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"Spancil Hill" by Jed Marum
Jed Marum is a music man. His sound is similar to Dublin City Limits with a touch of Texas Green Grass and Houston in the Rare Ould Times. He mixes Irish melodies with Appalachian rhythms and Tall Texas Tales. All of this is spun out in a festive frame of mind, with the most emphasis falling on the vocals. An amazing listen!
Similar Artists: Alex Beaton, Appalachian Folk-styles, Brian McNeill, Chieftains, Clancy Brothers, Doc Watson, Ed Miller, Jed Marum, Seamus Kennedy, Tim O'Brien, Tommy Makem, Wolftones
His music was inspired by the Isle of Arran. He is Ed Walker. Since he was a teenager, Walker has been a musician. In fact, he is currently a music tutor and examiner for Rock School in the United Kingdom.
"Arran is a magical place. I wanted my music to reflect that," Walker said.
His music does just that, reflecting not only the magic but the spirit of Arran.
Murphy's Law provides a myriad of different songs. They perform mainly Celtic music from the old countries, along with the music from the colonies. These forms have evolved from the musical heritage that Celtic settlers brought with them when they ventured to New Zealand looking for a better life. They found it. And Murphy's Law is glad you found their music!
Kenny Klein is a fiddler, singer, guitarist, songwriter, and all-around performer! He's a veteran of Renaissance festivals, concert venues, and smokey country bars. Not only is Klein well known for his serious song, but he also performs his own original works with his tongue planted firmly in cheek.
Being a songwriter makes him a natural storyteller, and he has tales of his Renaissance festival life that are truly amusing. Yet, his song lyrics are often evocative and full of folklore and myth as well as the more comedic tunes.
Klein originally hails from New York City, but has traveled throughout the United States and Europe. He has played the main stage at various shows and pubs and has won fiddling contests in New York and Kansas.
Sweet Amaryllis is a trio of ladies who play music from the Renaissance and Early Baroque period. The instruemnts of choice are the harp, cello and flute. Their music consists of original arrangements of instrumental pieces.
Their mission is simple: to bring Renaissance music back to the Renaissance Festival scene." In fact, Sweet Amaryllis can be seen at various Renaissance faires on the East Coast. Their perfomrances are lively and sassy, and definitely spotlight their high level of musicianship and fun performance style.
It was at the age of four that Kierah began playing the violin. At five years old, she was introduced to fiddle music, which she has played with a passion ever since. She finds this type of music very close to her own Irish roots. For years, she has been performing at fairs and weddings and has been a regular busker at Vancouver's Granville Market for the past six years. Just last summer, Kierah took on audiences in Dam Square, Amsterdam and the streets of Nice in southern France, leaving audiences amazed at her talents.
Kierah is currently studying grade nine Royal Conservatory. She received "first class honors with distinction" for her grades four, six and eight conservator exams. She is also a disciplined and dedicated member of the Semiahmoo Strings Senior Orchestra.
By the age of ten, Kierah began composing her own fiddle and piano compositions. She is able to create a style that is uniquely hers and has had the great privilege of being taught by such fiddle greats as Gordon Stobbe, Daniel Lapp, David Greenberg and Troy MacGillivray
This fiddling virtuoso began composinig music for the fiddle and the piano at ten years old. She creates in a style uniquely her own—west coast style! She has had the privilege of being taught by such fiddle greats as Gordon Stobbe, Daniel Lapp, David Greenberg and Troy MacGillivray.
Andy Hillhouse accompanies Kierah on guitar for the CD.
Ancient Times invites all who listen to their music on a journey. The music will sweep you away from the days of times past, to those that await in the days ahead of us. Life is a journey, and Ancient Times guides listeners down a path...to a destination yet unknown. The haunting melodies call up visions of the past, the present, and the future.
Allison Barber has been described by Irish America Magazine as having a "sean-nos style beyond her years" and a talent that touches hearts and souls. This Irish-American singer/songwriter is indeed all of that. In fact, she can capture her audiences' attention from the very first note.
Living in New York City, she finds her self in high demand as a singer in the traditional scene. Barber has also had the privilage of performing with a vareity of renowned msuicians and groups. The purity her voice brings and the earthy soulfulness of Irish music is a good mix. Her first CD, Traveling Home, is a great example of what Celtic music today should sound like.
She currently performs with some of the best traditional musicians in what is known as The Allison Barber Band. What they offer is traditional and contemporary music that is fun and exciting. Add her haunting vocals with the energy of the arrangments of jigs and reels, and it is a sound that audiences will not soon forget.
Allison Girvan's sound is a combination of traditional music from around the world with stunning arrangements that honor the timelessness of both the tunes and the lyrics. The lyrics express loss, hope and love. They explore dreams and prophesy. They are emotional. They are the words of a poet, that somehow transport the listener through time and culture.
Girvan's music career is as decorated as can be. She has seen experience as a professional singer, arranger and director. Her voice has been included in performances with ensembles, as well as being featured as a soloist.
In 1993, she began a musical relationship with John McDermott that has placed her on many recordings, international tours, and on the PBS special, "A Time to Remember." She will also be featured on the December 2007 Christmas Special with John McDermott. Her first CD, entitled "Resonance" is primed with her amazing vocals and her unique sound.