STEPH GEREMIA – The Open Road (2009)
A fantastic debut from flautist Steph Geremia. Described by Irish Music Magazine as “an unexpected treasure… an outstanding recording” and one of Folk World’s ‘top ten trad albums of 2009’. Featuring a stellar line up of guest musicians: Johnny ‘Ringo’ McDonagh (bodhran), Michael Rooney (harp), Brendan O’Regan (bouzouki), Jim Higgins (percussion), Alan Kelly (accordion), Tola Custy (fiddle) and Matt Griffin (guitar). The Open Road is considered as one of the essential Traditional Irish Flute albums of recent times.
1. GREEN FOREST jigs (3:03)
2. THE ROAD TO BALLYMAC reels (3:10)
3. DAVY MAGUIRE’S reels (3:25)
4. CARPE DIEM jig / reel (4:25)
5. ALASDAIR’S air / 5/8 (5:51)
6. JIMMY LYON’S highland / reel (3:05)
7. THE CONSPIRACY reels (4:14)
8. LINNANE TERRACE jigs (2:48)
9. THE GARSUN WHO BEAT HIS FATHER reels (3:19)
10. MCGIVNEY’S FANCY hornpipes (3:38)
11. SEAMUS TANSEY’S reels (3:54)
12. O’REILLY’S FAVORITE jigs (3:35)
total running time: 44:40
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ALAN KELLY GANG – The Last Bell (2014) alankellygang.com
Stalwarts of contemporary trad, the Alan Kelly Gang are a creative force all about tasteful arrangements, groove, energy and musicality of the highest order. Their superb new album, The Last Bell, which has been over a year in the making, is an uplifting, pristine collection of original and traditional music that inspires a feeling of joie de vivre throughout. 12 tracks – 8 instrumentals and 4 songs.
Produced by Capercaille’s Manus Lunny and includes Alan Kelly Gang members:
Alan Kelly (piano accordion), Steph Geremia (flute, lead vocals, whistle & soprano sax), Alasdair White (fiddle), Tony Byrne (guitar), Manus Lunny (bouzouki, guitar, harmony vocals & additional programming)
PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS:
Ewen Vernal (double bass), Jim Higgins (percussion), Martin O’Neill (bodhran), Eddi Reader (guest lead vocal & harmony vocals), Aidan Brennan (guitar & harmony vocals), Ian Carr (guitar), John Douglas (guitar & harmony vocals)
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ALAN KELLY GANG – Small Towns and Famous Nights (2011) alankellygang.com
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“beautiful music from master musicians” Irish Music Magazine
The Alan Kelly Gang’s first official band album – though on the road as a touring band for many years, this is the first time the four have taken to the studio together to produce and record a collaborative work. Distinctive, pulsey and upbeat – including 8 instrumental tracks and 3 songs, one of which is the highly evocative Connemara featuring Eddi Reader on vocals.
Guest musicians also include: Jim Higgins, Boo Hewerdine, John Douglas and Kevin McGuire.
1. GALWAY REELS reels (4:12)
2. HOPALONG hop jig / jig / reel (5:17)
3. THE GARDEN song (3:48)
4. BRETON WOODS march / gavottes (4:39)
5. GROUNDED REELS reels (3:07)
6. GOLDEN PIPE jigs / reels (5:18)
7. CONNEMARA song featuring Eddi Reader (4:53)
8. BIRDMAKER fling / 7/8 (5:08)
9. DAWN JIGS jigs (3:54)
10. JOURNEY’S END song (3:53)
11. LOLLIE’S WALTZ waltz (2:53)
total running time: 42:77
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