Unless you’ve been living in a cave this year (like Fiddlefreak), by now you probably know about the debut release of Portland goth-folk group Black Prairie, released in April, titled Feast of the Hunter’s Moon. The band is comprised of three members of indie rock powerhouse The Decemberists, along with two other acoustic musicians from [...]
Posts Tagged ‘accordion’
Free Downloads from Black Prairie (MP3)
Posted in accordion, acoustic, dobro, female singer, fiddle, old-time, traditional, world, tagged accordion, acoustic, dobro, female singer, fiddle, old-time, traditional on August 3, 2010 | 4 Comments »
Three Mile Stone (MP3)
Posted in accordion, acoustic, banjo, Celtic, female singer, fiddle, Irish, mandolin, traditional, tagged accordion, acoustic, banjo, Celtic, female singer, fiddle, Irish, mandolin, traditional on May 3, 2010 | 1 Comment »
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. [...]
Altan: 25th Anniversary Celebration (MP3)
Posted in accordion, acoustic, Celtic, female singer, fiddle, Irish, 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 accordion, acoustic, banjo, Celtic, female singer, fiddle, flute, Irish, 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 [...]
Welcome
How to Comment
-
Recent Reviews
Categories
Archives
Tags
-
