Latest CD Between Two Shores
This is an eclectic
slice of Celtic music--a potpourri of flute, whistle, guitar, fiddle,
pipes, drums and vocals,
Cry for Unity
with a touch of electric guitar, is a slow-paced plea for an end to the
sectarian violence in Northern Ireland.
Gallant Band
praises the patriots who made it possible for Ireland to become a free
nation, while a la similarly states it is time for all to experience
peace, freedom and liberty.
Step Together
is an expatriate's remembrance of the small things that go a long way in
forming community in rural Ireland while
I Want to Come Back
portrays the importance of and need to hold on to memories.
"Here
Comes the Night"
continues the theme of the warmth of distant but pleasant memories. The
fiddle and percussion-backed
Life of the Party
jauntily detailing a road trip through the west of Ireland, has a
catchy, pleasing rhythm. Nashville sounding
Bonfires
fueled by harmonica backing, with percussion and electric guitar
touches, solidly captures the revelry of a 'fest in May' party, or as
commonly known in Ireland as Bonfire Night.
This
compilation includes sixteen original songs, all written performed and
produced by Brendan. Special thanks and appreciation to some prominent
studio musicians. Bob Henke, (Dr. Hook / Glen Campbell) Guitars, Music &
Vocal Arrangements. Ron Rutowski, (Glen Campbell) Fiddle, Banjo,
Mandolin. Jonathan Yudkin (Kathy Mattea) Guitars, Mandolin, Nashville
Production, and Ron Livingston