The news that Altan was working on a recording of symphonic arrangements was met with some trepidation by Fiddlefreak. After all, traditional Irish music always seems to sound best in its native habitat… a pub, a kitchen, or a dance hall. Singer/fiddler Mairead Ni Mhaonaigh admits, “Ireland isn’t known for its opera or classical music. [...]
Posts Tagged ‘accordion’
Altan: 25th Anniversary Celebration (MP3)
Posted in Celtic, Irish, accordion, acoustic, female singer, fiddle, traditional, tagged accordion, acoustic, Celtic, female singer, fiddle, Irish, traditional on March 7, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Solas: The Turning Tide (MP3)
Posted in Celtic, Irish, accordion, acoustic, banjo, female singer, fiddle, flute, tagged accordion, acoustic, banjo, Celtic, female singer, fiddle, flute, Irish on February 10, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
“The Turning Tide” (Compass 4530) from Irish-American supergroup Solas will be released on February 16, 2010. For readers who are already Solas fans, this release will be a familiar listen. It fits like a comfy, well-worn glove: one part exciting tune sets, brilliantly arranged and impeccaby performed; one part gorgeous, ethereal songs from vocalist Mairead [...]
Whiskey Chimp: Barely Right Now (MP3)
Posted in Cajun, accordion, acoustic, banjo, bluegrass, dobro, fiddle, male singer, mandolin, swing, ukulele, tagged accordion, acoustic, banjo, bluegrass, Cajun, fiddle, male singer, mandolin, swing, ukulele on May 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
It has been almost a year since Fiddlefreak reviewed a live show by Whiskey Chimp, calling them “seven deadly sons who are bound for glory, or Hell in a handbasket.” We have been proven prophetic by their brand new third full-length record Barely Right Now (FP Records). On this CD they seem to fuse into [...]
Blame Sally: Free MP3 Download
Posted in accordion, acoustic, female singer, mandolin, rock, singer-songwriter, tagged accordion, acoustic, female singer, mandolin, rock, singer-songwriter on May 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Night of 1000 Stars (Opus Music Ventures), the fourth full-length record from Blame Sally, will be released on May 8. For all my fellow Fiddlefreakers who dig the pop-rock side of the folkie spectrum: sally forth and get your hands on the new record from Blame Sally. These four velvet-vocaled ladies from San Francisco have [...]

