Traditional music can be a funny animal. For example, the most exciting and creative players may never perform in public other than the occasional pub session or after-hours festival jam. This is a part of the tradition: old-time Irish and Appalachian fiddlers were usually farmers and tradesmen, just like the rest of us working stiffs. [...]
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Three Mile Stone (MP3)
Posted in Celtic, Irish, accordion, acoustic, banjo, female singer, fiddle, mandolin, traditional, tagged traditional, fiddle, banjo, acoustic, mandolin, Celtic, female singer, Irish, accordion on May 3, 2010 | 1 Comment »
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 | 2 Comments »
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. [...]
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 | 6 Comments »
“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 [...]
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