Eight holiday-appropriate selections heard today:
St. Paddy's Day Essential Pub Mix
- The Rocky Road To Dublin-The High Kings (A lack of coordination didn't stop me from doing a few subtle kicks in time to these forthright, uptempo vocals. The Irish Descendants recorded a similarly strong version.)
St. Paddy's Day Radio
- Piping Solo/Garret Barry's (Live)-The Bothy Band (A midtempo bagpipe melody segues into an impressively rapid reel, earning appreciative rhythmic claps and cheers from the audience.)
- Siesta Set-Dervish (Brisk, dexterous fiddle playing and top-notch synchronicity between all players.)
- Nancy Whiskey-Gaelic Storm (Vocally, this could segue with multiple versions of "Rattlin' Bog." The instrumental portion, if looped, would flow well into Emerson, Lake & Palmer's version of Aaron Copland's "Hoedown.")
- The Stride Set-Solas (A strong showcase for the dexterity of the band's instrumentalists. I reacted similarly to a live version of "The Wiggly Jigs.")
The Village Presents Celtic Twilight
- Nine Apples Of Gold-Karan Casey (An endearingly sung portrait of someone with a generous spirit. We should all aspire to this level of kindness.)
- I Would Bring You Ireland (Live)-Nanci Griffith (A touching show of affection across many miles.)
- Let The Circle Be Wide-Tommy Sands (A welcoming way to say, "You're among friends here.")
