Ran into these traditional balladeers at Saint Andrew’s Pub near Times Square a few weeks ago and was really impressed by their vibrant live sessiun and had to get a copy of their debut CD, which is a great showcase of both Irish and Scottish traditional jigs and reels , played with raw talent, with the bonus of Kerry native, Mary Courtney (of Morning Star) on vocals, Donnie Ryan (also w/ Morning Star) on banjo, Patrick Madden’s fantastic fiddling (and crooning) and Shane O’Sullivan’s vocal accompaniment with twelve stellar tracks on this kicking demonstration of traditional Celtic music at its finest. Patrick Madden and Friends really put teeth into the old and weathered (yet still thriving and lifting you from your seats, thanks to this merry band) face of Gaelic traditional sound. And their rocking renditions of “P is for Paddy”, “Go Lassie Go”, “Loch Lomond”, “Fiddlers Green” and “Caledonia” , displaying a real connection to the roots of traditional Ireland and Scotland, make this mighty release, a must listen. Get your own copy at CD.baby.com …The exemplary banjo playing and fiddlers finesse is reason enough to not let this brilliant CD pass you up. And don’t forget to see them live every Saturday night, 9 PM to 1 AM at St. Andrew’s Pub at 140 W. 46th Street, Manhattan.
-- Rory Dubhdara, Radio Rebel Gael
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