CD Received

Saoirse's Heart by Celtic Cross (2014)
Genre: Celtic Rock
When did we receive it? 21 March 2014

First of all, we would like to thank Anita Daly of Daly Communications for sending us the latest CD from Celtic Cross! We haven't had a chance to listen to this CD yet - but we will some time very soon. :)

Please keep an eye on our newly reinstated playlists as we hope to start playing several cuts from this CD soon. Thanks again, Anita! :)

Playlist For 16 March 2014

1. Chicago Set by Stockton's Wing - The Stockton's Wing Collection (1991)
2. Sweet Rose by Shirae - Tiger's Island (2004)
3. Greenland Whale Fisheries by The Emigrants - October Winds (1997)
4. The Patriot Game by The Clancy Brothers - Greatest Irish Hits (1995)
5. The Little Skillet Pot by The Screaming Orphans - The Jacket's Green (2011)
6. The Last Farewell by Roger Whittaker - Live! (1989)
7. The Mountains of Pomeroy by Derek Warfield and the Young Wolfe Tones - On the One Road (2009)
8. Compass by The Gothard Sisters - Compass (2013)
9. Neansai Mhile Gra by The Emigrants - October Winds (1997)
10. St. Patrick's Day in America by The Wood's Tea Co. - The Best of the Wood's Tea Co.: Celtic Collection (2003)
11. Song of Liberty by The Wolfe Tones - Profile (1991)
12. Take me Back/Here For the Tartan/Marie's Wedding/Scotland the Brave by Paddy Noonan - Paddy Noonan's Scottish Party (1991)
13. Irishman in America by Boru - Business as Usual (1990)
14. The Bells of Dunblane by Eamonn McGirr and Friends - The Way Back (2002)
15. Red is the Rose by Ciarán Sheehan - Ha'Penny Bridge (2002)
16. The Lark in the Morning by The Screaming Orphans - The Jacket's Green (2011)
17. The Minstrel Boy/Let Erin Remember by Tommy Makem - Live at the Irish Pavilion (1993)
18. These Are my Mountains by Paddy Noonan - Paddy Noonan's Scottish Party (1991)
19. Rare Ould Times by Various Artists - Dublin Songs (1988)
20. Roll of Honour by Derek Warfield - God Save Ireland (2008)
21. Wearing of the Green by The Wolfe Tones - Profile (1991)
22. St. Patrick's Day by Barleyjuice - This is Why we Can't Have Nice Things (2013)
23. When Irish Eyes Are Smiling/Toora Loora Loora/Mother Mo Chroi/My Wild Irish Rose by Cahal Dunne - The Very Best of Cahal Dunne (2003)
24. Those Were the Days by Celtic Cross - Shores of America (2007)
25. Phil the Fluter's Ball by The Celtic Tenors - Irish Album (2003)
26. The Bard of Armagh by Ciarán Sheehan - Ha'Penny Bridge (2002)
27. Winds of Morning by Tommy Makem - Live at the Irish Pavilion (1993)
28. Green Hills of Tyrol/When the Battle's O'er by Scotia-Glenville Pipe Band - The Pipes (and Drums) Are Calling (2009)
29. Celtic Girl by Barleyjuice - The Morning After (2008)
30. Caledonia by Celtic Thunder - Act Two (2008)
31. Dawning of the Day/Scottish Destiny by North Sea Gas - Scottish Destiny (1995)
32. Isle of Inisfree by Celtic Woman - Celtic Woman (2005)
33. Lochanside by North Sea Gas - Lochanside (2005)
34. The Priesting of Fr. John by Eamonn McGirr - Different Yet the Same (1996)
35. Who Threw the Overalls in Mrs. Murphy's Chowder by The Countdown Singers - 25 Irish Favorites (2000)

Slán Abhaile, George Donaldson!

In Loving Memory of

George Donaldson (1968-2014)

Born: Glasgow, Scotland (Bus Builder)

Principle Singer of Celtic Thunder

Years Active: 1994-2014, performed with Celtic Thunder: 2007-2011, solo singer from 2011-2013

Solo Albums: "The White Rose" (2011), "The World in my Mind" (2013)

Our hearts and prayers go out to the Donaldson Family on the passing of their loving husband, father, brother and son George Donaldson. Before he began his music career, George spent many years in Glasgow making buses. As one of nine children and brought up in Glasgow's East End, George was a self-taught musician who was raised with a lifelong passion for Celtic music which was inspired by his late father Bernard. He was a well-known balladeer, proficient on the flute, and an accomplished guitarist who has shared the stage with such legendary artists as Phil Coulter, and the Dubliners' Jim McCann.

When he first joined Celtic Thunder in 2007, George quickly became known as the 'gentle giant' of the group. He was the oldest member of Celtic Thunder - as well as a husband and a father - so could be counted on to sing songs about home and family life. Along with Celtic Thunder, George has performed for rapturous audiences all around the world, including three sold out shows in New York’s ‘Radio City Music Hall” and has had the prestigious honour of performing for President Obama and the first Lady at the White House for a St Patrick’s Day celebration.

In addition to his stellar work with Celtic Thunder, Donaldson was a well-established artist in his own right, acclaimed as one of the finest singer/songwriters in the ever-vibrant Glasgow folk scene. He won the Irish Music Awards in both 2011 and 2012. George passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, 12 March 2014 of a massive heart attack. He was just 46 years old.

George is survived by his wife Carolyn, and daughter Sarah, who he described as 'the light of my life'.

God rest your soul, George, the music world is a little dimmer for your passing!   

Slán Abhaile, George!

CD Received

Ireland's Golden Treasures Volume 1: The Songs of Our Ancestors by Cahal Dunne (2011)
Genre: Irish Folk
When did we receive it? 10 March 2014

First of all, we would like to thank Cahal Dunne for sending us this CD. . He also sent us four copies of his debut novel Put Yer Rosary Beads Away Ma: A Salty Tale of a Young Man's Musical Dreams and Struggles in 1970's Ireland to give away as prizes over the next several weeks. Please keep an eye on our newly reinstated playlists as we hope to start playing several cuts from this CD soon. Thanks again, Cahal! :)

Playlist For 9 March 2014

1. Down by the Salley Gardens by Joanie Madden - Song of the Irish Whistle (1996)
2. Ireland by Garth Brooks - Fresh Horses (1995)
3. They're Going Home by Various Artists - You Are Not Forgotten: An Irish American Tribute to the Troops (2013)
4. The Unicorn by The Irish Rovers - The Unicorn (1991)
5. The Galway Girl by Hair of the Dog - Liam Left the Lights on Again (2012)
6. Lady of Knock, Queen of Ireland by Tony Kenny - The Green Island (1996)
7. Lannigan's Ball/The Kerry Dances by James Galway and Phil Coulter - Legends (1997)
8. Plastic Bullets by The Wolfe Tones - Profile (1991)
9. Under the Milky Way by Seven Nations - Big Dog (1997)
10. Liberty by North Sea Gas - Keltic Heritage (1995)
11. Janie Mac I'm Nearly Forty by The Wolfe Tones - 25th Anniversary (1991)
12. Weekend Irish by Barleyjuice - A Night at the Pub (2008)
13. Scotland For Ever/Scotland the Brave by John McDermott -Timeless Memories: Greatest Hits (2006)
14. Limerick You're a Lady by Tony Kenny - The Green Island (1996)
15. The Orange and the Green by The Irish Rovers - The Unicorn (1991)
16. Donegal by Michael DeAngelis - Son of a Dunigan (2005)
17. Ireland's 32/Irish Washerwoman by Dermot O'Brien - Let's Have a Party! (1985)
18. The Broad Black Brimmer by The Wolfe Tones - 25th Anniversary (1991)
19. Orinoco Flow by Celtic Woman - Celtic Woman (2005)
20. The Rattlin' Bog by Schooner Fare - Alive (1983)
21. Raggle Taggle Gypsy by The Irish Descendants - We Are the Irish Descendants (2004)
22. Come by the Hills by Celtic Thunder - Celtic Thunder: The Show (2008)
23. Take me Home to Mayo by Andy Cooney - Galway Shawl (2001)
24. Ghosts of the Molly Maguires by Donnybrook Fair - Tunnel Tigers (1982)
25. Joyce Country Ceili Band by The Saw Doctors - Songs From Sun Street (1998)
26. The Galway Shawl by Andy Cooney - Galway Shawl (2001)
27. The Band Played Red River Valley by Johnny McEvoy - Ireland's Original (1993)
28. Katy Daly by Eamonn McGirr - Different Yet the Same (1996)
29. Tulla Reel/Dick Gossip's Reel by The Irish Rovers - The Irish Rovers Home in Ireland (2011)

Playlist For 2 March 2014

1. The Captain Campbell Medley: Captain Campbell/Calum Breugach/Wedding Reel by The Cottars - Made in Cape Breton (2001)
2. Medley: Beer Barrel Polka/Havanagila/Irish Molly-O by Dermot O'Brien - Let's Have a Party! (1985)
3. Ned Kelly From Kinsale by Brendan Woods - Cashman's Diary: The Story of John Boyle O'Reilly (1999)
4. Scotland For Ever/Scotland the Brave by John McDermott - Timeless Memories: Greatest Hits (2006)
5. Beggarman by Gaelic Storm - Tree (2001)
6. Past the Point of Rescue by Hair of the Dog - K9 (1996)
7. The West's Awake by The Wolfe Tones - 25th Anniversary (1991)
8. Lady of Knock by Deidre Reilly - A Toast to the Irish Colleens (1999)
9. Bound For Boston by Kevin McKrell - Bound For Boston (2003)
10. I Do! D' You! by Boru - Business as Usual (1991)
11. Irish Eyes by Paddy Noonan - Paddy Noonan Presents Irish Eyes (1996)

CD Received

Ha'Penny Bridge by Ciarán Sheehan (2002)
Genre: Celtic Folk
When did we receive it? 2 March 2014

First of all, we would like to thank Ed Collins of The Irish-American Heritage Museum for giving us Ciarán Sheehan's sophomore CD! On Friday, April 4th at 7:30 P. M. Ciarán will be headlining 'From Galway to Broadway' - put on at The Troy Savings Bank Music Hall - to benefit the Museum. 

We haven't had a chance to listen to this CD yet as our CD player is on the fritz on the moment. :( Not to worry though, we do have a spare CD player that we can use instead. :) Please keep an eye on our newly reinstated playlists as we hope to start playing several cuts from this CD soon. Thanks again, Ed! :)