New Music

There's some new music from some of or 2006 Kansas City Irish Fest performers to listen to on the Entertainment Page (and the same new stuff is also on the Media Page, if you like that page better for some reason). In the next few days, I'll try to have something new from everybody else, but for now check out these great samples:

Johnny Tarr by Gaelic Storm. A signature song with a cool swinging rhythm from this great party band.

Magic Nights in The Lobby Bar by John Spillane. A rare live recording of this wonderful song that will remind you of every great night you ever spend in a pub listening to live music. It takes me back to Harlings, 11 or 12 years ago.

Cathair Mhór Chicago by Luka Bloom. A beautiful version of his classic City of Chicago, as Gaeilge, from the double CD Ceol '06.

Christchurch Bells by Hothouse Flowers. Not new by any stretch, dating back to 1990. But a beautiful song, one of my favorites from a favorite band.

Five Points by Black 47. Another of Black 47's great Irish in America anthems, this one on the lighthearted side.

A Chailin Alainn by The Fuchsia Band. Who remembers hearing Mairtin sing this in the Hyatt lobby at 5:00 AM after Irish Fest closed last year? What a gorgeous song.

Up To Me by 7 Nations. Couldn't be anybody else. This is classic 7 Nations and should be played loud.

Caherconree by Eddie Delahunt. Eddie's at his very best when he's singing his own compositions, as he is here. I love this song.

Story Of A Fish by The Elders. Hot off the presses from the just released CD Racing The Tide. According to singer Ian Byrne, a true story and who are we to argue?

So there you go. Enjoy. And guess what? We only have 66 days to wait unti we can hear all this and more live at KCIF. We are going to have such a good time.