Sunday, September 28, 2014

Playlist For 28 September 2014

1. Bodhran Beat by More Power to Your Elbow – Fingers of Fun (1996)
2. Wild Mountain Thyme by Kevin Evans – Galway to Graceland (1996)
3. Singing Bird by Sheila Noonan – I Just Want to Dance With You (1995)
4. The Mountains of Pomeroy by Derek Warfield and the Young Wolfe Tones – On the One Road (2009)
5. Mary From Dungloe by Various Artists – Celtic Favourites: The Solid Gold Collection (2008)
6. Sunday, Bloody Sunday/I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For by Phil Coulter – Recollections (1993)
7. We the People by Barleycorn – Green and Gold (2002)
8. Galway Girl by Dominic Kirwan – Echoes of Ireland (2003)
9. Leaves in the Wind by Isla Grant - Mother (2001)
10. There Has to be an End by Dermot O'Brien - Let's Have a Party! (1985)
11. Mo Ghile Mear/Our Hero by The Chieftains – The Long Black Veil (1995)
12. Loving Arms of Co. Down by Maire McVicker - Dreams of my Land (1994)
13. Boolavogue by The High Kings – Memory Lane (2010)
14. These Are my Mountains by Paddy Noonan - Paddy Noonan’s Scottish Party (1991)
15. Spancil Hill by Johnny McEvoy - 20 Greatest Hits (2002)
16. Bacach Bui by Dermot O’Brien – Let’s Have a Party! (1985)
17. Pat Murphy's Meadow by Barleycorn – Green and Gold (2002)
18. Rose of Tralee by Andy Cooney - Boston Rose and Other Irish Favorites (1989)
19. The Ghosts of Culloden by Isla Grant - Mother (2001)
20. James Connolly by The Wolfe Tones - 25th Anniversary (1991)
21. Si do Mhaimeo I/The Wealthy Widow by Celtic Woman – Celtic Woman (2005)
22. I'll Tell Me Ma by Foster and Allen – Foster and Allen's Ireland (1996)
23. A Bird Without Wings by Celtic Thunder - Act Two (2008)
24. Michael by Johnny McEvoy - Ireland's Original (1993)
25. Reels: Jenny Picking Cockles/Billy Brocker's/The Congress Reel by The Friel Sisters - The Friel Sisters (2013)
26. Hard Times by Heidi Talbot – Heidi Talbot (2002)
27. Haunted by Shane MacGowan - The Snake (1995)
28. Ever be a Nation by The Elders - Racing the Tide (2007)
29. Lady of Knock, Queen of Ireland by Tony Kenny – The Green Island (1996)
30. Hearts on Fire by Eamonn McGirr - Different Yet the Same (1996)
31. The Travelling People by The Dubliners - Ideal (1990)
32. McAlpine's Fusiliers by The Galway Blazers - Irish Music in America (1970)
33. You Raise me Up by Celtic Thunder - Take me Home (2009)
34. Lord of the Dance by Ronan Hardiman - Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance (1996)

Saturday, September 27, 2014

CD Received

Rise Up: The Political Songs by Black 47 (2014)
Genre: Celtic Rock
When did we receive it? 27 September 2014

First of all, we would like to thank Anita Daly of Daly Communications for sending us Black 47's final compilation CD. Larry Kirwan has compiled 15 tracks of remastered favorites and rarities recorded over Black 47's controversial career. This CD represents a large cross section of songs; and is an explanation of why so many have hailed them as America's premiere political band. Please keep an eye on our newly reinstated playlists as we hope to start playing several cuts from this CD soon. Thanks again, Anita! :)

Sunday, September 21, 2014

Playlist For 21 September 2014

1. Mahones Medley by The Mahones - Draggin' the Days (1994)
2. Raggle Taggle Gypsy by The Mahones - Draggin' the Days (1994)
3. Bacach Bui by Dermot O’Brien - Let’s Have a Party! (1985)
4. Brennon on the Moor by The Clancy Brothers – Greatest Irish Hits (1995)
5. Sweet Rose by Shirae – Tiger’s Island (2004)
6. Liberty by The Corries – 21st Anniversary Concert (2010)
7. Local Hero by Phil Coulter – Recollections (1993)
8. Clare’s Dragoons by The Go-Lucky Four – Irish Capers (1967)
9. Red is the Rose by The High Kings – Memory Lane (2010)
10. Danny Doogan’s Jubilee by Geraldine Doyle – Emigrant Eyes (1995)
11. Clare Island by The Saw Doctors – To Win Just Once: The Best of the Saw Doctors (2009)
12. May we All Someday Meet Again by The Fureys – May we All Someday Meet Again (2001)
13. This Wonderful Land by Isla Grant – A Dream Come True (2002)
14. Footstamp by Searson – Searson Live (2005)
15. These Are my Mountains by Paddy Noonan – Paddy Noonan’s Scottish Party (1991)
16. There Has to be an End by Dermot O'Brien - Let's Have a Party! (1985)
17. Loving Arms of Co. Down by Maire McVicker - Dreams of my Land (1994)
18. Mingulay Boat Song by Frank Jaklitsch - Seize the Day (1996)
19. You Touched Upon my Life by Various Artists - The Wedding Song Collection (1993)
20. Women of Ireland by The Wolfe Tones - Profile (1991)
21. Day of the Clipper by Schooner Fare - Day of the Clipper (1978)
22. Reels: Jenny Picking Cockles/Billy Brocker's/The Congress Reel by The Friel Sisters - The Friel Sisters (2013)
23. Michael by Johnny McEvoy - Ireland's Original (1993) 
24. Men Behind the Wire by Larry Cunningham – Larry Cunningham Live (1970)
25. Skye Boat Song by Moira Kerr – Celtic Soul (2006)
26. Waltzing With Bears by Tommy Makem – Rolling Home (1989)
27. Kiss me I’m Irish by Gaelic Storm – Bring Yer Wellies (2006)
28. What’s the Rumpus? by Gaelic Storm – What’s the Rumpus? (2008)
29. Under the Milky Way by Seven Nations – Big Dog (1997)
30. The Old Man by Eamonn McGirr - Different Yet the Same (1996)
31. Kevin Barry by Derek Warfield – A Nation Once Again (2003)
32. Galway Bay by Andy Cooney - Boston Rose and Other Irish Favorites (1989)
33. One Day at a Time by Various Artists - Emerald Classics (1988)
34.  The Band Played Red River Valley by Johnny McEvoy - Ireland's Original (1993)
35.  A Bird Without Wings by Celtic Thunder - Act Two (2008)
36. Whistling Gypsy by Eamonn McGirr - Different Yet the Same (1996)

Sunday, September 14, 2014

Playlist For 14 September 2014

1. Leavin' London/House of Lords/Cat o’ Nine Tails by Brendan Woods – Cashman’s Diary: The Story of John Boyle O’Reilly (1999)
2. The Blarney Roses by Barleycorn - Green and Gold (2002)
3. Harmless Fun by Joe Giltrap - The Mountains of Mourne (2000)
4. Song of Liberty by The Wolfe Tones - Profile (1991)
5. Song of the Antrim Coast by The Irish Rovers - Silver Anniversary (2008)
6. The Ferryman by Tommy Comerford - Tommy Comerford Presents...Organised Rhyme (1999)
7. Green Among the Gold by Geraldine Doyle - Emigrant Eyes (1995)
8. Ever be a Nation by The Elders - Racing the Tide (2007)
9. Jigs: Helvic Head/I Buried my Wife and Danced on Top of Her/Frahers by The Friel Sisters - The Friel Sisters (2013)
10. Soldiers of Destiny by Frances Black - Talk to Me (1995)
11. Hay Wrap by The Saw Doctors - Sing a Powerful Song (1997)
12. There Has to be an End by Dermot O'Brien - Let's Have a Party! (1985)
13. Song For Ireland by Mary Black - Song For Ireland (1998)
14. Day of the Clipper by Schooner Fare - Day of the Clipper (1978)
15. On God's Green Earth by Andy Cooney - Home Away From Home (1995)
16. These Are my Mountains by Paddy Noonan - Paddy Noonan's Scottish Party (1991)
17. Irishman in America by Boru - Business as Usual (1991)
18. Scotland For Ever/Scotland the Brave by John McDermott - Timeless Memories: Greatest Hits (2006)
19. The Wind Upon the Hill by Kevin McKrell - The Wind Upon the Hill: The Irish Collection (2007)
20. Celtic Girl by Barleyjuice - The Morning After (2008)
21. The Galway Girl by Hair of the Dog - Liam Left the Lights on Again (2012)
22. Gentle Annie by The Emigrants - October Winds (1997)
23. The Unicorn by The Irish Rovers - 40 Years A-Rovin' (2005)
24. On the One Road by Get up Jack - The Road Home (2013)
25. I'll Never Find Another You by Various Artists - The Wedding Song Collection (1995)
26. Mull of Kintyre by The Celtic Tenors - Irish Album (2003)
27. When New York Was Irish by Paddy Reilly - The Gold and Silver Days (2001)
28. The Bravest by Eamonn McGirr - The Bravest (2001)
29. The Rising of the Moon by The High Kings - Memory Lane (2010)
30. Will ye no Come Back Again? by Schooner Fare - Day of the Clipper (1978)
31. Precious Lord - Please Lead Me by Isla Grant - A Dream Come True (2002)
32. Sleepy Maggie by Various Artists - Celtic Tides: A Musical Odyssey (1998)
33. It's Our Anniversary by Various Artists - The Wedding Song Collection (1995)
34. Caledonia by Various Artists - Celtic Tides: A Musical Odyssey (1998)

CD Received

Chance the Arm by Siusan O'Rourke and Zig Zeitler (2014)
Genre: Irish Folk
When did we receive it? 14 September 2014

First of all, we would like to thank Siusan and Zig for sending us their latest CD. We received a copy of Chance the Arm from this Michigan duo and actually were given a 'fan mail package' - as the Rymanowski Brothers call them - when we arrived at the station this morning. Please keep an eye on our newly reinstated playlists as we may be playing some cuts from this CD on future programs.

Sunday, September 7, 2014

Playlist For 7 September 2014

1. Tornado Alley by Gaelic Storm - Bring Yer Wellies (2006)
2. Pub Song Medley by Patsy Watchorn - The Pub With no Beer (1995)
3. If Love Had Wings by Frances Black - Talk to Me (1995)
4. Green and Red of Mayo by The Saw Doctors - To Win Just Once: The Best of the Saw Doctors (2009)
5. Wearing of the Green by The Wolfe Tones - Profile (1991)
6. Sally Garden by Barleyjuice - The Morning After (2008)
7. The Boys of Killybegs by The New Barleycorn - At Flannery's (1990)
8. I Love a Lassie/Roaming in the Gloaming/Wee Doc and Doris/Keep Right On by Paddy Noonan - Paddy Noonan's Scottish Party (1991)
9. Shoals of Herring by Schooner Fare - Day of the Clipper (1978)
10. The Rising of the Moon by The High Kings - Memory Lane (2010)
11. The Roseville Fair by Johnny McEvoy - Ireland's Original (1993)
12. Lord of the Dance by Ronan Hardiman - Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance (1996)
13. Loving Arms of Co. Down by Maire McVicker - Dreams of my Land (1994)
14. The Holy Ground by Get up Jack - The Road Home (2013)
15. Tell God and the Devil by Solas - Shamrock City (2013)
16. Seize the Day by Frank Jaklitsch - Seize the Day (1996)
17. Flower of Scotland by Red Hot Chilli Pipers - Bagrock to the Masses (2010)
18. Crooked Jack by Seven Nations - Big Dog (1997)
19. The Unicorn by The Irish Rovers - 40 Years A-Rovin' (2005)
20. From a Distance by Tony Kenny - My Son (1991)
21. Ar Eireann ni Neosfiann ce Hi by Girsa - A Sweeter Place (2011)
22. The Band Played Red River Valley by Johnny McEvoy - Ireland's Original (1993)
23. Day of the Clipper by Schooner Fare - Day of the Clipper (1978)
24. Medley by Eamonn McGirr and Friends - The Way Back (2002)
25. When Irish Eyes Are Smiling by Various Artists - When Irish Eyes Are Smiling (1994)
26. Leaving of Liverpool by Dominic Kirwan - Echoes of Ireland (2003)
27. Nora by Johnny McEvoy - 20 Greatest Hits (2002)
28. The Parting Glass by The High Kings - The High Kings (2008)
29. Mother's Chair by Isla Grant - Mother (2001)
30. After All These Years by Various Artists - Emerald Classics (1988)
31. Patriot Game by Deirdre Reilly - The Patriot Game (1996)
32. Hills of Donegal by Various Artists - Celtic Women (2007)
33. Cry of the Celts by Ronan Hardiman - Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance (1996)

CD Received

Shamrock City by Solas (2013)
Genre: Irish Folk
When did we receive it? 7 September 2014

First of all, we would like to thank Maura McSweeney - one of the entertainment organizers for The Irish 2000 Music and Arts Festival - for giving us this CD. Maura McSweeney, her lovely daughter Claire, and Kathi Quinlan all visited us at the radio station to chat about the 18th Annual Irish 2000 Festival - taking place on September 12th and 13th, 2014. Thanks so much, girls, great to see you all again! :)

Please keep an eye on our newly reinstated playlists as we may be playing some cuts from this CD on future programs.