Thursday, May 6, 2010

CD Received

Big Dog by Seven Nations (1996)
Genre: Celtic Rock
When did we receive it? Sometime in 1996, I think.

First of all, we would like to thank whoever sent us this CD. Seven Nations is an extremely popular band on our show and although we don't have very many of their more recent CDs, we do have one or two of their earlier CDs in our collection. We are just spending the day listening to Seven Nations CD to reacquaint ourselves with some of the cuts on this CD. Please keep an eye on our newly reinstated playlists as we may be playing a number of Seven Nations songs on upcoming programs.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

CD Received

Gaelic Storm by Gaelic Storm (1998)
Genre: Celtic Folk
When did we receive it? Sometime in 1998, I think

First of all, we would like to thank the management of Gaelic Storm for sending us the band's self-titled CD for airplay on 'Proud to be Irish'. We are constantly receiving much of Gaelic Storm's brilliant work from many different sources and the band certainly has quite the fanbase for themselves. Well deserved, of course! :) For those of you who may or may not know, Gaelic Storm was the steerage band in the blockbuster movie Titanic.

Please keep an eye on our newly reinstated playlists as we most definitely will be playing Gaelic Storm's music on upcoming shows.

CD Received

Herding Cats by Gaelic Storm (1999)
Genre: Celtic Folk
When did we receive it? Sometime in 1999, I think


First of all, we would like to thank the management of Gaelic Storm for sending us the band's latest CD for airplay on 'Proud to be Irish'. We are constantly receiving much of Gaelic Storm's brilliant work from many different sources and the band certainly has quite the fanbase for themselves. Well deserved, of course! :) For those of you who may or may not know, Gaelic Storm was the steerage band in the blockbuster movie Titanic.

Please keep an eye on our newly reinstated playlists as we most definitely will be playing Gaelic Storm's music on upcoming shows.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

CD Received

50 Irish Sing-a-Longs by The Sean O'Neill Band (1995)
Genre: Celtic Folk
When did we receive it? Sometime in 1995, I think

First of all, we would like to thank whoever sent us this CD for airplay on 'Proud to be Irish'. The Sean O'Neill Band is extremely popular and we play their music quite often. We are just spending today refreshing our memories as to what medleys this band sings. Please keep an eye on our newly reinstated playlists to see which medleys we play from The Sean O'Neill Band. 

CD Received

The Abbey Tavern by The Abbey Tavern Singers (1971)
Genre: Celtic Folk
When did we receive it? 27 April 2010

First of all, we would like to thank our good friend and a faithful listener to 'Proud to be Irish', Don, for loaning us this CD for possible airplay on the radio show. The Abbey Tavern is in Dublin and has hosted traditional musicians since about the 1960s. They are still extremely popular and host many stars of the Irish traditional music scene. Please keep an eye on our newly reinstated playlists as we may play some cuts off this CD on future shows.

CD Received

Bring Yer Wellies by Gaelic Storm (2006)
Genre: Celtic Rock
When did we receive it? Sometime in 2006, I think

First of all, we would like to thank Gaelic Storm's management for sending us this CD for airplay on 'Proud to be Irish'. Gaelic Storm is incredibly popular on our show; rightfully so. Please keep an eye on our newly reinstated playlists to see when we play more of Gaelic Storm's music; I'm sure we will.

Friday, April 16, 2010

CD Received

Weaving a Spell by The Irish Weavers (2009)
Genre: Irish Folk
When did we receive it? Sometime in 2009, I think

First of all, we would like to thank whoever it was who sent us this CD for possible airplay on 'Proud to be Irish'. We are just refreshing our memories about the songs that are on this CD. Please keep an eye on our newly reinstated playlists as we may be playing some cuts off this CD on future programs.