers Lullaby. During a lighter moment and as friends do, Malachi poked fun at Mickey about being referred to as the “next Irish folk sensation.” Obviously self-conscious about the reference, Mickey responded without hesitation; “talkin the talks one thing, but walkin the walks another.” Prophetic words…. With his A Mothers Lullaby, Mickey most certainly is “walkin the walk” in the footprints of the likes of Christy Moore and Bob Dylan. Mickey advocates for powerless abused children, innocent casualties of war having no escape from the devastation, loved ones left to cope with suicide, the end of political corruptness, the unemployed and those unfortunates caught up in the associated turmoil. For this album, Mickey has written lyrics guided by his conscience and from his heart. His fine voice lending so much power to the words they take your breath away. Having Plunkett McGartland accompanying Mickey on some of these songs is the perfect compliment to the richness and clean clear sound of the new songs.

A Mothers Lullaby is the next step in Mickey’s journey up the road to becoming one of the great folk singers both in Ireland and here in the states. He’s surely “walkin the walk” with A Mothers Lullaby!      Brilliant Mickey, just brilliant!!!

The reasons why Mickey wrote Mothers Lullaby have been explained eloquently by Mickey himself and would be diminished by any synopsis I could pen here. Visit his MySpace page and read his blog: Mothers Lullaby (why I wrote this song). http://www.myspace.com/mickeycoleman1

Locked Gates, a narrative written by Patricia Campbell, draws not so subtle parallels between County Tyrone’s recent past and present day Gaza. It is brilliant in its simplicity. Agree or disagree with Mickey’s recitation, where and when he spent his formative years makes him uniquely qualified to give voice to these words.

With Brighter Day Mickey describes the strife occurring in present day Ireland, both the Republic and the North. In three short verses Mickey covers dissention and hope for reconciliation, unemployment, alcoholism, corrupt politicians, poor or non existent services, wasteful excess and child abuse. Plunkett McGartland gives added depth to this piece with his considerable talents at the piano.

Mickey wrote Miss You More Than Words Can Say for a mother who had lost her 22 year old son to suicide. It has been included in a charity album, From The Heart, and performed by Mickey during a benefit concert last July to raise the profile of the Suicide Awareness campaign.  This song is beautiful and it’s great to see him share it with a wider audience.

Pillow of Tears gives a voice to faceless closeted children abused by clergy. The stark honesty of Mickey’s words strongly illustrate the almost unbearable pain suffered from these ugliest of acts.

This man writes, sings and plays from his heart whatever the topic. Don’t let his more serious songs overshadow the other touching, more traditional songs penned by Mickey for this album.

Writing, singing and playing from the heart is clearly illustrated  with Culdaff. (a village in Donegal on the Inishowen peninsula). In this one Mickey tells the sad story of high hopes, disappointment and resignation over what will never be, and almost unbearable loneliness for home.

Stranger in the City weaves a tale of youthful exploration, immaturity of decisions made and the wisdom of realizing what’s important in life.

Your Love Pulled Me In and Can Always Count on You are most obviously written for a special person. The first song is the story of finding love at the exact right time, the second a confirmation of love and commitment to a present and future together.

Judgement Day is a genuinely happy tune that’s unashamed by its tilt toward good old fashioned country and western. It’s a toe tapping sing along song that will bring a great big smile to your face. Hard to choose which is more fun, Mickey’s words or Plunkett’s honky-tonk piano style in this one.

A Mothers Lullaby song list:

Mothers Lullaby

Locked Gates

Brighter Day

Your Love Pulled Me In

Miss You More Than Words

Pillow of Tears

Can Always Count On You

Judgement Day

Stranger in the City

Culdaff

Purchase A Mothers Lullaby on Mickey’s website: http://mickeycoleman.com/index.html

Now available at: Apple iTunes and

Mickey Coleman: A Mothers Lullaby

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Peat & Barley: On the Brink

by Stacey on Dec.30, 2009, under Album/CD reviews, Peat & Barley

Peat & Barley are Bill Mitchell, on the hammered dulcimer, and Becky Ross on the fiddle. Bill has been playing the hammered dulcimer since 1992, and Becky, classically trained on violin, took up playing Celtic fiddle music in 1991. Bill and Becky have been playing together, as Peat & Barely since 1996.

I usually listen to music most at work, and I have recently started listening to their On the Brink album. I find it quite soothing at times, especially the first track, Prince Charles. It is like a balm, healing the rough edges of my day. After that, the second track, Miss Spence’s Reel, gets my toes tapping slightly, bringing a wee smile to my face, and a pleasant greeting to my lips, should a customer just happen to walk in at that moment.

The entire album goes to and fro, flowing from soothing, all the way to being slightly mischievous, and back again, as most Celtic music does.

This album is wonderful as background music, non-distracting, but pleasing to the ear.

The track lineup is as follows:

* Prince Charles
* Miss Spence’s Reel-Sleep Soond ida Moarnin’-Willowfjord
* Harper’s Waltz
* Rakes of Mallow
* Haste to the Wedding-Swallowtail Jig-Blackthorne Stick
* Wantoness Forever-Tae Dautan Me-The Auld Man’s Mare’s Dead-Peat Fire Flame-Glenburnie Rant
* Covewood
* Holborn March-Mairi’s Wedding
* Wedding in Ennis
* Poached Pork Chops-Spootiskerry-The Easy Club Reel
* Bonnie at Morn
* Flowers of Edinburgh-Jackie Tar-Off to Livermore

This Peat & Barley CD, along with others, is available at CDBaby, or through the Peat & Barley website. http://www.peatandbarley.com/

Peat & Barley: On the Brink
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The Cure by the Saw Doctors

by JaneW on Dec.29, 2009, under Album/CD reviews, Irish Artists, The Saw Doctors

The Saw Doctors began to see some success in Ireland back in 1988. After a steady climb they burst on to the scene in the US in 1997 when one of their songs Never Mind the Strangers was used in an ad campaign by Guinness Beer to launch their Harp Lager. Although their songs are all heavily influenced by their lives in Ireland, they have been favorably compared to the Beatles, the Byrds in sound and Bruce Springsteen in that they pay homage to the trials and tributes of the working class not the conspicuous consumer types.

This album was released in 2006 and is up for album of the decade on Irish Central. There is a variety of styles and topics on this cd. The songs combine the wisdom learned only by life experience as well as a few good old fashioned love and love lost songs. The songs reflect life in a band as well as more universal themes everyone can identify with like parenthood, Christmas and thoughts about the past and the future. From the beautiful Stars Over Cloughanover to the thought provoking Funny World this cd will keep your attention and provide hours of entertainment. It certainly earns the right to be considered as Irish Album of the decade. This cd can be found at Amazon and major record stores as well as ITunes.

Song List

1. Out For A Smoke
2. Last Summer In New York
3. Addicted
4. Stars Over Cloughanover
5. If Only
6. Wisdom Of Youth
7. Vulnerable
8. Me Without You
9. Going Home
10. Your Guitar
11. Funny World
12. I’ll Say Goodnight

Their official website is http://www.sawdoctors.com
Their my space page is http://www.myspace.com/thesawdoctors


Click on album cover above to download from ITunes

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Where Were You by Stile 13

by JaneW on Dec.14, 2009, under Album/CD reviews, Irish Artists, Stile 13

stile13 Stile 13 is another great group I stumbled upon at MySpace. This cd showcases the talents of Irish songwriters Gerry and Martin O’Malley. They gathered 11 other wonderful voices to create this group. With so many singers, the cd delivers a wonderfully eclectic mix of songs and can’t be pigeonholed into any one genre. There is truly something for everyone here, from acoustic ballads to songs with a more pop sound. With both male and female lead singers interpreting the various songs, the cd offers something new with each track.

I’m really hard pressed to choose a favorite song. Each one is special and takes you along on a musical journey through the magical stile 13. Where Were You and The Evangelist really stand out but they are all so good that I am constantly changing my mind about which one I like best. I’ve been listening to this cd most of the weekend and I’m still loving it.

This cd was launched at a party at the Sugar Club in Dublin in July of this year. It is currently available through Road Records in Dublin and at ITunes but will soon be available at cdbaby. I will post an update once it becomes available.

Song List

Where Were You
Don’t Need A Reason
The Evangelist
Dreamin’ Your Dreams
Reaching Out For Tomorrow
Said You Loved Me
Recede Into the Blue
You
As I Sit Here
The Waiting Room
Put It Out There
Required
Stile 13

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You can hear samples of this cd at the group’s myspace page http://www.myspace.com/stile13 This cd was recorded at Malbay Studios. Gerry and Martin’s first cd Freeflow can be purchased at the studio website http://www.malbaystudios.com

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From The Heart – Kells

by dianes on Nov.29, 2009, under Album/CD reviews

Contemporary & traditional Irish music from Kells live artists and most recorded live at Kells – Portland. All proceeds from the sale of this CD benefit Providence Child Center, a special care center for disabled children and their families.

CD available in Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub and also at their online store

kfthcropOK, I confess, I’m a huge fan of traditional Irish music, both vocal and instrumental. Bagpipes, bodhran, whistle, fiddle, acoustic guitar, harmonica; they all set my toes to tapping. From The Heart contains all of these instruments as well as a group of great musicians and very talented singers mixing them together, playing them solo and singing along to the music they make.

It is, therefore, understandable that I am unabashedly in love with this CD and have been since listening to it for the first time. I do have some personal favorites in the lot but my choices may not be yours and to be honest, all are great entertainment, well done, and more than worth the cost of the CD.

7 Nations begins the recording with a snappy traditional bagpipe instrumental combining three different tunes, “Colonel Fraser/The Big Parcel/Elzik’s Farewell,” and sets the tone for the songs that follow. 7 Nations also end the compilation with “Scream,” a completely different, more contemporary style of bagpipe and vocals number. They are definitely opposites but both excellent choices for inclusion in the album.

I am especially fond of “Nova Scotia.”Can’t tell you why, it’s just a rousing fun tune that makes me smile and sing along. Mentally, I find myself hoisting a pint in my local pub and adding my own hoots and shouts to those of the singers whenever I hear it.

“Spanish Lady” on the other hand has never been a particular favorite of mine but I must tell you that this version and Peter Yeates on the acoustic guitar, makes me want to listen over and over again.

For pure silliness, give Ken Larson & Peter Yeates doing “I Wish They’d Do It Now “a listen and be prepared to laugh along. And, if you like the pounding of the bodhran, you will be replaying this cut whenever the album plays.

The live Kells jam session recording of “Johnny Jump Up,” gives Gaelic Storm’s version from the movie, Titanic, a run for its money (sorry GS fans). Anyone who doesn’t want to get up and dance to this rendition just isn’t listening.

In the short time I’ve had this album, it has become a favorite and I listen all the time. For me it’s pure enjoyment and some serious Celtic sound. If you’re a fan of Celtic music, I would highly recommend the addition of this album to your collection. Both the music and the donation made to Providence Child Center will make you feel good inside.

dianes

Song List:
7 Nations – Colonel Fraser/The Big Parcel/Elzik’s Farwell
Peter Yeates & Ken Larson – Spanish Lady
Cu Lan Ti – Miss Monahan’s Reel/The Congress Reel
The Makem Brothers – 23rd of June
Tom May – Rocky Western Bays
Cronin & The Foggy Dudes – Gap of Dunloe
Ken Larson & Peter Yeates – I Wish They’d Do It Now
McAleese & Douglis – Nova Scotia
James McNally – Fairytale of New York
Kells live jam session – Johnny Jump Up
7 Nations – Scream

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Sephira by Sephira

by JaneW on Nov.26, 2009, under Album/CD reviews, Irish Artists, Sephira

sephiraSephira is an Irish act comprised of two sisters, Ruth and Joyce O’Leary. Their self titled cd is the second from these talented sisters combining some of the songs from their critically acclaimed cd Believe and an EP also entitled Sephira. The years of musical study they have done is obvious from the first crystal clear note. While this is more classical than I generally go for, the girls won me over right away. There is a magical quality about the songs and they could serve as a soundtrack for every girl’s life or the life they dream of having. There is a little Jane Austen heroine in the atmosphere that will touch every woman. This cd will speak to the romantic in anyone. I especially loved Love of My Life and My World. Time was hauntingly beautiful. All of the above mentioned were written by the sisters. They also do a wonderful job on David Gates’ If. Three of the cuts are live performances. This one is perfect to pop in the cd player and mellow out even the toughest commute. Seriously, the idiots will actually drive better when you’re listening to this cd.

I could find very little to be critical of here. I think I would have liked a little more emphases on the lovely voices when the cd was mixed and slightly less on the music which does seem to overpower them in a few places. I can’t wait to see what they do next time. I am hoping they bring even more passion to the next one and take us deeper into their magical, musical world.

Song List

  • Dreams
    If
    Angel
    Love Of My Life
    Time
    Reflections
    My World
    Don’t Trust Tango
    Come Home To Me
    Sunrise
    El Tango De Roxanne/Libertango
  • Visit them at their myspace page http://www.myspace.com/sephira or at their website http://www.sephira.ie/

    This cd is available at Itunes or at cd baby

    Sephira: SEPHIRA
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    Happy Songs Of Death by Marc Gunn

    by CelticFawn on Nov.23, 2009, under Album/CD reviews, Marc Gunn

    marcgunn12Marc Gunn, singer/songwriter, has created yet another hit with his latest title Happy Songs Of Death.  I have to admit, when I first saw the title of this CD, I was skeptical, but after listening, I love it.   The CD is made up of traditional Celtic music, as well as some original songs, which include Red and Black (a song about the Bubonic Plague) and Won’t You Come With Me (about a sailor being murdered by a green-eyed herring-gutting girl). If anyone can make such topics entertaining, it’s Marc. His latest cd adds to an impressive discology that is not to be missed. Be sure to stop by cd baby and give this cd a listen. I promise you’ll find yourself singing along. You need add this one to your collection. It’s not too early to be planning the music for your St Paddy’s Day bash. This one is perfect party music even if you aren’t having a wake. ;)

    Song list

    Isn’t It Grand, Boys?
    Won’t You Come with Me?
    Twa Corbies
    Clementine Blues
    Johnny Jump Up
    Jug of Punch
    Red, Red and Black
    Whiskey, You’re the Devil
    High Jeannie High
    Rosin the Bow
    Foggy Dew
    Waxies Dargle
    I’ll Drink from Dusk ‘Til Dawn

    Marc Gunn: Happy Songs of Death (The Wake)
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    Wicked Tinkers: Their First CD

    by Stacey on Nov.23, 2009, under Album/CD reviews, Wicked Tinkers

    wickedtinkers1I have recently become a fan of Wicked Tinkers. I have heard about them before, but never checked them out. After checking out their website, and listening to the sample they have on that site, I was hooked.

    So, when Fanrealm staff members recently got to tour CDBaby, I took advantage of being there, and got Wicked Tinkers’ very first CD.

    On the back of the CD it says, “It’s Not About Pretty”, and they weren’t lying. It is however, about pipes, drums, and music.

    The songs that really grabbed me were Wallop The Cat, and The Pumpkin’s Fancy. I liked the other songs, but I loved these 2 .

    I am looking forward to adding their other CD’s to my collection as finances permit.

    If you love to listen to pipes and drums, this is the group for you. I hope to see them live and in person sometime. I think another working vacation  is in order.

    The entire song line up is as follows:
    The Bird Set
    Hugh Ross Set
    Seal Set
    Strathspey & Reel
    The Odd Set
    The Ferret Set
    Wallop The Cat
    6/8 Marches
    The Pumpkin’s Fancy
    A Flame of Wrath
    Aaron’s Set
    Toasty Set
    Fiollaigean
    Hornpipe/Jig Set

    Other CD’s by Wicked Tinkers
    Hammered
    Loud
    Banger For Breakfast
    Whiskey Supper
    Rant

    Official Wicked Tinker Website
    http://www.wickedtinkers.com/

    Wicked Tinkers: Wicked Tinkers
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    Songs For My Mother by Ronan Keating

    by Stacey on Nov.06, 2009, under Album/CD reviews, Irish Artists, Ronan Keating

    ronansfm By Stacey P.

    I discovered Ronan Keating last year, after listening to Phil Coulter’s Songs I Loved So Well. After hearing his voice on the last song, Town I Loved So Well, with Phil, I felt I needed to hear more from this man. While he isn’t well known on this side of the pond, he is known around Europe and Australia.

    I have several of his CDs. I prefer the more recently made ones compared to the older ones, but there is something worth listening to on every disc.

    Now, normally, I would be skeptical about a CD that is almost all cover songs, but this one is very good. It starts out with a rendition of Cyndi Lauper’s Time After Time. While I still prefer Lauper singing this, I do think Keating’s version is worth a listen or two. Make You Feel My Love is absolutely beautiful.

    I am not really a big fan of Both Sides Now, or Vincent, I do think this artist has improved upon them. I even find myself singing along to them, when I least suspect it. Momma’s Arms is so touching.

    The traditional songs on this album blow me away. Carrickfergus, and Wild Mountain Time are 2 of my favorites on this disc. I never thought that I’d like anybody besides Elvis Presley singing Suspicious Minds, but Keating does a wonderful cover.The last song on the disc, This Is Your Song, quickly rose to be one of my favorites. If you have a good mom, had a good mom, or know a good mom, you can picture her with this song. It is a song about what mothers inspire in their children, and how it sticks with us as we grow into adulthood and beyond.

    The complete song list

  • Time After Time
    Make You Feel My Love
    Both Sides Now
    Vincent
    Carrickfergus
    I Believe I Can Fly
    Mama’s Arms
    The Wild Mountain Time
    Suspicious Minds
    This Is Your Song.
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    Irish Drinking Songs For Cat Lovers by Marc Gunn

    by JaneW on Nov.02, 2009, under Album/CD reviews, Marc Gunn

    mgtdtc2 Marc Gunn is a singer/songwriter/musican/creative genius from Austin, Texas. I have been a fan of his for many years and have several of his cds. They are all in the line up for reviews but somehow this one bumped its way to the top. You don’t have to be the possession of any cats to enjoy this cd, but it does have a deeper meaning if you are. Marc has cleverly taken many of the most beloved Irish drinking songs and given them a special feline twist that is at once hysterical and deeply disturbing when you can visualize your cats doing these things all too clearly. Once you stop laughing be sure to listen again. In spite of the lyrics these songs are beautifully performed like all of Marc’s are. It’s hard to pick a favorite here but the Demented Cat Game would probably win out by a cat’s whisker. All I can say is, Andrew Lloyd Weber, eat your heart out.

    Song List

  • Wild Kitty (parody Wild Rover)
    A Cat Named Rover (parody Gypsy Rover)
    The Mining Ship the Red Dwarf (parody Bonnie Ship the Diamond)
    When Kitty Eyes Are Smiling (parody When Irish Eyes Are Smiling)
    Lord of the Pounce (parody Lord of the Dance)
    I’ll Tell My Cat (parody I’ll Tell My Ma)
    The Cat Came Back… The Cat’s Perspective
    Black Is the Color (of My Cat’s Fur)
    Cats Chasing Butterflies
    The Demented Cat Game (parody Patriot Game)
    Black Kitty Paw (parody Black Velvet Band)
    Catnipping Green (parody Fiddler’s Green)
    The Old Grey Cat
    Furagone’s Wake (parody Finnegan’s Wake)
    Jasper Tabby Kitty Cat-y (parody The Barnyards of Delgaty)

    This cd would be a perfect Christmas gift for that hard to please cat lover on your list. ;)

    This cd is available at cdbaby along with many more of Marc’s cds. For more info on Marc check out his website http://www.marcgunn.com/ and his myspace page www.myspace.com/marcgunn And be sure to catch his celtic music podcasts www.celticmusicpodcast.com/

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    What’s the Rumpus? by Gaelic Storm

    by JaneW on Oct.30, 2009, under Album/CD reviews, Gaelic Storm

    rumpus Now that one of my all time favorite bands is back in the studio working on the next cd, I though it was more than time to review their last one. Like all the previous cds, this one is great music and great fun. Lots of original tunes here, many based on the real life adventures of members of the band. I know that Patrick Murphy had a run in with a famous movie star while working at a bar because I heard him say so with my own ears and I have certainly never known an Irishman to be less than truthful. Although this cd does contain a song called Don’t Let The Truth Get In The Way (Of A Good Story) so I guess you can never be sure. :?

    We are also introduced to Darcy’s Donkey here (another absolutely true story, sure as you’re born) who went on to become the group’s mascot and tours with them now. The beast even tweets! He is one smart ass! Short of losing a limb or two, your day could never have been bad enough to not have your mood delightfully improved by this cd. This and a Guinness or two will change your whole outlook for the better. If you have never heard this cd, you have been sadly deprived so click though to Amazon and give it a listen. And buy if for Pete’s sake. Do you have any idea how expensive donkey chow is? To say nothing of sharing a tour bus with livestock. How did Noah ever manage?

    I do have a favorite song on this cd. Bet you can’t guess which one it is, being completely truthful and of Irish descent myself. ;)

    Song List

  • What’s The Rumpus?
    Lover’s Wreck
    Darcy’s Donkey
    The Mechanical Bull
    Human To A God
    Slim Jim And The Seven Eleven Girl
    Don’t Let The Truth Get In The Way (Of A Good Story)
    The Samurai Set
    Beidh Aonach Amárach
    Death Ride To Durango
    Faithful Land
    If Good Times Were Dollars
    Floating The Flambeau
    The Night I Punched Russell Crowe

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    Wait For Me by O’Malley’s March

    by JaneW on Oct.29, 2009, under Album/CD reviews, O' Malley's March

    Wait For Me by O'Malley's March

    Wait For Me by O'Malley's March

    I have a hard and fast rule that I just have to clean off my desk when the stacks get higher than my head. I reached this point 3 days ago and so I actually started doing it today. Lo and behold, I found one of my favorite cds, which, of course, I had to pop in to listen to so I decided to share it.

    This is not a new cd. It came out in the year 2000 but it is still for sale at cd baby. Click here to listen to some samples. CD baby has both the cd and the mp3 downloads available. Amazon has just the mp3s. The album is a really nice mix of traditional tunes, covers and original material. The title song Wait For Me is an original piece and tells the tale of a young man about to emigrate from Ireland to America. It’s hard to narrow down my favorite songs but if I really had to they would be Native People (another original tune) and May the Road Rise Up To Meet You, a cover of the Roger MCGuinn take on the traditional Irish wish.

    O Malley’s March is a Baltimore band. Check out their website http://www.omalleysmarch.com/ For info on their appearances and other cds. Now I HAVE to get back to cleaning off my desk. Who knows what else I will find? :?


    Song List

  • An Clar Bog Deal
    Native People
    Mary of Dunloe
    Sportin’ Paddy / the Custom House / the Bloom of Youth
    May the Road Rise to Meet You
    Home Fires
    O’Malley’s March
    Wait For Me
    Sean Bui / Whelan’s / Paddy Taylor’s / the Trip to Athlone / An Buachaillin Bul
    Kitty McGee
    Oliver’s Army
    Reddigan’s / Limestone Rock / Miss Ramsay’s
    South Baltimore Lullabye
    Song For Justice
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    Gutter Anthems by Enter The Haggis

    by JaneW on Oct.26, 2009, under Album/CD reviews, Enter the Haggis

    Enter the Haggis Gutter Anthems

    Enter the Haggis Gutter Anthems

    by Stacey P

    I’ll start out by saying every time I play this at work, I have to skip the intro. I get weird looks from both co-workers, and customers thinking I am on some religious bend. After that, this CD is full of energy that keeps me moving through work and beyond.

    The Little and the Leaves starts, and I can immediately feel the energy. The instruments are the first thing that I notice. Usually it’s voices I notice, not so much the instruments. But with this group, the guitars, pipes, and fiddles rule. They do sing, and the words are good, but it’s the instruments that I really pay attention to with this group.

    And the names….
    The names of some of ETH’s songs just grab you before you even have a listen. Like “Noseworthy and Piercy”, or “Did You Call Me Albatros”. You know you just have to find out what that is about.
    If the song itself doesn’t explain it, you can find the explanation in the insert of the cover.

    I swear if this group is ever in my state I am gonna see them. I have yet to do so, but from what I have heard from others, this group is well worth the effort, and I am determined to find out in person.

    Song List

    Intro
    The Litter and the Leaves
    Cameos
    DNA
    Did You Call Me Albatross?
    Noseworthy And Piercy
    The Death of Johnny Mooring
    Suburban Plains
    Real Life/Alibis
    Murphy’s Ashes
    Sea of Crutches
    Bury My Demons
    The Ghosts of Calico
    Lights And Cars
    Broken Line

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