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Celtic Thunder - Act Two

VARIOUS PERFORMERS

The five lads Damian, George, Keith, Paul and Ryan of CelticThunder continue their exploration of traditional and contemporary Irish music under the guidance of musical director, Phil Coulter. Highlights among the 17 tracks include: Mull of Kintyre, Raggle Taggle Gypsy, Ride-on Calendonia and 4 songs penned by Phil Coulter: Yesterday’s Men, My Boy, Heartbreaker and That’s a Woman.

PO 62451 CD  $16

And Winter Came

ENYA

And Winter Came, is an enchanting evocation of the changing landscape of winter as well as the festive cheer of the holidays. Highlights among the twelve tracks, which feature Enya’s beguiling and ethereal musical portrayal of the darkest and yet most hopeful season, include: Trains and Winter Rains and White Is in the Winter Night. Although not a Christmas album, the significance of that holiday is recognized in The Spirit of Christmas Past, Silent Night in Gaelic and a stunning version of O Come, O Come Emmanuel.

RP 69330  CD $16

A Midwinter Night’s Dream

LOREENA MCKENNITT

Loreena McKennitt creates a seasonal album reflecting her world music influences. The exotic eastern arrangements of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen contrast with Noel Nouvelet sung in the old French. Celtic influences abound throughout the album. One intriguing example is The Seven Rejoices of Mary, which shares the same tune as The Star of the County Down. Other popular tracks are The Holly &The Ivy and Snow The rich instrumental support includes: harp, guitar, fiddle, cello and uillean pipes.

PO 54437  CD $16

The Greatest Journey - Essential Collection

CELTIC WOMAN

On DVD & CD

Latest CD & DVD featuring the voices of Chloe, Lisa Meav, Orla and new vocalists, Lynn & Alex, with the inspired fiddle of Mairead. New tracks are: The Call, Pie Jesu, Ave Maria and Your Raise Me Up (backed by a gospel choir). Somewhere from the New Journey DVD and Shenandoah from the New Journey Deluxe CD plus 12 tracks selected from their first two albums makes a total of 18 tracks. The DVD features all of the above tracks and special backstage interviews.

EM 34124 CD $16

EM DVD341 DVD $20

At Home in Ireland

DANIEL O’DONNELL

On DVD & CD

Daniel's latest PBS Special is available on CD and DVD in 24 tracks. The DVD features beautiful scenery with Daniel on location performing Belfast, Blue Hills of Breffini, Destination Donegal and three other tracks. A particular highlight is Daniel’s performance of My Lovely Island Home, written by his mother, which he sings to her as a special birthday present.

DOD 45 DBLE CD $20

DP DVD 45 DVD $20

Country Boy

DANIEL O’DONNELL

Daniel performs 20 country hits on this brand new CD including Lucille, Detroit City, King of the Road, Me and Bobby McGee. The CD features two duets - I Want to Be Free with Loretta Lynn and Crystal Chandeliers with Charlie Pride.

DOD 48  CD $16

The Collection

TOMMY FLEMING

Recently crowned Ireland’s best selling album. This CD demonstrates Tommy’s vocal strengths from Raglan Road and The Old Triangle to Wait Till the Clouds Go By and In the Gloaming. 26 tracks on this double CD

DA 1449  DBLE CD $20

Rocky Road

DAMIEN DEMPSEY

Highly regarded in Ireland as a singer songwriter, on this album he joins The Dubliners' John Sheehan, fiddle and Barney McKenna, banjo to sing Irish favorites including: The Rocky Road to Dublin, Schooldays Over, The Foggy Dew and eight others. please note: title was incorrectly stated as On the One Road in our newsletter

UFO 1014  CD $16

The Story So Far

LUNASA

Driven by the rhythmic double bass of Trevor Hutchinson, Lunasa is the hottest traditional band in Ireland. These sixteen tracks - the highlights from their seven albums - demonstrate the energy, drive and fire that are responsible for their phenomenal rise. A great chance to catch up with this sensational band.

CA 4477  CD $16

Gaelic Spirit

VARIOUS ARTISTS

Recorded at the Music Center in Dublin’s Temple Bar, this DVD demonstrates the diversity of contemporary Irish music from the pop, folk and traditional genre’s. The talented line-up includes performers as varied as Van Morrison, Altar, Emmy Lou Harris, Sharon Shannon, Sinbad O’Connor, Nollaig Casey, Elvis Costello, Mark Knophler, Sinbad Lohan, Eddi Reader and Christy Moore.

KDVD 4392  DVD  $20

Absolutely Irish

VARIOUS ARTISTS

Recorded at the Irish Arts Center in New York City. This album reflects all the fun of a great Irish session. And with Liz Carroll, John Doyle, Seamus Egan, Eileen Ivers, Joannie Madden, Billy McComisky, Mick Maloney, Jerry O’Sullivan, Mike Rafferty as instrumentalists and Karan Casey and Robbie O'Connell joining in for vocals what a session it is. On the closing song, The Leaving of Liverpool

CR 4480  CD  $16

Spirit of the Celts

VARIOUS ARTISTS

Great pipe bands like Field Marshall Montgomery, Glasgow Police, Shouts and Dykehead play all the classics including Amazing Grace, Flowers of the Forrest, Scotland the Brave and many, many more among the 34 tracks with an occasional inspirational song interspersed. Special priced double CD.

GSD 142  DBLE CD  $15

Celtic Thunder - The Show

VARIOUS PERFORMERS

On DVD & CD

Celtic Thunder is the theatrical stage show produced by Sharon Brown with musical composer Phil Coulter featuring a cross-section of talented Irish performers, including singers Damian McGinty, Paul Byrom and Ryan Kelly, and songwriter/guitarist Keith Harkin. The DVD includes over 25 musical numbers from the show, while the CD contains 15 selected highlights.

PO DVD 624 DVD $20

PO 62450 CD $16

The High Kings

THE HIGH KINGS

New studio release from The High Kings features 13 tracks, including The Parting Glass, The Black Velvet Band and a live rendition of The Wild Rover.

EM 21343 CD $16

The High Kings in Dublin Live

THE HIGH KINGS

Concert performance by The High Kings includes 17 songs, featuring Will Ye Go Lassie, Go?, The Auld Triangle, Phil The Fluther's Ball and many more.

EM DVD 213 CD $20

For Love and Laughter

SOLAS

Solas unleashes 12 tracks of new and original songs and tunes. 2008 studio release.

CR 4490 CD $16

What's the Rumpus?

GAELIC STORM

14 brand new and original tracks by Gaelic Storm , including The Night I Punched Russell Crowe and Death Ride to Durango. 2008 release.

GS 61229 CD $16

Béal Tuinne

SHAUN DAVEY

The Irish poetry of Caoimhin O Cinneide set to music by Shaun Davey and performed by a unique group of West Kerry traditional musicians and singers. Featured guest performers: Seamus Begley and Rita Connolly.

TA 4022 CD $16

Ships in the Forest

KARAN CASEY

Karan Casey performs 10 new and traditional songs on this 2008 studio release. Produced by Capercaillie's Donald Shaw.

CR 4476 CD $16

Flipsides

GREGORY GRENE

12 tracks of new and original songs by Gregory Grene of The Prodigals. 2008 studio release.

PR 1107 CD $16

Roses and Tears

CAPERCAILLIE

12 tracks of new and original material by Capercaillie. 2008 studio release.

CA 4477 CD $16

Best of All Time Live

NOEL V GINNITY

Irish Comedy

New recordings of 12 comedy routines by Noel V Ginnity.

NVG 15 CD $16

Keep It Simple

VAN MORRISON

11 new and original songs, all penned, arranged, produced and performed by Van Morrison for this new 2008 studio release.

VM 1065 CD $16

Celtic Woman Vol. 3

VARIOUS FEMALE ARTISTS

3rd compilation in the series of music by Irish and Celtic female artists from Hearts o' Space. Featured performers: Mary Black, Cherish The Ladies, Maura O'Connell, Dolores Keane and 8 others.

Please Note: This is not music by the popular concert touring group Celtic Woman.

HOS 1119 CD $16

Timeless Tranquility

PHIL COULTER

2007 collection featuring 14 Phil Coulter favorites. Includes Nancy Spain, Black Is The Colour and The Voyage.

SH 53018 CD $16

Celtic Feet

COLIN DUNNE

Irish Dance DVD

Nine-time World Dance Champion Colin Dunne and The Celtic Feet Dance Company demonstrate steps and routines for beginners or experienced dancers alike.

HTP DVD 1 DVD $20

Float

FLOGGING MOLLY

New studio recording from Flogging Molly features 11 original music tracks includingPaddy's Lament and the title cut, Float.

Release Date: March 4, 2008
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FM 006 CD $16

Welcome to Scotland

VARIOUS ARTISTS

40 Scottish favourites on this Double-CD package performed by Andy Stewart, Jimmy Shand, Big George and many more.

SD 40 Double-CD $20

Tranquility Classics - Phil Coulter's Ireland

PHIL COULTER

This scenic DVD combines selected tracks from 2 earlier Phil Coulter CD releases, the 2007 compilation, Tranquility Classics, and Phil Coulter's Ireland from 1985.

SH DVD 212 DVD $20

The Full Score

FRANKIE GAVIN with HIBERNIAN RHAPSODY

Frankie Gavin's fiddle and flute propel this new band, Hibernian Rhapsody, with accomplished sidemen Carl Hession on piano & harpsichord, Derek Hickey on accordion, and vocalist Michelle Lally.

TA 4020 CD $16

Signature

MOYA BRENNAN

Latest solo release by Moya Brennan. 13 original tracks including the single, I Will Find You, and Hear My Prayer.

MB 1703 CD $16

Donegal

HAIR OF THE DOG

Hair of The Dog turns out their finest blend of Irish folk and traditional, steeped in country/bluegrass, and Celtic rock tempered.

OE 6 CD $16

Celtic Treasure

HAYLEY WESTENRA

A 2007 solo release by New Zealander, Hayley Westenra, who joined Celtic Woman this past year. Highlights include The Water is Wide, Scarborough Fair and Shenandoah.

HW 560 CD $16

The Meanest of Times

DROPKICK MURPHYS

Dropkick Murphys deliver another raucous, solid performance with their latest release. Guests include Ronnie Drew and Spider Spacey of The Pogues.

DM 470 CD $16

The Wind That Shakes The Barley

MOVIE ON DVD

Set in 1916 in Ireland, this historical fiction tale, directed by Ken Loach is the story of Damien (Cillain Murphy), a young Irishman drawn into Ireland's fight for freedom. 2007 release. Running time: 127 mins.

GMDVD 101 DVD $20

Live & in Session

TANNAHILL WEAVERS

This versatile release by the Tannahill Weavers combines seven live performance tracks with seven new studio recordings.

CR 4454 CD $16

Live in New York - DVD

BILLY CONNOLLY

On DVD

From Billy Connolly's "Too Old to Die Young" Tour, this performance was recorded live at Town Hall in February 2005. 2006 release.

RDVD 108 DVD $20