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Reel Roots Announces Two Cincinnati Concerts

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I got this from Cole Imperi today. Than you Reel Roots for linking my blog to you 🙂

Reel Roots Announces Two Cincinnati Concerts


Two concert events to feature John Whelan, Tommy O’Sullivan, Brendan Begley, Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh
CINCINNATI—6 May 2010—Reel Roots Folk Music Alliance, a Cincinnati‐based Celtic music promoter, has announced two upcoming
concerts.
The first concert on Thursday, October 28, 2010 will feature Brendan Begley and Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh.
“Brendan and Caoimhín will be making their first appearance in our area,” said Kristen Kirby, promoter and owner, “This is a very rare
performance which makes it all the more exciting.”
Begley is known for his singing and for performing traditional Irish music on his accordion. Begley is also a member of the well‐known
band, Boys of the Lough. Ó Raghallaigh, originally from Dublin, Ireland, is a fiddle player known for his creative approach to the
traditional genre.
The second concert is Wednesday, November 10, 2010 and features John Whelan and Tommy O’Sullivan.
“John Whelan is a world‐renowned button accordion player and Tommy O’Sullivan is a noted singer and guitarist. The combination of
these two performers will make for a very special event for Cincinnati,” said Kirby.
Reel Roots is also hosting a giveaway on their website.
“The winner will receive two tickets to an event of their choice and a signed concert poster,” said Kirby. “Details are available on our
website at reelrootsfolkmusic.com.”
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2010 | BRENDAN BEGLEY & CAOIMHíN Ó RAGHALLAIGH
Venue: Madisonville Arts Center
5021 Whetsel Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45227
Free parking
Time: 7:00 pm, doors open at 6:15pm
Tickets: $18 in advance/$20 at the door
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2010 | JOHN WHELAN & TOMMY O’SULLIVAN
Venue: Molly Malone’s Irish Pub –Covington, KY
112 E. Fourth Street, Covington, KY 41011
Parking on street or paid lot
Time: 7:30pm, doors open at 6:45pm
Tickets: $18 in advance/$20 at the door
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For the latest on concert dates, artist interviews and more, please visit the Reel Roots Folk Music Alliance website at
http://www.reelrootsfolkmusic.com.
For more on this story, or to contact Kristen Kirby, please use the contact information and/or contact form available at
http://www.reelrootsfolkmusic.com/contact.
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ANNETTE GRIFFIN AT GAELIC PARK’S IRISH FEST, MAY 30th AND MAY 31st

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Hi guys, another public service announcement 🙂 Lucky for those of you who are in the location! She’s back.

ANNETTE GRIFFIN, to perform at

Chicago Gaelic Park Irish Fest, at the Emerald Stage

Sunday, May 30th from 4:15pm-5:30pm

Monday, May 31st from 1:15pm– 2:45pm

For the eighth time, Celtic songbird, Annette Griffin will perform at Chicago Gaelic Park Irish Fest on May 30th and May 31st . Gaelic Park’s core mission is to preserve Irish culture by providing great Celtic music, dance, and other forms of entertainment for everyone to enjoy. Traditional Celtic music lovers will drift in pure bliss with Annette’s crisp, clear voice and soothing melodies. Not only is she a great singer, but she is a talented harpist which clearly demonstrates her versatility. Get ready to be mystified with Annette Griffin on May 30th at 4:15pm and May 31st at 1:15pm.

ANNETTE GRIFFIN will perform at the Emerald Stage on both dates. Chicago Gaelic Park is located at 6119 West 147th St., Oak Forest, IL 60452. For more information, please call at (708) 687-9323 or you may visit www.chicagogaelicpark.org for details.

ANNETTE GRIFFIN:

This February, Irish singer and entertainer, Annette Griffin, is proud to introduce her music nationally to North America with, “Songs From The Heart of Ireland” her first cd release here.  The key track, ‘The Heart That Beats in Ireland,’is written by Irish songwriter, Brendan Graham, who wrote the world wide mega hit, ‘You Raise Me Up,’ with Rolf Loveland of the group, Secret Garden.  The song is about immigration and the sadness of leaving the Irish soil and then the happiness in returning to Ireland. The theme her is that there is always an Irish heart there to help, support and understand, as the song says, “
The heart that beats in Ireland beats all around this World.”

Other tracks include the ‘Isle of Innisfree’ from the movie, The Quiet Man, with John Wayne. Track number three on the cd is called ‘A Medley’ and includes a wonderful selection of great nostalgic sing along tunes, ‘Galway Bay’, ‘Sing Me An Old Irish Song’ and ‘A Mother’s Blessing’.  ‘The Rose of Allendale” is about the Irish immigration, leaving your loved ones but holding onto the memories.  The Cd also includes some modern popular tunes such as ‘The Wind Beneath My Wings’, ‘I Will Always Love You’ and ‘Let There Be Peace on Earth.’

Annette Griffin, was raised in a house that is over 300 years old and sits on the bank of a river surrounded by woodlands in County Galway on the West Coast of Ireland. Like the house, Annette comes from an amazing Irish Heritage, having been encouraged by her mother Frances, a gifted singer, pianist, organist and violinist, to play and sing music. As a young girl, Annette was also taught to play the Harp by the nuns in the local convent.  She spent many musical evenings in the house where she grew up, where music and singing were given an honored place.  Annette went on to study voice and music at the Royal Irish Academy of Music in Dublin and then was invited to join the prestigious group of entertainers, “The Bunratty Castle Singers”  in Shannon, Ireland where she was principal harpist and singer for many years and traveled all over the world performing. After Bunratty, Annette concentrated on her solo career and has had an amazing run including singing for President Bill Clinton, Prince Philip, and on invitation by Ireland’s president Mary Robinson to perform for the King and Queen of Sweden.

For the past 20 years Annette Griffin has been the principal entertainer at Ashford Castle, a beautiful 13th Century Castle set among 450 acres of parkland overlooking the spectacular lakes of the West of Ireland. Ashford Castle has played host to many international dignitaries and has recently been voted one of the top 12 hotels in the world. While at Ashford Castle, Annette has met many people from all over the world and has made many fans.

“Songs From the Heard of Ireland” can be purchased on CDbaby.com

www.AnnetteGriffin.com

http://www.myspace.com/annettemariagriffin

For further information/media contact Anita Daly, Daly Communications, (212) 772-0852 or anitadaly@yahoo.com

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Reel Roots Brings Celtic Music to Cincinnati this Fall!

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Ok guys. Those living in the are are fortunate to watch this gathering of all Celtic musicians from all over the globe to celebrate the vibrant spirit of  traditional music. Cole Imperi sent me an email to spread the news and so this is what I am doing right now. Another public service 🙂

Hi Baxter-

I wanted to let you know about a new  Celtic music focused group here in Cincinnati. They also are getting exclusive interviews with Celtic musicians (up on their website) and I thought you and your readers would be interested. You have such a great blog–I wanted to pass along the release and let you know you can do whatever you want with it!
If you feel as though it’s appropriate–please share this info!
My thanks,
Cole

Check this ink fr more details :http://www.prlog.org/10624729-new-promoter-brings-celtic-musicians-to-cincinnati.html

ANNETTE GRIFFIN, TO PERFORM AT THE VILLA ROMA RESORT AND CONFERENCE CENTER ON APRIL 24th!

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And now for our public service announcement…got this from the mail:

Annette Griffin, to perform at the

Villa Roma Resort and Conference Center

Starring popular Irish American singer Andy Cooney on

April 24th at 8:00pm

Celtic songbird, Annette Griffin will perform with Andy Cooney at the Villa Roma Resort and Conference Center on April 24th.  Traditional Celtic music lovers will drift in pure bliss with Annette’s crisp, clear voice and soothing melodies. Not only is she a great singer, but she is a talented harpist which clearly demonstrates her versatility. Get ready to be mystified with Annette Griffin on April 24th at 8:00pm.

The Villa Roma Resort and Conference Center is locates at 356 Villa Roma Road, Callicoon, NY12723. For information on tickets please call the resort at (845) 887-4880. You may also visit www.villaroma.com for details.

ANNETTE GRIFFIN:

This February, Irish singer and entertainer, Annette Griffin, is proud to introduce her music nationally to North America with, “Songs From The Heart of Ireland” her first cd release here.  The key track, ‘The Heart That Beats in Ireland,’is written by Irish songwriter, Brendan Graham, who wrote the world wide mega hit, ‘You Raise Me Up,’ with Rolf Loveland of the group, Secret Garden.  The song is about immigration and the sadness of leaving the Irish soil and then the happiness in returning to Ireland. The theme her is that there is always an Irish heart there to help, support and understand, as the song says, “
The heart that beats in Ireland beats all around this World.”

Other tracks include the ‘Isle of Innisfree’ from the movie, The Quiet Man, with John Wayne. Track number three on the cd is called ‘A Medley’ and includes a wonderful selection of great nostalgic sing along tunes, ‘Galway Bay’, ‘Sing Me An Old Irish Song’ and ‘A Mother’s Blessing’.  ‘The Rose of Allendale” is about the Irish immigration, leaving your loved ones but holding onto the memories.  The Cd also includes some modern popular tunes such as ‘The Wind Beneath My Wings’, ‘I Will Always Love You’ and ‘Let There Be Peace on Earth.’

Annette Griffin, was raised in a house that is over 300 years old and sits on the bank of a river surrounded by woodlands in County Galway on the West Coast of Ireland. Like the house, Annette comes from an amazing Irish Heritage, having been encouraged by her mother Frances, a gifted singer, pianist, organist and violinist, to play and sing music. As a young girl, Annette was also taught to play the Harp by the nuns in the local convent.  She spent many musical evenings in the house where she grew up, where music and singing were given an honored place.  Annette went on to study voice and music at the Royal Irish Academy of Music in Dublin and then was invited to join the prestigious group of entertainers, “The Bunratty Castle Singers”  in Shannon, Ireland where she was principal harpist and singer for many years and traveled all over the world performing. After Bunratty, Annette concentrated on her solo career and has had an amazing run including singing for President Bill Clinton, Prince Philip, and on invitation by Ireland’s president Mary Robinson to perform for the King and Queen of Sweden.

For the past 20 years Annette Griffin has been the principal entertainer at Ashford Castle, a beautiful 13th Century Castle set among 450 acres of parkland overlooking the spectacular lakes of the West of Ireland. Ashford Castle has played host to many international dignitaries and has recently been voted one of the top 12 hotels in the world. While at Ashford Castle, Annette has met many people from all over the world and has made many fans.

“Songs From the Heard of Ireland” can be purchased on CDbaby.com

www.AnnetteGriffin.com

http://www.myspace.com/annettemariagriffin

Annette Griffin will perform with Andy Cooney, at the Villa Roma Resort. Andy Cooney is popular Irish American singer, who has been christened by The New York Times as “Irish America’s Favorite Son.” Andy Cooney has been singing Irish songs all of his life and he started touring at age 19. Also performing will be comedian George Casey.


For further information/media contact Anita Daly, Daly Communications, (212) 772-0852 or anitadaly@yahoo.com

FDU
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Specializing in Niche Marketing, Promotion and Publicity
217 East 86th Street, #151
New York, NY 10028
212 772 0852 // dalycommunications@gmail.com

REPRESENTING BETTER MUSIC FOR THE WORLD
www.myspace.com/dalycommunications

Album Spotlight: Heart Strings by Moya Brennan

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Moya Brennan excels as a live performer. Being in the music scene since the 70’s , she has polished her craft while continuing to grow as an artist . Heart Strings is an album that has been in the market since last year and it is only now that I got my hands on it. I read a lot of good reviews about it but I could not really say so until I hear it myself. Being the lead singer of Clannad and  a big influence in the Irish Celtic music renaissance, no one can mention Irish music without having her name on the top list. That’s why she is labeled as the First Lady of Celtic music. Her voice is like a big hug.

Heart Strings is the product of her Netherlands and Germany tour from 2007 to 2008. What’s remarkable about her every live performance is that she is able to duplicate the same atmospheric power that her voice can do in the studio into the live show. The album opens with Tapestry which is a track taken from the album of the same title. Perfect Time is from her 1998 album released under Word label. The vocal overdubs is replaced by a male backing vocal. Mhorag’s Na Horo Gheallaidh, is from the early Clannad album Fuiam . Alisdair MacColla from Lore has a tamer and jazzed up arrangement . The ad lib part is prolonged by Uillean pipes, hand drums and fiddles. It is much more improvised by the acoustic guitars. So expect a longer version than the usual.

Molly Fair is done harp, voice flute and strings. Sailing Away from Two Horizons is toned down into acoustic jazz as opposed to the chillout trip hop flavour of the studio version. Gone are the Days which has become a personal favorite is as bitter-sweet as the first time I heard it on the album. The string section further added the warm touch…”nothing remains the same, why even the change must change”… this is the part that usually get to me. And yes that long instrumental part sounds as if it’s a song made in heaven’s veranda. Tunes Medley is a list of old Clannad tracks . Now these tunes were rearranged in a different way . Some of them done in a breakneck speed that sometimes make you question if Moya is indeed an acoustic metalhead insde. But of course such assumption is silly.

I Will Find You from Last of the Mohicans combines the original movie arrangement and Moya’s own approach. Vocally, this one proves that you don’t need studio reverb or wet editing to achieve magical effects. You just need the talent to do it. Merry Go Round and No One Talks both from Tapestry. The latter with great string arrangement.

In a Lifetime from Macalla is probably one track that has so many live experiences. This one could not live up to the original done with Bono. But then again , Brian Kennedy’s voice is just suited for the laid back arrangement necessary for this live track. Against the Wind from her first solo album. The vocal harmonies are flawless and the effect never fails to dazzle.Theme from Harry’s Game has the harp instead of the synthesized arrangement in the original hit…but still remarkable and thus closes this album.

The other album cover version

The other album cover version