CD Received

North Star by Kyle Carey (2014)
Genre: Celtic Folk
When did we receive it? 29 December 2015

First of all, we would like to thank Gaelic Americana singer-song writer Kyle Anne Carey for sending us a copy of her sophomore CD! On Sunday, January 3rd at 7:00 P. M. Kyle will be singing at Caffe Lena.

Many thanks again, Kyle, for sending us a copy of your CD! Please keep an eye on our newly reinstated playlists as we may be playing some cuts off this CD on future programs.

CD Received

Ciarán: An Evening With Friends Volume 1 by Ciarán Sheehan (2013)

Genre: Celtic Folk

When did we receive it? 8 November 2015

First of all, we would like to thank Richard M. Loatman, conductor of the Capital Singers of Trenton for sending us a copy of Ciarán Sheehan's latest CD! On Sunday, December 6th at 4:00 P. M. Ciarán will be headlining 'A Family Christmas: Holiday to Broadway' - a Christmas concert put on at Sacred Heart Church of Trenton, New Jersey.

Many thanks again, Richard! Please keep an eye on our newly reinstated playlists as we may be playing some cuts off this CD on future programs.

CD Received

The Essential Galway Boy Collection by Mike Denver (2010)
Genre: Irish Country
When did we receive it? 25 September 2015

First of all, we would like to thank the management of Irish country singer Mike Denver for sending us a copy of his CD! Many thanks again for sending this CD to us and please keep an eye on our newly reinstated playlists as we may be playing some cuts off of it on future programs.

CD Received

Kitchen Ceilidh 2 by The Brigadoons (2015)
Genre: Celtic Folk
When did we receive it? 23 September 2015

First of all, we would like to thank our good friend and a faithful listener to 'Proud to be Irish' - Glenn - for sending us these CDs. Glenn went to the Scottish Games and was kind enough to pick up two CDs for us - both by the Canadian band, The Brigadoons.

Many thanks again, Glenn! Please keep an eye on our newly reinstated playlists as we may be playing some cuts off these CDs on future programs.

CD Received

Kitchen Ceilidh 1 by The Brigadoons (2015)
Genre: Celtic Folk
When did we receive it? 23 September 2015

First of all, we would like to thank our good friend and a faithful listener to 'Proud to be Irish' - Glenn - for sending us these CDs. Glenn went to the Scottish Games and was kind enough to pick up two CDs for us - both by the Canadian band, The Brigadoons.

Many thanks again, Glenn! Please keep an eye on our newly reinstated playlists as we may be playing some cuts off these CDs on future programs.

CD Received

The Rocky Road to Dublin by The Merry Ploughboys (2010)
Genre: Irish Folk
When did we receive it? 21 September 2015

First of all, we would like to thank our good friend and a faithful listener to 'Proud to be Irish' - Jim - for sending us these CDs. Someone called in a request last week for a song by the Dublin band - The Merry Ploughboys. Unfortunately, while we had of course heard of the popular Irish band, we didn't have any of their CDs.

Jim was listening to the show that day, and had heard us explain our situation. Then, he very kindly called us up and said that he would send us a couple of CDs by The Merry Ploughboys. Many thanks again, Jim. Please keep an eye on our newly reinstated playlists as we may be playing some cuts off these CDs on future programs.

CD Received

MP3 by The Merry Ploughboys (2002)
Genre: Irish Folk
When did we receive it? 21 September 2015

First of all, we would like to thank our good friend and a faithful listener to 'Proud to be Irish' - Jim - for sending us these CDs. Someone called in a request last week for a song by the Dublin band - The Merry Ploughboys. Unfortunately, while we had of course heard of the popular Irish band, we didn't have any of their CDs.

Jim was listening to the show that day, and had heard us explain our situation. Then, he very kindly called us up and said that he would send us a couple of CDs by The Merry Ploughboys. Many thanks again, Jim. Please keep an eye on our newly reinstated playlists as we may be playing some cuts off these CDs on future programs.

CD Received

Flight by Mari Black (2014)

Genre: Irish Folk

When did we receive it? 20 September 2015

Well, we had a bit of a surprise this afternoon. Mari Black - a champion fiddle player from Massachusetts - has just sent us a copy of her debut CD: Flight. This CD arrived at the studio and we received it when we came in this morning. Many thanks to Ms. Black for sending us her CD. 

Please keep an eye on our newly reinstated playlists for us to play songs off Flight by Mari Black on upcoming shows.

CD Received

Fire in the Glen by North Sea Gas (2015)
Genre: Celtic Folk
When did we receive it? 10 September 2015

First of all, we would like to thank Linda, North Sea Gas' manager, for sending us the band's latest CD for possible airplay on 'Proud to be Irish' in the coming weeks. Please keep an eye on our newly reinstated playlists for us to play songs off this newest CD and others by North Sea Gas on upcoming shows.

CD Received

Stars: The Best of the Cranberries 1992-2002 by The Cranberries (2002)
Genre: Celtic Rock
When did we receive it? 20 July 2015

First of all, we would like thank the listener who mentioned the Cranberries to me during May 17th's program. They had wanted to request two specific songs by the Cranberries - Zombie and Linger - neither of which we could play at the time. We actually do have another CD by the Cranberries somewhere, but after a rather exhaustive search, we are still unable to find this particular CD.

We haven't stopped looking for it, but as always happens with our luck - the CD will probably turn up when we least expect it. However, that person's request was the impetus that caused us to buy this new CD, so thank you, whoever you are! :)

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

CD Received

Triskele Live! by Triskele (2015)
Genre: Irish Folk
When did we receive it? 28 June 2015

Well, we had a bit of a surprise this afternoon. Last Sunday, the members of Triskele stopped by the studio to chat about the release of their new CD: Triskele Live! Noeleen stopped by again this afternoon and very kindly gave us a fresh copy of the CD 'hot off the presses!' Please keep an eye on our newly reinstated playlists as we hope to start playing several cuts from this CD soon.

CD Recieved

Mountain Rose by The Gothard Sisters (2015)
Genre: Celtic Folk
When did we receive it? 24 June 2015

First of all, we would like to thank Solana Gothard for contacting us with the brilliant news that she and her sisters - Willow and Greta - have just released their latest CD: Mountain Rose. For those of you who have listened to 'Proud to be Irish' for any length of time, you will no doubt remember this delightful trio of sisters from Seattle, Washington. Please keep an eye on our newly reinstated playlists as we hope to start playing several cuts from this CD soon.

CD Received

Touched by a Polka by Jimmy Sturr (2000)
Genre: Polka Music
When did we receive it? 21 June 2015

First of all, we would like to thank the Rymanowski Brothers - Dennis and Gerry; hosts of 'The Polka Spotlight' and polka musicians themselves - for giving us a copy of this CD. Renowned polka musician Jimmy Sturr and Irish singer Dermot O'Brien teamed up for the track St. Patty's Polka Medley. Please keep an eye on our newly reinstated playlists as we hope to start playing several cuts from this CD soon. Thanks again, guys! ;)

CD Received

Inside my Car by Rick Bedrosian (2009)
Genre: Folk Music
When did we receive it? 31 May 2015

First of all, we would like to thank Rick Bedrosian himself for giving us a copy of his solo CD. He came into the studio today to chat with us about what's been going on since the last time we talked with him. Please keep an eye on our newly reinstated playlists as we hope to start playing several cuts from this CD soon. Thanks again, Rick! :)

CD Received

Bright Brand New Day by Andy Cooney (2014)
Genre: Irish Folk
When did we receive it? 13 April 2015

First of all, we would like to thank Sue - a listener to 'Proud to be Irish' - for sending us a copy of Andy Cooney's most recent CD; courtesy of the man himself. ;) Andy was performing with his band at the Petersburgh Veterans Hall earlier this month, and very kindly remembered us to Sue and sent along a copy of his latest CD for her to give to us. Sue, herself, thoroughly enjoyed Andy's show, saying that he and his band gave the intimate audience that was there, "two hundred percent in talent and enthusiasm."

Thank you so much, Sue, (and of course, Andy as well!) for sending us this CD, and we are absolutely delighted that you had such a wonderful time at Andy Cooney's show. We absolutely agree with you, Sue - Andy is a wonderful singer, and such a warm and all-around nice person to talk with! Thank you both very much for sending us this CD. Please keep an eye on our newly reinstated playlists as we hope to start playing several cuts from this CD soon.

CD Received

Where I Belong by Fr. Ray Kelly (2015)
Genre: Inspirational Celtic Folk
When did we receive it? 7 April 2015

First of all, we would like to thank Anita Daly of Daly Communications for sending us the debut CD of Fr. Ray Kelly. Fr. Kelly is a parish priest from County Meath, who came to prominence from singing his stirring rendition of Leonard Cohen's Halleujah on YouTube. Please keep an eye on our newly reinstated playlists as we hope to start playing several cuts from this CD soon. Thanks again, Anita! :)

CD Received

I Wish I Had a Boat by Kevin McKrell (2015)
Genre: Celtic Folk
When did we receive it? 15 March 2015

First of all, we would like to thank Kevin McKrell himself for sending us a copy of his new CD - hot off the presses!!! Please keep an eye on our newly reinstated playlists as we hope to start playing several cuts from this CD soon. Thanks again, Kevin! :)

CD Received

Craic Agus Ceol by Craic Agus Ceol (2014)
Genre: Irish Folk
When did we receive it? 10 January 2015

Well, on Friday afternoon, January 2, 2015, we received an email from David Moore - a member of the Irish folk trio, Craic Agus Ceol - Gaelic for 'Good Times and Music' - telling us that the trio had recently released their debut CD. Since we are always looking for new music to play on 'Proud to be Irish', we said we would be delighted to receive a copy of their new CD. Please keep an eye on our newly reinstated playlists as we hope to incorporate several tracks from this CD into the show within the coming weeks. Once again, many thanks to Dave Moore for sending us this CD! :)

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! :)

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.