Debut album with a mix of original material and some standards from the bluegrass greats. Thirteen tracks: six original songs, three original tunes and four covers. This album highlights the vocal talents of Geraldine.
Dobro, five string banjo and mandolin are the instruments which are featured on most tracks. Two of the original songs showcase Kevin on vocal and demonstrate his finger picking guitar style which has been influenced by the likes of Missippi John Hurt, Doc Watson etc.
The Lee Valley String Band have been playing a mixture of Old Timey and Bluegrass Music for over 30 years.This album was recorded to celebrate their 30th anniversary and was produced by Jim Rooney. They are based in the city of Cork with a weekly session each Mon night at the Corner House, Coburg Street.
It has garnered good reviews and has received extensive airplay on all the major radio stations.
One reviewer referred to them as a 'national treasure'.The band members at the time of recording were; Mick Murphy: Mandolin, Mick Daly: Banjo, Kevin Gill: Dobro, Brendan Butler: Mandolin, Chris Twomey: Autoharp, Tana O'Brien; Guitar, Pete Brennan: Bass, Hal O'Neill: Fiddle,
For details: email kgill@eircom.net
The Rough Deal String Band are a Dublin Based Band with a very authentic old timey sound. Their love and passion for old-time stringband music is obvious on every track. They regularly play at music festivals in Ireland and England.
The band members are;
Tim Rogers: Fiddle and Vocals. Ben Keogh: Guitar and Vocals. Bill Whelan: 5 String Banjo.
Here's what The Old Time Herald had to say about them:
"The Rough Deal Stringband is not an American string band, but you would'nt know it from the sound of the music. Although Tim Rogers is from the United States, this is an Irish band composed primarily of mucicians who, while not born to the U.S. old-time music tradition, have come to love it and have made it theirs. They have also produced a very enjoyable CD that is a pleasure to listen to selection after selection."
For bookings and information contact 353 1 83331920 (tel and fax)
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New Album From this Old Timey Trio.
"Terrific, buzzing music from a busy, lively band which apologises for nothing."Fintan Vallely -The Sunday Tribune
"Rough Deal's blend of the modern and the ancient highlights the links between Celtic and American folk music. As mainstream popular entertainment hurtles treasure this trio's raw, livid passion."Edward Power -The Irish Times
Price of album-15 euros
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The Niall Toner Band's second album is now available. The album is called 'Mood Swing' and presents all original material from acoustic country to swing with some folk and bluegrass thrown in for good measure. If you liked the first album you are sure to want to get a copy of this one. See The Niall Toner Band website for details of the album and information on gigs etc,
This is first album recorded by the Niall Toner Band and contains twelve original numbers. This is the first Irish Album to be released with all original material. They describe their style of music as 'acoustic country'. It has received good reviews in many of the music magazines and good airplay on the radio stations in Ireland..
The Niall Toner Band are comprised of: Clem O'Brien vocals, guitar and mandolin, Dick Gladney, Bass and Niall Toner Vocals, guitar and mandolin.Contact:
The Rough Deal String Band
This third release from these three gentlemen make them the most prolific Irish recording artists in this field of music. They havn't changed their formula, just gotten better at serving it up. A must have for any old timey fan.
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This is the first release from this family band based in Athy, Co Kildare. Woodbine are a three piece band: two guitars, one double bass and three vocals. They set out to achieve a similar sound to the their live performance and have suceeded in this endeavour. Each member of the band takes a turn at lead vocals. Instrumental support is given by family member Clem O'Brien who adds harmony vocal, mandolin and dobro.
Chris Twomey
This is Chris Twomey's first solo album. It features Chris on vocals, concertina, guitar, harmonica but especially on autoharp. The range of music is from old time to bluegrass and includes celtic tunes. Here is what Jim Rooney the great Nashville producer has to say about Chris.
"Country music is all about soul and personality. Chris Twomey's singing has both. He comes right into your heart and stays with you. That's the true test of a great singer. Let him into your heart and you'll find a friend for life."
Latest album by the Niall Toner Band. 'Mood Swing' contains 15 originals. Western Swing, Country and bluegrass - you will find it all here. The album features guest banjo players on two tracks.
The Niall Toner Band are comprised of: Clem O'Brien vocals, guitar and mandolin, Dick Gladney, Bass and Niall Toner Vocals, guitar and mandolin.
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