The Wood of O - 'Mountain Sky Moon', debut EP €10.
Released June 2022. Art work by Hub artist Mia Carney
This fabulously talented music duo have been mesmerising audiences together for many years with their unique original material and classic folksongs...with haunting, heartfelt vocals that reach into the bottom of your soul, melodic fingerstyle acoustic guitar that flows between genres so effortlessly... this CD with 6 carefully chosen tracks, beautiful innovative arrangements, showcasing an outstanding musical range - vocals and instrumental, masterly produced, beautifully packaged with artwork by Mia Carney. The 6 songs were born over the space of three years and the theme of the EP comes from stories that reflect Will & Breege's interest in human history, Irish mythology fused with lived experiences. The EP is reflective, heartfelt, tender, raw, edgy, visual...tugging at a range of human emotions.
Brass Odyssey & Friends by Billy Byrne, €10
Billy Byrne launched his latest CD 'Brass Odyssey and friends' in the Brewery Lane Theatre, Carrick on Suir, on the 15th of June 2023. Born in Carrick on Suir in 1950, William James (Billy) Byrne grew up in a musical family. After encouragement from local musicians, Billy began playing trumpet and debuted with the Voxenaires in 1967, later turning professional in with The Cowboys. He went to play with several big bands including Jim Farley, Michael Delahunty, Maurice Mulcahey, Jim Cantwell and ultimately joined the Garda Band in 1974 where he became Musical Director and Conductor, retiring as Superintendent in 2005. Billy recorded 2 CDs with the Garda Band and continued his passion for music upon retirement. This CD marks his first solo venture on trumpet and flugelhorn. CD available in the Tudor Artisan Hub €10
Pure Radio Tipperary interviews Billy Byrne about his career and new CD.
August 2024 The Backyard Band launched an EP - €5
2 songs 'You can be a winner' and 'The Land of make believe'. Both songs written by Brendan Ryder.
Band members Brendan Ryder, Dave Hallissey, Mick Grace, Peter Dowley and Gay Brazel.
Hidden Charm by Gay Brazel, €10
The CD features 14 wonderful instrumental tracks with 12 guest musicians. Gay has been performing with many different bands since the 60s including the well known Irish showbands the Voxenaires, the Cowboys, the Real McCoy and the famous Irish Rock band Tweed, the Whole Shabang, Isla Grant band.
In 2018, Gay formed 'The Backyard Band' along with 3 other outstanding musicians Brendan Ryder (Tweed), Peter Dowley and Mick Grace and together have rocked stages all over the Country. Gay performs a wide range of music genre including American country, classic rock, roots, blues, Americana, trad and plays an extensive range of instruments guitar, dobro, bass, mandolin remarkably and superb vocals...such astounding talent! Gay has also spent over 30 years doing session work for other artists before setting up his own recording studios in Carrick on Suir in 2018...
This CD was originally released back in 2005 and includes the beautiful instrumental piece 'Song for Laura' a haunting melody dedicated to Gay's precious daughter Laura - which is so extra special as Laura sadly passed away on April 1st 2020 during Covid-19 pandemic RIP.
Hidden Charm CDs - €10, is a must for your music collection.
'Song for Laura' by Gay Brazel
Singer/songwriter Kristof Robert his first CD 'Nice Place' - September 2020 - €12
Absolutely beautifully packaged, all original material, 9 songs written by Kristof and one song with local songwriter Seamus McGrath. Joining Kristof are an amazing bunch of talented musicians including Gay Brazel, Cormac Hennessey, Mick Grace, Stephane Lefort, Ano and Paddy Flynn. The album artwork which I adore is by local talented artist Rita O'Dwyer, photos by Kristof. Album was designed by Declan Cusack object.ie
The genre is a blend of roots, folk, blues, country and some rock n' roll...something for everyone!
The genre is a blend of roots, folk, blues, country and some rock n' roll...something for everyone!
'Where Words Fail' CD by Marian Ingoldsby
This beautiful CD is an anthology of diverse pieces including classical, jazz and traditional pieces...many arranged by Marian along with original pieces composed by Marian...absolutely love the CD packaging...and Marian has written a few words about each chosen piece...and in her own words 'hopes that the CD will provide some small insight into the repertoire of that wonderful instrument, the piano'
Price: €12.50ea
Every time we say goodbye by Marian Ingoldsby
'BY HECK'...a toast to the 1920s - €20
This CD is a tribute to the 1920’s music of the Flanagan Brothers from Waterford...the CD features the quartet, Martin Murray (Carrick-on-Suir), Frankie Gavin, Emma Corbett and Carl Hession....all highly acclaimed musicians. Upright Bass, Clarinet and a 4 piece Brass section also feature on the album, in-keeping with the 1920’s sound. A truly refreshing and revolutionary sounding CD.
'The Wind in the Woods' by Martin Murray, €15.
Essentially a mandolin CD with flavours of banjo and fiddle. This CD is grounded in Irish traditional music but takes in a broader spectrum!! Launched December 2020.
'Mermaid' debut EP by Marie Walsh and Jane McLoughlin - €5.
5 Tracks, original music. Released 2014.
Vocals & percussion Marie Walsh, Guitar, Bodhrán & backing vocals Jane McLoughlin, Banjo, Mike Walsh.
All songs written by Marie Walsh, all songs arranged by Jane & Marie
'Stop the Clocks' debut acoustic EP by Pete MacGowan - €5
The EP features Pete on lead vocals, guitars and harmonica, and Breege Phelan on lead and backing vocals. All five songs are originals inspired by the folk, blues and roots music from Ireland and the UK, and from Europe across the Atlantic to North America.
Released 2013
‘I love Pete’s CD…well written songs full of beautifully observed details, simple arrangements, performed with passion and honesty,’ - Kieran Goss.
‘With just an acoustic guitar, a harmonica and a light dusting of percussion and vocals from Breege Phelan he has recreated the essence of his live performance. From the light airiness of Small Café to the more serious Bury ‘Em Deep, this is a collection of songs for all to cherish,’ -Charlie McGettigan.
On Wings of Song' by Ursula Kenny - €10
A beautiful collection of classical, traditional & modern songs.
19 Tracks. Special Guests - Eamonn Kenny - Classical guitar accompanist; Tadhg Kenny - Vocal accompanist and Marian Ingoldsby - piano accompanist.
'Songs of Love' by Ursula Kenny - €10
A beautiful collection of classical, traditional & modern songs and devotion.
19 Tracks. Vocals: Ursula Kenny and Tadgh Kenny, Guitar: Eamonn Kenny and Piano: Cecilia Kehoe.
'Dawn on the Mountain' by the late Harry Doherty - €12
Released 2017.
15 tracks, beautifully produced and arranged by Harry with an incredibly talented teams of musicians and beautiful vocals by Irene Malone.
Clarinet & Alto saxophone - Harry Doherty; Piano by Phil Collins, WIT; Bass and Bass guitar Chris McCarthy; Drums, Fionn O'Ceallachain; Flute, Ger Dower; Vocals, Irene Malone.
Article by Aileen Hahessy
'Are you Listening Now' - Gael Force 3. CD €10
12 Tracks with Liam Leahy - Guitar/Vocals; Niamh Phelan - Fiddle/Flute/Whistle/Vocals and Gerry Phelan - Banjo/Mandolin/Bouzouki with guest appearance Ger O'Donnell - Percussion/Bass.
Gaelforce 3 are a traditional Irish folk band who have travelled all over Ireland and abroad singing and playing Irish folk songs and tunes. They recently released their 2nd album, 'Tracks in the Snow', while there 1st album 'Are you listening now?' got rave reviews.
This uplifting folk band from Co. Clare is comprised of father and daughter, Gerry and Niamh Phelan, both multi-instrumentalists. They are complemented by the powerful voice and finger picking of Liam Leahy on guitar and bouzouki. Later Sean Cummins joined the Group - renamed Gael Force 4, on button accordion and cajon fuses it all together to form a great four piece trad and ballad band with a lot of drive. Gael Force 3 and 4 have performed regularly at the Clancy Brothers Music & Arts Festival.
'Broome' by Dún Aill Folk - €10
Released 2018. 12 Tracks.
Dúnaill Folk Group are accomplished musicians performing modern and contemporary Irish and international folk ballads with beautiful harmonious vocals.
'Long Nights in Pokey Places' by the Fógues - €15
This CD released in 2020 a mix of popular trad/folk covers and 5 of their own original songs. The Fógues are comprised of four lads, 3rd level students from Mitchelstown (in 2020)
The covers include Beautiful Affair, The Ferryman, Whiskey in a Jar, The Contender, The Voyage, Hold Back the River, Wake Me Up and Hand Me Down My Bible
To learn more about the Fógues, check out their website www.thefogues.com
'Songs from a Life' the debut acclaimed CD by Frank Callery - €12
Released February 2022.
Frank is an award-winning poet, songwriter, editor, journalist and historian, who revels in the words and music of his heritage and tradition. A Dubliner, he has lived in Co. Kilkenny for the past 27 years.
Wonderful mix of songs with local musicians Martin Murray, Paul Grant and Suzanne Rowe.
Frank has also just launched a fabulous new website, where you can learn more about Frank Callery and this CD. https://frankcallerysongs.com/
"This is no picnic" by The Balloonists. - €10, released 2014.
The CD is a collection of original songs beautifully crafted and sung by Colm Power with collaborative performances by 14 other renowned local musicians including Neil Quinlan, Finbarr Clancy, Graham Clancy, David Doherty (RIP), Harry Doherty (RIP), Ryland Teifi, Hugh O Carroll, David O' Regan, Rowan Sherlock, Paul O' Dwyer, Aideen Clancy, Grainne Butler, Niamh & Sarah Power.
Colm arranged, recorded and produced the CD with Neil Quinlan locally in Carrick-on-Suir.
The CD sounds are an unique blend of jazz, indie rock and folk...the lyrics ...poetic, poignant, quirky, whimsical?? - you decide!...this CD will leave you wanting more!
'Ceol na Siúire’, by Kevin Power - is a CD packed with beautiful, traditional Gaelic songs from Carrick-on-Suir and the Suir Valley area! €10, released 2018.
Kevin Power - Vocals and Tin Whistle, Martin Murray - Fiddle, Banjo, Mandolin and Mandola, Paul Grant - Acoustic Guitar, Colm Power - Acoustic Guitar, Suzanne Rowe - Keyboards and Piano Accordion, Eibhlín de Paor - Backing Vocalsand Áine de Paor - Backing Vocals
Video by Pete MacGowan — with Kevin Power.
'If I Told You..... Stories' by Liam Butler - €10
Released 2010
This CD is a 12-track album which represents a lifetime’s ambition for Carrick’s Liam Butler, one of the best known faces and voices in Irish musical theatre. The album includes Liam’s interpretation of show hits, traditional tunes and a few personal favourites.
1 by Robert Power, €10. Released 2014.
10 Tracks - Human; Tower; Perfect; Cord; War; Shelter; Two; Lights; Fantasy and Boy
and Single 'Judge' released 2017. €2
Hot Press Magazine have described him as “powerful, heartfelt and thought-provoking”. Subterranean Sounds, original live music curator, say he is “a natural, with the songs and the voice”.
Find out more about the artist www.robertpower.com
'Making Shadows' By soulful singer/songwriter from Co. Tipperary Ruairí de Leastar - €10
Released 2020
For the past fifteen years Ruairí de Leastar has been honing his craft and enrapturing audiences with his songs of hope and fervent wisdom. He has been an accomplished songwriter from a young age, and has fronted many successful bands and duos. A musician of true passion, Ruairí has shared the stage with acts such as Duke Special, Lisa Hannigan, Jerry Fish, Jack L and Foy Vance.
Your Logo, My Logo - by Seán Kiely (New Jersey, USA) - €8
Released 2015 - 11 Tracks. Sean Kiely: Guitar, Vocals, Keyboards, Bobby McCullough: Bass, Vocals, Rich DeCicco: Percussion with Heather Cole: Fiddle and Rich Polatchek: Trumpets
Clancy Brothers Festival CD Vol 1. - €10
Released 2012. Compiled and remastered by Martin Murray at Ashville Studio, Carrick-on-Suir.
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