CD Received

Emerald Dawn by Emerald Dawn (2011)
Genre: Celtic Folk
When did we receive it? 28 November 2011

First of all, we would like to thank the management of the Albany, New York band Emerald Dawn for sending us a copy of their latest CD for possible airplay on 'Proud to be Irish'. We have in fact listened to the CD on December 3 and will slowly be working songs into our playlists as time allows. Please keep an eye on the newly reinstated playlists for cuts played by Emerald Dawn from this and future CDs. :)

Playlist For 27 November 2011

1. Into the Light by Kips Bay (1996) (The Unemployment Line)
2. 50 Irish Party Songs by The Sean O'Neill Band (2007) (The Nightingale/Moonshine/My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean/Sing, Irishmen, Sing)
3. In Good Company by The Foothills Trio (1994) (Calgary, my Home Away From Home)
4. Gael Day by The Elders (2009) (Luckotheirish)
5. Celtic Woman by Celtic Woman (2005) (Isle of Innisfree)
6. Irish Capers by The Go-Lucky Four (1967) (Clare's Dragoons)
7. Galway to Graceland by Kevin Evans (1996) (Wild Mountain Thyme)
8. Step it Out by Diarmuid O'Leary (1995) (Lannigan's Ball)
9. Paddy Reilly's Ireland Volume 2 by Paddy Reilly (1986) (Enniskillen Dragoons)
10. Brave Lads All by The Highland Rovers Band (1999) (A Nation Once Again)
11. Memory Lane by The High Kings (2010) (Boulavogue)
12. Draggin' the Days by The Mahones (1994) (Mahones Medley)
13. Danny Boy Trilogy by Red Hurley (1997) (Danny, a Peace Trilogy)
14. All the Way From Tuam by The Saw Doctors (1993) (Green and Red of Mayo)
15. What's the Rumpus? by Gaelic Storm (2008) (What's the Rumpus?)
16. Celtic Collection: The Next Thirty Years by The Irish Rovers (1995) (The Unicorn)
17. The Way Back by Eamonn McGirr and Friends (2002) (The Bells of Dunblane)
18. Closer to the Wind by Schooner Fare (1994) (We're Here to Drink the Whiskey)
19. Heritage by Celtic Thunder (2011) (A Place in the Choir)
20. Celtic Woman by Celtic Woman (2005) (You Raise me Up)
21. Turn a Phrase by Sean Keane (1996) (Music of Healing)
22. Dublin Songs by Various Artists (1988) (Summer in Dublin)
23. Emerald Classics by Various Artists (1988) (One Day at a Time)
24. The Very Best of Daniel O'Donnell by Daniel O'Donnell (1991) (Pretty Little Girl From Omagh)
25. One Drop of Whiskey by The Canny Brothers Band (2010) (Foggy Dew)
26. Celtic Soul by Moira Kerr (2006) (Where Eagles Fly)
27. Shamrocks and Heather by Cahal Dunne (1997) (Scottish Medley)
28. Glencoe Massacre by North Sea Gas (2008) (If Wishes Were Fishes)
29. Different Yet the Same by Eamonn McGirr (1996) (Katy Daly)
30. Celtic Tides: A Musical Odyssey by Various Artists (1998) (Both Sides the Tweed)
31. What's the Rumpus? by Gaelic Storm (2008) (The Samurai Set)
32. Collection by The Rankin Family (1996) (Roving Gypsy Boy)
33. The Wedding Song Collection by Various Artists (1995) (The Irish Wedding Song)
34. 25th Anniversary by The Wolfe Tones (1991) (The West's Awake)
35. Live in Concert by Eamonn McGirr (1984) (Four Green Fields)
36. Hello Again by Pat Roper (2001) (Mother)

CD Received

Wanderin' Life and Times by The Elders (2011)
Genre: Celtic Rock
When did we receive it? 27 November 2011

First of all, we would like to thank the Kansas City, MO management of The Elders for sending us two copies of the band's latest CD Wanderin' Life and Times for possible airplay on 'Proud to be Irish'. We have in fact listened to the CD on December 3 and will slowly be working songs into our playlist as time allows. Keep an eye on the newly reinstated playlists for cuts by the Elders from this CD and earlier ones that we have received in the past. :)

CD Received

Fairytale of New York by Emma Kate Tobia and George Murphy (2011)
Genre: World, Holiday
When did we receive it? 25 November 2011

First of all, we would like to thank the New York, New York management for Emma Kate Tobia and George Murphy for sending us a copy of Fairytale of New York for possible airplay on 'Proud to be Irish'. As of yet, we haven't had a chance to listen to this song, but please continue to keep an eye on the newly reinstated playlists as we will be slowly adding Christmas and Christmas-themed cuts in the coming weeks. :)

Playlist For 20 November 2011

1. Fire in the Kitchen by The Chieftains (1998) (Le Lys Vert)
2. The High Kings by The High Kings (2008) (Paddy's Green Shamrock Shore)
3. I Just Want to Dance With You by Sheila Noonan (1995) (Singing Bird)
4. Presence in the Past by Brakin' Tradition (1995) (Summer's in the Country)
5. The Girls Won't Leave the Boys Alone by Cherish the Ladies (2001) (Freeborn Man of the Traveling People)
6. Someone From Home by Mac and O' (1995) (Dan O'Hara)
7. Across the Water by The Irish Descendants (2004) (The Court of King Caractacus)
8. Celtic Soul by Moira Kerr (2006) (Loch Lomond)
9. Shores of America by Celtic Cross (2007) (Those Were the Days)
10. Part the First by Celtic Cross (1993) (All Around my Hat)
11. A Portrait of Mary O'Dowd by Mary O'Dowd (1991) (Jackets Green)
12. Heritage by Celtic Thunder (2011) (A Place in the Choir)
13. Herding Cats by Gaelic Storm (1999) (The Devil Went Down to Doolin)
14. October Winds by The Emigrants (1997) (Gentle Annie)
15. Business as Usual by Boru (1991) (Once and For All)
16. My Son by Tony Kenny (1991) (The Voyage)
17. The Golden Collection of Irish Music by Various Artists (1994) (My Irish Molly)
18. Bound For Boston by Kevin McKrell (2003) (Eagle Bay)
19. Look Back...Don't Stare by Triskele (2010) (Sonny)
20. The Morning After by Barleyjuice (2008) (Celtic Girl)
21. Celtic Tides: A Musical Odyssey by Various Artists (1998) (Caledonia)
22. Ireland's Original by Johnny McEvoy (1993) (Michael)
23. Emerald Classics by Various Artists (1988) (One Day at a Time)
24. Celtic Thunder: The Show by Celtic Thunder (2008) (Heartland)
25. Bring Yer Wellies by Gaelic Storm (2006) (Never Drink 'em Dry/Johnny Tarr's Funeral)
26. The Rankin Family by The Rankin Family (1989) (Mo Run Geal, Dileas/My Faithful Fair One)
27. Ireland's Call by Tony Kenny (1997) (Ireland's Call)
28. Solid Ground by Delores Keane (1993) (Summer of my Dreams)
29. Step it Out by Diarmuid O'Leary (1995) (The Gypsy Maiden)
30. Release the Hounds by Hair of the Dog (1997) (The Wild Colonial Boy)
31. Different Yet the Same by Eamonn McGirr (1996) (Our Heroes)
32. Songs For a Winter Night by The Foothills Trio (1995) (Lord of the Dance)
33. Boston Rose and Other Irish Favorites by Andy Cooney (1989) (Rose of Tralee)
34. Shamrocks and Heather by Cahal Dunne (1997) (Scottish Soldier)
35. When Irish Eyes Are Smiling by Various Artists (1994) (When Irish Eyes Are Smiling)
36. Irish Album by The Celtic Tenors (2003) (Phil the Fluter's Ball)
37. I Just Want to Dance With You by Sheila Noonan (1995) (I Just Want to Dance With You) 

Playlist For 13 November 2011

1. The Stockton's Wing Collection by Stockton's Wing (1991) (Skidoo)
2. Shamrock the Album by Anne Barrett (2003) (Irish Stew)
3. Another Town... by The Whole Shabang (2000) (The Fields of Athenry)
4. The Ballads of Archie Thompson by George Murphy and The Black Donnellys (2009) (The Foggy Dew)
5. Tiger's Island by Shirae (2004) (Sweet Rose)
6. Live at the Irish Pavilion by Tommy Makem (1993) (The Minstrel Boy/Let Erin Remember)
7. Cuttin' Loose! by The Whole Shabang (1996) (The Shamrock and the Rose)
8. Bring Yer Wellies by Gaelic Storm (2006) (Kiss me I'm Irish)
9. Herding Cats by Gaelic Storm (1999) (Spanish Lady)
10. Songs For a Winter Night by The Foothills Trio (1995) (Lord of the Dance)
11. It's About Time by Aoife Clancy (1994) (Mantle of Green)
12. Release the Hounds by Hair of the Dog (1997) (Black Velvet Band)
13. On the Rocks by Seamus Kennedy (2004) (Come to the Bower)
14. Lochanside by North Sea Gas (2005) (Lochanside)
15. Where the Stars and Stripes and the Eagle Fly by Aaron Tippin (2001) (Where the Stars and Stripes and the Eagle Fly)
16. Fresh Horses by Garth Brooks (1995) (Ireland)
17. Shamrocks and Heather by Cahal Dunne (1997) (85 High in Killarney)
18. Day of the Clipper by Schooner Fare (1978) (Day of the Clipper)
19. Live at the Irish Pavilion by Tommy Makem (1993) (Winds of Morning)
20. Let's Have a Party! by Dermot O'Brien (1985) (Medley: Beer Barrel Polka/Havanagila/Irish Molly-O)
21. Festival of Irish Folk Music by Various Artists (1980) (Irish Soldier Laddie)
22. 25th Anniversary by The Wolfe Tones (1991) (Celtic Symphony)
23. The Wedding Song Collection by Various Artists (1995) (The Irish Wedding Song)
24. Echoes of Ireland by Dominic Kirwan (2003) (Leaving of Liverpool)
25. Business as Usual by Boru (1991) (Perfect Girl)
26. Donegal by Hair of the Dog (2007) (Festival of Galway)
27. When Irish Eyes Are Smiling by Various Artists (1994) (When Irish Eyes Are Smiling)
28. The Golden Collection of Irish Music by Various Artists (1994) (My Lovely Rose of Clare)
29. Hello Friend by Tara Shamrock (1997) (The Lighthouse)
30. Green and Gold by Barleycorn (2002) (Reels)
31. 25th Anniversary by The Wolfe Tones (1991) (Janie Mac I'm Nearly 40)
32. My Last Farewell by Barleycorn (2002) (Sing an Irish Song)
33. What's the Rumpus? by Gaelic Storm (2008) (What's the Rumpus?)
34. Let's Have a Party! by Dermot O'Brien (1985) (Ireland's 32/Irish Washerwoman)

CD Received

The Ballads of Archie Thompson by George Murphy and The Black Donnellys (2009)

Genre: Celtic Rock

When did we receive it? Sometime in 2009, I think

First of all, we would like to thank The Black Donnellys management for sending us a copy of The Ballads of Archie Thompson for possible airplay on 'Proud to be Irish'. As I'm sure many of you know who work in the radio business, we received this CD with the full expectation of slowly integrating some cuts into our playlists within a few weeks of receiving it. 

This CD was subsequently misplaced for about two years.:) When it was discovered again this week, I have to say that it was like receiving a totally new CD. We have in fact listened to the CD on 12 November and will slowly be working cuts into our playlists as time allows. Please keep an eye on the newly reinstated playlists for cuts by George Murphy and The Black Donnellys from this CD on future shows. :)

CD Received

This is the Moment by Paul Byrom (2011)
Genre:  Celtic, World
When did we receive it? 12 November 2011

First of all, we would like to thank Paul Byrom's management (Paul Byrom was a one time member of Celtic Thunder) for sending us Paul's latest solo CD, This is the Moment for possible airplay on 'Proud to be Irish'. We have in fact listened to the CD on 12 November and will slowly be working songs into our playlists as time allows. Please keep an eye on the newly reinstated playlists for cuts to be played by Paul Byrom off this and future CDs.

Playlist For 6 November 2011

1. Hello Friend by Tara Shamrock (1997) (Jigs)
2. The Pub With no Beer by Patsy Watchorn (1995) (Pub Song Medley)
3. Memory Lane by The High Kings (2010) (On the One Road)
4. Peace in my Land by Cahal Dunne (1996) (Peace in my Land)
5. Echoes of Ireland by Dominic Kirwan (2003) (Galway Girl)
6. Celtic Woman by Celtic Woman (2005) (Danny Boy)
7. Rolling Home by Tommy Makem (1989) (Waltzing With Bears)
8. Footnotes by Best Foot Forward (1993) (Uncle Nobby's Steamboat)
9. The Best of the Mulligans by The Mulligans (1998) (Day of the Clipper)
10. Like Others Did Before Us by The Makem and Spain Brothers (2006) (Leezie Lindsay)
11. Live by The McKrells (2002) (Get up Jack)
12. Somethin' Fierce by The McKrells (2000) (My Aineen)
13. 25th Anniversary by The Wolfe Tones (1991) (The West's Awake)
14. At Flannery's by The New Barleycorn (1990) (Mam's Lullaby)
15. Different Yet the Same by Eamonn McGirr (1996) (Whistling Gypsy)
16. The High Kings by The High Kings (2008) (The Parting Glass)
17. When Irish Eyes Are Smiling by Various Artists (1994) (When Irish Eyes Are Smiling)
18. A Toast to the Irish Colleens by Deirdre Reilly (1999) (Lady of Knock)
19. Dancing the Dublin Reel by Carl Corcoran (1995) (Malachy)
20. Different Yet the Same by Eamonn McGirr (1996) (The Old Man)
21. Celtic Thunder by Celtic Thunder (2008) (Remember Me)
22. Sing a Powerful Song by The Saw Doctors (1997) (Clare Island)
23. Let's Have a Party! by Dermot O'Brien (1985) (Ireland's 32/Irish Washerwoman)
24. Look Back...Don't Stare by Triskele (2010) (All of the Hard Days Are Gone)
25. Release the Hounds by Hair of the Dog (1997) (MTA)
26. Release the Hounds by Hair of the Dog (1997) (Tim Finnegan's Wake)
27. The High Kings by The High Kings (2008) (Ar Eireann ni Neosainn ce Hi)
28. Memory Lane by The High Kings (2010) (Boolavogue)
29. 25th Anniversary by The Wolfe Tones (1991) (James Connolly)
30. Hello Friend by Tara Shamrock (1997) (The Lighthouse)
31. Fire in the Kitchen by The Chieftains (1998) (Le Lys Vert)
32. Mill Sessions by Glengarry Bhoys (2006) (Alberta)
33. When the Roses Bloom Again by Mary McGonigle (1998) (Sing a Mayo Song)
34. Different Yet the Same by Eamonn McGirr (1996) (The Town I Loved so Well)
35. Bring Yer Wellies by Gaelic Storm (2006) (Kiss me I'm Irish)
36. Room to Roam by The Waterboys (1990) (The Raggle Taggle Gypsy)