1. Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance by Ronan Hardiman (1996) (Warriors)
2. Back to Work? by Colm O'Brien (2012) (The Hot Asphalt)
3. Songs From Sun Street by The Saw Doctors (1998) (Joyce Country Ceili Band)
4. Footnotes by Best Foot Forward (1993) (Best Foot Shuffle)
5. Irish Capers by The Go-Lucky Four (1967) (Bold Fenian Men)
6. Endless Seasons by The Rankin Family (1996) (Natives)
7. Presence in the Past by Brakin' Tradition (1995) (Brennan on the Moor)
8. A Toast to the Irish Colleens by Deirdre Reilly (1999) (Lady of Knock)
9. The Soldier's Tree by Joe Giltrap (1999) (Southern Cross)
10. Memory Lane by The High Kings (2010) (Leaving of Liverpool)
11. Michael Flatley's Lord of Dance by Ronan Hardiman (1996) (Cry of the Celts)
12. Mother by Isla Grant (2001) (The Ghosts of Culloden)
13. Memory Lane by The High Kings (2010) (Boulavogue)
14. Ireland's Original by Johnny McEvoy (1993) (Lincoln's Army)
15. Tiger's Island by Shirae (2004) (Sweet Rose)
16. At Flannery's by The New Barleycorn (1990) (Mam's Lullaby)
17. Spirit of the Nation by The Wolfe Tones (1964) (Streets of New York)
18. Liam Left the Lights on Again by Hair of the Dog (2012) (The Galway Girl)
19. For the Times by Schooner Fare (1993) (Freeborn Man)
20. The Wedding Song Collection by Various Artists (1995) (Forever and More)
21. Mother by Isla Grant (2001) (Mother's Chair)
22. Somethin' Fierce by The McKrells (2000) (All of the Hard Days Are Gone)
23. Show me a Sign by The Potbelly Folk (2000) (Follow me up to Carlow)
24. May the Road Rise to Meet You by Erin's Pride (1996) (Oh, Danny Boy)
25. Galway to Graceland by Kevin Evans (1996) (Wild Mountain Thyme)
26. The High Kings by The High Kings (2008) (Black Velvet Band)
27. Another Country by The Chieftains (1992) (Cotton Eyed Joe)
28. Dreamers and Angels by Frank Jaklitsch (1997) (May the Road Rise)
29. Ale House Fire by The Porters (1993) (The Dutchman)
30. Celtic Woman by Celtic Woman (2005) (You Raise me Up)
31. Release the Hounds by Hair of the Dog (1997) (The Moonshiner)
32. The Murphy Brothers by The Murphy Brothers (2009) (Raggle Taggle Gypsy)
33. Off to Dublin Green by The Dubliners (1992) (Foggy Dew)
34. The Fureys' Finest by The Fureys (1995) (The Green Fields of France)
35. All That Might Have Been by Bonnie Logan (2004) (All That Might Have Been)
36. Words and Music by Phil Coulter (1981) (Home From the Sea)
37. The Star Spangled Banner by Whitney Houston (1991) (The Star Spangled Banner)
Sunday, May 27, 2012
Saturday, May 26, 2012
CD Received
Genre: Celtic Folk
When did we receive it? 26 May 2012
First of all, we would like to thank our good friend and a faithful listener to 'Proud to be Irish', Noreen in Lowell, Massachusetts, for giving us a heads up about Colm O'Brien's latest CD. Colm was kind enough to send us a copy of Back to Work? for possible airplay on 'Proud to be Irish'. Please keep an eye on our newly reinstated playlists, as we will most definitely be playing several cuts off 'Back to Work?' on future programs.
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Playlist For 20 May 2012
1. Out in Front by Guaranteed Irish (1991) (Polkas: Out in Front/Britches Full of Stitches/Sean Ryan's)
2. Presence in the Past by Brakin' Tradition (1995) (Peggy Gordon)
3. The Essential Irish Folk Collection by Various Artists (2003) (Bramble and the Rose)
4. Irish Capers by The Go-Lucky Four (1967) (Clare's Dragoons)
5. Encore: Best of the Irish Descendants Volume 2 by The Irish Descendants (2009) (Mickey Relligan's Pup)
6. The Essential Irish Folk Collection by Various Artists (2003) (Anthem For Ireland)
7. In Good Company by The Foothills Trio (1994) (The Garden Song)
8. Liam Left the Lights on Again by Hair of the Dog (2012) (Whiskey From the Field)
9. Heritage by Celtic Thunder (2011) (A Place in the Choir)
10. When Irish Eyes Are Smiling by Various Artists (1994) (When Irish Eyes Are Smiling)
11. Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance by Ronan Hardiman (1996) (Lord of the Dance)
12. When Irish Eyes Are Smiling by Various Artists (1994) (Curragh of Kildare)
13. 40 Years A-Rovin' by The Irish Rovers (2005) (The Unicorn)
14. The Essential Irish Folk Collection by Various Artists (2003) (Rose of Allendale)
15. Sweet Bank River by Victor Cunneen (1995) (Rolling Home)
16. Liam Left the Lights on Again by Hair of the Dog (2012) (Into the Mystic)
17. Glencoe Massacre by North Sea Gas (2008) (The John McLean March)
18. Celtic Thunder: The Show by Celtic Thunder (2008) (Heartland)
19. Profile by The Wolfe Tones (1991) (Song of Liberty)
20. The Celtic Circle: Legendary Music From a Mystic World by Various Artists (2003) (May it Be)
21. The New York Showband by The New York Showband (1995) (Medley: Sean South/Irish Rover/Reilly's Daughter/The Holy Ground/The Wild Colonial Boy)
22. The Irish Tenors by The Irish Tenors (1999) (Only Our Rivers Run Free)
23. Lenahan by Lenahan (2003) (County of Queens)
24. Footnotes by Best Foot Forward (1993) (Reel: Pinch of Snuff)
25. 20 Greatest Hits by Johnny McEvoy (2001) (Nora)
26. Celtic Tides: A Musical Odyssey by Various Artists (1998) (Caledonia)
27. Soldiers and Dreams by Aoife Clancy (2001) (High Germany)
28. Alive and Live in Ireland by The Elders (2007) (Men of Erin)
29. Mill Sessions by Glengarry Bhoys (2006) (Alberta)
30. Cuttin' Loose! by The Whole Shabang (1996) (The Shamrock and the Rose)
31. When Irish Eyes Are Smiling by Various Artists (1994) (My Wild Irish Rose)
32. Celtic Soul by Moira Kerr (2006) (Skye Boat Song)
33. Closer to the Wind by Schooner Fare (1994) (Fiddler's Green)
34. Different Yet the Same by Eamonn McGirr (1996) (The Old Man)
35. 40 Years A-Rovin' by The Irish Rovers (2005) (Black Velvet Band)
36. Look Back...Don't Stare by Triskele (2010) (Hey Sandy)
37. The Snake by Shane MacGowan (1995) (Roddy McCorley)
38. Song For Ireland by Mary Black (1998) (Song For Ireland)
39. Celtic Treasures by Grafton Street Trio (2012) (Banish Misfortune/Lark in the Morning)
2. Presence in the Past by Brakin' Tradition (1995) (Peggy Gordon)
3. The Essential Irish Folk Collection by Various Artists (2003) (Bramble and the Rose)
4. Irish Capers by The Go-Lucky Four (1967) (Clare's Dragoons)
5. Encore: Best of the Irish Descendants Volume 2 by The Irish Descendants (2009) (Mickey Relligan's Pup)
6. The Essential Irish Folk Collection by Various Artists (2003) (Anthem For Ireland)
7. In Good Company by The Foothills Trio (1994) (The Garden Song)
8. Liam Left the Lights on Again by Hair of the Dog (2012) (Whiskey From the Field)
9. Heritage by Celtic Thunder (2011) (A Place in the Choir)
10. When Irish Eyes Are Smiling by Various Artists (1994) (When Irish Eyes Are Smiling)
11. Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance by Ronan Hardiman (1996) (Lord of the Dance)
12. When Irish Eyes Are Smiling by Various Artists (1994) (Curragh of Kildare)
13. 40 Years A-Rovin' by The Irish Rovers (2005) (The Unicorn)
14. The Essential Irish Folk Collection by Various Artists (2003) (Rose of Allendale)
15. Sweet Bank River by Victor Cunneen (1995) (Rolling Home)
16. Liam Left the Lights on Again by Hair of the Dog (2012) (Into the Mystic)
17. Glencoe Massacre by North Sea Gas (2008) (The John McLean March)
18. Celtic Thunder: The Show by Celtic Thunder (2008) (Heartland)
19. Profile by The Wolfe Tones (1991) (Song of Liberty)
20. The Celtic Circle: Legendary Music From a Mystic World by Various Artists (2003) (May it Be)
21. The New York Showband by The New York Showband (1995) (Medley: Sean South/Irish Rover/Reilly's Daughter/The Holy Ground/The Wild Colonial Boy)
22. The Irish Tenors by The Irish Tenors (1999) (Only Our Rivers Run Free)
23. Lenahan by Lenahan (2003) (County of Queens)
24. Footnotes by Best Foot Forward (1993) (Reel: Pinch of Snuff)
25. 20 Greatest Hits by Johnny McEvoy (2001) (Nora)
26. Celtic Tides: A Musical Odyssey by Various Artists (1998) (Caledonia)
27. Soldiers and Dreams by Aoife Clancy (2001) (High Germany)
28. Alive and Live in Ireland by The Elders (2007) (Men of Erin)
29. Mill Sessions by Glengarry Bhoys (2006) (Alberta)
30. Cuttin' Loose! by The Whole Shabang (1996) (The Shamrock and the Rose)
31. When Irish Eyes Are Smiling by Various Artists (1994) (My Wild Irish Rose)
32. Celtic Soul by Moira Kerr (2006) (Skye Boat Song)
33. Closer to the Wind by Schooner Fare (1994) (Fiddler's Green)
34. Different Yet the Same by Eamonn McGirr (1996) (The Old Man)
35. 40 Years A-Rovin' by The Irish Rovers (2005) (Black Velvet Band)
36. Look Back...Don't Stare by Triskele (2010) (Hey Sandy)
37. The Snake by Shane MacGowan (1995) (Roddy McCorley)
38. Song For Ireland by Mary Black (1998) (Song For Ireland)
39. Celtic Treasures by Grafton Street Trio (2012) (Banish Misfortune/Lark in the Morning)
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Playlist For 13 May 2012
1. Pub Crawl: Live at Tir na Nog by Various Artists (1998) (Morning Dew)
2. Irish Showbands by Various Artists (2008) (Ireland Swings)
3. Memory Lane by The High Kings (2010) (Boulavogue)
4. Look Back...Don't Stare by Triskele (2010) (I'll Tell me Ma)
5. The Morning After by Barleyjuice (2008) (Celtic Girl)
6. The Essential Irish Folk Collection by Various Artists (2003) (Song of the Mira)
7. The Soldier's Tree by Joe Giltrap (1999) (Leixlip Memories)
8. Memory Lane by The High Kings (2010) (Star of the County Down)
9. Dirt and Stone by Mad Pudding (1996) (Indian Reels)
10. A Dream Unfolds by Kate Purcell (2009) (Savannah)
11. Live at the Irish Pavilion by Tommy Makem (1993) (Winds of Morning)
12. Mother by Isla Grant (2001) (Mother)
13. Irish Album by The Celtic Tenors (2003) (Mull of Kintyre)
14. Echoes of Ireland by Dominic Kirwan (2003) (Galway Girl)
15. Words and Music by Phil Coulter (1981) (Home From the Sea)
16. Mark Jones by Mark Jones (2012) (Molly be Mine)
17. Hello Again by Pat Roper (2001) (Mother)
18. Where the New World Meets the Old by Eamonn Ryan (2001) (Hills of Tipperary)
19. Different Yet the Same by Eamonn McGirr (1996) (Hearts on Fire)
20. Alive and Live in Ireland The Elders (2007) (Men of Erin)
21. God Save Ireland by Derek Warfield (2008) (Roll of Honour)
22. The Irish Tenors by The Irish Tenors (1999) (Only Our Rivers Run Free)
23. The Golden Collection of Irish Music by Various Artists (1994) (My Lovely Rose of Clare)
24. Paddy Reilly's Ireland Volume 1 by Paddy Reilly (1986) (Limerick You're a Lady)
25. Mother by Isla Grant (2001) (Mother's Chair)
26. At Flannery's by The New Barleycorn (1990) (Mam's Lullaby)
27. Ireland's Original by Johnny McEvoy (1993) (The Band Played Red River Valley)
28. Festival of Irish Folk Music by Various Artists (1980) (Irish Soldier Laddie)
29. Green Shamrock Shore by Mary McGonigle (1994) (A Mother's Love's a Blessing)
30. Live at the Irish Pavilion by Tommy Makem (1993) (The Minstrel Boy/Let Erin Remember)
31. Emerald Classics by Various Artists (1988) (Wild Colonial Boy/Rose of Mooncoin/Astoreen Bawn)
32. Rolling Home by Tommy Makem (1989) (Waltzing With Bears)
33. God Bless America: An Irish Salute by Frank Patterson (2000) (The Spinning Wheel)
34. The Soldier's Tree by Joe Giltrap (2001) (Southern Cross)
35. Emerald Classics by Various Artists (1988) (I'll Take You Home Again, Kathleen)
36. The Very Best of Val Doonican by Val Doonican (1998) (Paddy McGinty's Goat)
37. Shores of America by Celtic Cross (2007) (Those Were the Days)
2. Irish Showbands by Various Artists (2008) (Ireland Swings)
3. Memory Lane by The High Kings (2010) (Boulavogue)
4. Look Back...Don't Stare by Triskele (2010) (I'll Tell me Ma)
5. The Morning After by Barleyjuice (2008) (Celtic Girl)
6. The Essential Irish Folk Collection by Various Artists (2003) (Song of the Mira)
7. The Soldier's Tree by Joe Giltrap (1999) (Leixlip Memories)
8. Memory Lane by The High Kings (2010) (Star of the County Down)
9. Dirt and Stone by Mad Pudding (1996) (Indian Reels)
10. A Dream Unfolds by Kate Purcell (2009) (Savannah)
11. Live at the Irish Pavilion by Tommy Makem (1993) (Winds of Morning)
12. Mother by Isla Grant (2001) (Mother)
13. Irish Album by The Celtic Tenors (2003) (Mull of Kintyre)
14. Echoes of Ireland by Dominic Kirwan (2003) (Galway Girl)
15. Words and Music by Phil Coulter (1981) (Home From the Sea)
16. Mark Jones by Mark Jones (2012) (Molly be Mine)
17. Hello Again by Pat Roper (2001) (Mother)
18. Where the New World Meets the Old by Eamonn Ryan (2001) (Hills of Tipperary)
19. Different Yet the Same by Eamonn McGirr (1996) (Hearts on Fire)
20. Alive and Live in Ireland The Elders (2007) (Men of Erin)
21. God Save Ireland by Derek Warfield (2008) (Roll of Honour)
22. The Irish Tenors by The Irish Tenors (1999) (Only Our Rivers Run Free)
23. The Golden Collection of Irish Music by Various Artists (1994) (My Lovely Rose of Clare)
24. Paddy Reilly's Ireland Volume 1 by Paddy Reilly (1986) (Limerick You're a Lady)
25. Mother by Isla Grant (2001) (Mother's Chair)
26. At Flannery's by The New Barleycorn (1990) (Mam's Lullaby)
27. Ireland's Original by Johnny McEvoy (1993) (The Band Played Red River Valley)
28. Festival of Irish Folk Music by Various Artists (1980) (Irish Soldier Laddie)
29. Green Shamrock Shore by Mary McGonigle (1994) (A Mother's Love's a Blessing)
30. Live at the Irish Pavilion by Tommy Makem (1993) (The Minstrel Boy/Let Erin Remember)
31. Emerald Classics by Various Artists (1988) (Wild Colonial Boy/Rose of Mooncoin/Astoreen Bawn)
32. Rolling Home by Tommy Makem (1989) (Waltzing With Bears)
33. God Bless America: An Irish Salute by Frank Patterson (2000) (The Spinning Wheel)
34. The Soldier's Tree by Joe Giltrap (2001) (Southern Cross)
35. Emerald Classics by Various Artists (1988) (I'll Take You Home Again, Kathleen)
36. The Very Best of Val Doonican by Val Doonican (1998) (Paddy McGinty's Goat)
37. Shores of America by Celtic Cross (2007) (Those Were the Days)
Monday, May 7, 2012
CD Received
These Foolish Things by Sinjain (2011)
Genre: Celtic Rock
When did we receive it? 7 May 2012
First of all, we would like to thank Ciaran, lead singer of the duo Sinjain, for sending us a copy of their newest single, 'These Foolish Things'. Several weeks back, I received an email from Sinjain asking if 'Proud to be Irish' accepted original music submissions from Ennis, County Clare. We most certainly do and will give all submissions to us a fair listen! :)
Anyway, after a mishap in the sending of the CD back in April, we received a copy of it on 7 of May. We dutifully listened to it and truly enjoyed it (the style sort of reminded us of my cousin Michael's songs - also an original singer/songwriter from Drogheda) We wish Sinjain all the best, and while These Foolish Things may not be suitable for airplay on 'Proud to be Irish', we have sent it on to someone who will be able to play it.
Genre: Celtic Rock
When did we receive it? 7 May 2012
First of all, we would like to thank Ciaran, lead singer of the duo Sinjain, for sending us a copy of their newest single, 'These Foolish Things'. Several weeks back, I received an email from Sinjain asking if 'Proud to be Irish' accepted original music submissions from Ennis, County Clare. We most certainly do and will give all submissions to us a fair listen! :)
Anyway, after a mishap in the sending of the CD back in April, we received a copy of it on 7 of May. We dutifully listened to it and truly enjoyed it (the style sort of reminded us of my cousin Michael's songs - also an original singer/songwriter from Drogheda) We wish Sinjain all the best, and while These Foolish Things may not be suitable for airplay on 'Proud to be Irish', we have sent it on to someone who will be able to play it.
Sunday, May 6, 2012
Playlist For 6 May 2012
1. Beats Working For a Living by Sunday's Well (2001) (Star of Munster)
2. The Soldier's Tree by Joe Giltrap (1999) (Southern Cross)
3. One For the Road by Tara Shamrock (1997) (The Lighthouse)
4. The Land You Love the Best by Noel Shine and Mary Greene (1992) (The Land You Love the Best)
5. Let's Have a Party! by Dermot O'Brien (1985) (Medley: Galway Shawl/Spancil Hill/ Claddagh Ring)
6. The Best of the Fureys and Davey Arthur by The Fureys (1991) (Come by the Hills)
7. Live at the Irish Pavilion by Tommy Makem (1993) (The Minstrel Boy/Let Erin Remember)
8. The Golden Collection of Irish Music by Various Artists (1994) (My Irish Molly-O)
9. The Mountains of Mourne by Joe Giltrap (2000) (Clonbrogan)
10. Song For Ireland by Mary Black (1998) (Song For Ireland)
11. Lochanside by North Sea Gas (2005) (The Gallowa Hills)
12. Paddy Noonan's Scottish Party by Paddy Noonan (1991) (Take me Back/Here For the Tartan/Marie's Wedding/Scotland the Brave)
13. Shores of America by Celtic Cross (2007) (Those Were the Days)
14. The Mountains of Mourne by Joe Giltrap (2000) (The Rising of the Moon)
15. A Toast to the Irish Colleens by Deirdre Reilly (1999) (Lady of Knock)
16. Claddagh Road by The Fureys (1999) (Sound of the Thunder)
17. Dreams of my Land by Maire McVicker (1994) (Loving Arms of Co. Down)
18. Irish Songs of Drinking and Rebellion by The Clancy Brothers (1994) (The Croppy Boy)
19. Draggin' the Days by The Mahones (1994) (Mahones Medley)
20. Boston Rose and Other Irish Favorites by Andy Cooney (1989) (Boston Rose)
21. The Morning After by Barleyjuice (2008) (Juice of the Barley)
22. I Just Want to Dance With You by Sheila Noonan (1995) (Singing Bird)
23. The Way Back by Eamonn McGirr and Friends (2001) (The Bells of Dunblane)
24. God Save Ireland by Derek Warfield (2008) (Roll of Honour)
25. The Whole of the Moon: The Music of the Waterboys and Mike Scott by The Waterboys (1998) (The Whole of the Moon)
26. The Morning After by Barleyjuice (2008) (Celtic Girl)
27. I Just Want to Dance With You by Sheila Noonan (1995) (The Happy Hymn)
28. Kelly Green by The Jimmy Kelly Band (2000) (Dance, Dance, Dance)
29. Turn a Phrase by Sean Keane (1996) (Music of Healing)
30. The First Ten Years by Schooner Fare (1986) (Portland Town)
31. Collection by The Sands Family (1988) (There Were Roses)
32. Let's Have a Party! by Dermot O'Brien (1985) (Ireland's 32/Irish Washerwoman)
33. A Little Peace by Maryanne Kerr (2011) (A Little Peace)
34. Different Yet the Same by Eamonn McGirr (1996) (The Town I Loved so Well)
35. Footnotes by Best Foot Forward (1993) (Reel: Pinch of Snuff)
2. The Soldier's Tree by Joe Giltrap (1999) (Southern Cross)
3. One For the Road by Tara Shamrock (1997) (The Lighthouse)
4. The Land You Love the Best by Noel Shine and Mary Greene (1992) (The Land You Love the Best)
5. Let's Have a Party! by Dermot O'Brien (1985) (Medley: Galway Shawl/Spancil Hill/ Claddagh Ring)
6. The Best of the Fureys and Davey Arthur by The Fureys (1991) (Come by the Hills)
7. Live at the Irish Pavilion by Tommy Makem (1993) (The Minstrel Boy/Let Erin Remember)
8. The Golden Collection of Irish Music by Various Artists (1994) (My Irish Molly-O)
9. The Mountains of Mourne by Joe Giltrap (2000) (Clonbrogan)
10. Song For Ireland by Mary Black (1998) (Song For Ireland)
11. Lochanside by North Sea Gas (2005) (The Gallowa Hills)
12. Paddy Noonan's Scottish Party by Paddy Noonan (1991) (Take me Back/Here For the Tartan/Marie's Wedding/Scotland the Brave)
13. Shores of America by Celtic Cross (2007) (Those Were the Days)
14. The Mountains of Mourne by Joe Giltrap (2000) (The Rising of the Moon)
15. A Toast to the Irish Colleens by Deirdre Reilly (1999) (Lady of Knock)
16. Claddagh Road by The Fureys (1999) (Sound of the Thunder)
17. Dreams of my Land by Maire McVicker (1994) (Loving Arms of Co. Down)
18. Irish Songs of Drinking and Rebellion by The Clancy Brothers (1994) (The Croppy Boy)
19. Draggin' the Days by The Mahones (1994) (Mahones Medley)
20. Boston Rose and Other Irish Favorites by Andy Cooney (1989) (Boston Rose)
21. The Morning After by Barleyjuice (2008) (Juice of the Barley)
22. I Just Want to Dance With You by Sheila Noonan (1995) (Singing Bird)
23. The Way Back by Eamonn McGirr and Friends (2001) (The Bells of Dunblane)
24. God Save Ireland by Derek Warfield (2008) (Roll of Honour)
25. The Whole of the Moon: The Music of the Waterboys and Mike Scott by The Waterboys (1998) (The Whole of the Moon)
26. The Morning After by Barleyjuice (2008) (Celtic Girl)
27. I Just Want to Dance With You by Sheila Noonan (1995) (The Happy Hymn)
28. Kelly Green by The Jimmy Kelly Band (2000) (Dance, Dance, Dance)
29. Turn a Phrase by Sean Keane (1996) (Music of Healing)
30. The First Ten Years by Schooner Fare (1986) (Portland Town)
31. Collection by The Sands Family (1988) (There Were Roses)
32. Let's Have a Party! by Dermot O'Brien (1985) (Ireland's 32/Irish Washerwoman)
33. A Little Peace by Maryanne Kerr (2011) (A Little Peace)
34. Different Yet the Same by Eamonn McGirr (1996) (The Town I Loved so Well)
35. Footnotes by Best Foot Forward (1993) (Reel: Pinch of Snuff)
Friday, May 4, 2012
CD Received
Genre: Celtic Folk
When did we receive it? 4 May 2012
First of all, we would like to thank a longtime listener to 'Proud to be Irish', Stan, for sending us a copy of the Grafton Street Trio's first CD for possible airplay on the show. Please keep an eye on our newly reinstated playlists as we will be quite possibly playing some cuts off Celtic Treasures sometime in the very near future.
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