| clavelle |
Posted on: 23-Oct-2011, 05:05 PM |
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This is the latest studio CD from this celtic-rock powerhouse fronted by Ian Byrne, a Kansas City resident and native of County Wicklow, Ireland. The rest of the band members are Steve Phillips, guitar & mandolin; Brent Hoad on fiddle & mandolin; Norm Dahlor on bass & banjo; Tommy Sutherland – drums & percussion, and Joe Miquelon on keys, accordion & organ. Their stellar songwriting and musicianship is once again showcased in this new release.
My first off hit on the initial listen was the title track, Wanderin’ Life and Times, catchy rhythm and melody, a good story, and an easy to remember and sing-a-long-to chorus. I immediately hit the back button, and listened to it again. Please Come Home is an anthem to the brave men and women serving in the military forces, and is sure to be a massive crowd pleaser. With haunting whistle at the start and amazing harmonies by the lads throughout, this new tune is going to bring tears to the eyes of many audiences as those who serve are honored and remembered.
Appalachian Paddy is a treat for the listener, the longest track on the CD at 7m 40s, it tells the story of Dinny and his fiddle, his emigration to America and witnesses the transformation of traditional irish music into the hill music of the Appalachian mountains. More history is served in Orange Plank Road (battle of the wilderness), the story of this civil war battle is told in this song, the music is old-timey, and is simple yet memorable. The lyrics once again shine through in this retelling of a true story – something The Elders are known for doing.
You’ll be rocking out and singing along to Building a Boat, Seven Years and Whiskey on the Fire, all wonderful foot tapping tunes. Station #9 the loudest, fastest, rockingest track on the CD is massive in its sound, tempo and arrangement. The more you hear it, the more you love it!
The story of our times is told in Common Man, the working man providing for his family, working his fingers to the bone. The theme of the times is continued in Forever Friend, and What a House – what a world we could have if we all worked together instead of against each other (hear me, Congress?).
As always with The Elders, every single track is excellent; well written, performed and produced. This is a must have CD for your collection! |
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Forum: Celtic Music · Post Preview: #303290 |
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| clavelle |
Posted on: 12-Mar-2009, 01:56 PM |
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Elders New Cd "Gael Day" to be released St Patrick's Day...
To all Elders fans out there.... and new folks, who don't know they are Elders fans yet, the new CD is released officially on St. Patrick's day. I believe you can pre-order online now at www.eldersmusic.com.
Watch out for the fab anthem - Luck of the Irish (seriously, its gonna blow your socks right off your tootsies), and lots lots more wonderful new music.
It's been a long time coming, three years since the last studio album, and I think it's going to have been well worth the wait! I get my copy on Saturday at the Elders annual Hoolie in Kansas City... I can hardly stand the wait. |
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Forum: Featured Artists · Post Preview: #276809 |
| clavelle |
Posted on: 12-Mar-2009, 01:50 PM |
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To all Elders fans out there.... and new folks, who don't know they are Elders fans yet, the new CD is released officially on St. Patrick's day. I believe you can pre-order online now at eldersmusic.com.
Watch out for the fab anthem - Luck of the Irish (seriously, its gonna blow your socks right off your tootsies), and lots lots more wonderful new music.
It's been a long time coming, three years since the last studio album, and I think it's going to have been well worth the wait! I get my copy on Saturday at the Elders annual Hoolie in Kansas City... I can hardly stand the wait.
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Forum: Celtic Music · Post Preview: #276807 |
| clavelle |
Posted on: 27-Oct-2006, 04:35 PM |
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Saw ETH at the Colorado Irish Festival and the Kansas City Irish Festival's this year. Then they played a great (indoor) gig earlier this month in Denver, how lucky were we??
They are wonderful musicians, so talented, and great guys as well. I've barely taken Soapbox Heroes out of the CD player since the summer - played equally with my Hunting for Haggis, Elders Racing the Tide and Flogging Molly CD's. One Last Drink is amazing..... 
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Forum: Celtic Music · Post Preview: #171524 |
| clavelle |
Posted on: 27-Oct-2006, 04:30 PM |
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We saw Gaelic Storm over the summer, at the Kansas City Irish Fest. Those lads always put on a great show. And I agree, Kelly's Wellies is just HILARIOUS!! |
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Forum: Celtic Music · Post Preview: #171523 |
| clavelle |
Posted on: 22-Sep-2006, 12:45 PM |
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I have The Elders - Live at the Gem, great DVD recorded at the historic gem theatre in Kansas City.
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Forum: Celtic Music · Post Preview: #167104 |
| clavelle |
Posted on: 22-Sep-2006, 12:20 PM |
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Another Elder's fan here.... fabulous music and a great group of guys as well. Who could ask for more? I love the new CD, its been consistently in my CD player, home, work, car, since I got it in July. Elders - come back to COLORADO!!!
Check out Hunting for Haggis' Cd "Breakfast with the Elders", it features Brent Hoad of Elders fame on a number of tracks playing fabulous fiddle. And Ian Byrne is also to be heard singing harmony on the chorus of Anne Marie. |
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