Folk-Legacy's 'Irish in America' reviews

Subject: Folk-Legacy's 'Irish in America' reviews
From: Liam's Brother
Date: 29 May 01 - 09:53 PM

Mariner very kindly started a thread on this topic earlier this evening. As a way of acknowledging and thanking Sandy, Caroline & Rob Paton of Folk-Legacy Records for their support and help as Bob Conroy and I brought the compelling musical story of 200 years of the Irish experience in the United States to compact disc, I just wanted to start this thread with the words "Folk-Legacy." No offense, Mariner; thank you very much, I had neither seen nor heard of the review. Sandy, Caroline and Rob: thanks for believing in us.

Here's Mariner's quote...

Thought ya'll might be interested in the following review from The Sunday Tribune (Dublin,27th May, 01) of... "Irish in America". "Nicely crafted, gutsy ballads set to guitar and banjo. Singing is passionate, backing and tunes by fiddler Brian Conway, accordianist Billy McComiskey, and piper Eliot Grasso are tight and well placed. Tales of work, hardship, outlaws and politics by exiled 19th century lyricists include Milner's 1856 "West Rutland Marble Bawn" and Conroy's "Billy the Kid". "Hard Working Miner" in placed in anthracite mines, "Scovill's ", in a steel mill, "Mc Nally's" in slum housing. Other pieces are tales of railroad working, Irish soldiers in the Revolutionary and Civil wars,all with strong union consciousness. Exhaustive notes give huge dimension to this hugely -interesting album."

Sounds good to me, I'm off to my local record shop look for a copy A.S.A.P.

Subject: RE: Folk-Legacy's 'Irish in America' reviews
From: JedMarum
Date: 30 May 01 - 12:21 AM

I can second these words of praise! I've sent a couple of copies of this wonderful CD to friends, and enjoy listening to the album frequently. We've decided to learn a couple of its songs too. Great stuff, Dan!

Subject: RE: Folk-Legacy's 'Irish in America' reviews
From: GUEST,Martin Ryan
Date: 30 May 01 - 08:00 AM

Sorry Dan! I spotted that review and meant to forward a copy to you. The writer, of course, is Fintan Vallelly.

Regards

Subject: RE: Folk-Legacy's 'Irish in America' reviews
From: jeffp
Date: 30 May 01 - 08:27 AM

I'm not surprised at the good review. I've heard these guys play before, and they are great! Billy McComiskey and Eliot Grasso have taught at Augusta Heritage Center and are doing a lot to spread the tradition and keep it alive. Keep it up, guys.

jeffp