The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #54091   Message #993901
Posted By: Big Mick
30-Jul-03 - 10:49 PM
Thread Name: Review: Big Micks CD 9Conking Celi Band)
Subject: RE: Review: Big Micks CD 9Conking Celi Band)
We are in our second run of this one, and in the planning stages for number two. I love the description given by Willie-O. We have never tried to be pure "Irish", rather we try to be a group of very proud Irish Americans, mixing our musical influences with our takes on the songs/tunes and being as original as possible in our arrangements. Or we take a great old song and blend with a synergistic (howzat fer a word)tune, as in the Carlow/Swallowtail arrangement. As musicians, we all understand how important validation from our peers can be. You have all made me feel very good. Thanks.

John, I appreciate your comments very much. Thanks for your ongoing support. When I get to your neck of the woods, the Guinness is on me.

All the best,

Mick