Given the quantity of Celtic and Western folk performers I've seen on here, I thought some of ye might be interested in the CDs I found at Barnes and Noble this evening. It's called "Cowboy Celtic" by David Wilkie and Co. They've got another called "Cowboy Ceilidh" Here's link to a track listing: Track listing for Cowboy Celtic Track listing for Cowboy Ceilidh I was intrigued to find such compilations available, having performed in a Cowboy (not country, not western, but cowboy) band for many years, and now pursuing music of a more Irish nature. I picked up "Cowboy Ceilidh", and found that I knew almost all of the songs already, and that they were - to my ear - rather well done and combined! (The set of Buffalo Gals/Old Chisolm Trail/Blacksmith's Reel is rivalled only by the set of Cowboy's Lament(with extra verse referring to the Bard of Armagh)/Kean O'Hara) All I have to say is: Yippee! Something that makes sense (since a ton of actual cowboy music has its roots across the pond) and is well done. Something I had thought about, but couldn't find enough people to cross genres to do. Something I'll have to do in the future! I highly recommend the CDs. Best wishes! -J
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