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Celtic Thunder - Act Two

Celtic Thunder - Act Two

Celtic Thunder Act Two

 

PO 62451 CD  $16

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Celtic Thunder - CD

VARIOUS PERFORMERS

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Celtic Thunder - The Show DVD

VARIOUS PERFORMERS

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The Greatest Journey - Essential Collection

The Greatest Journey - Essential Collection

CELTIC WOMAN

EM 34124 CD $16

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The Greatest Journey - Essential Collection

The Show

CELTIC WOMAN

EM 60233 CD $16

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The Greatest Journey - Essential Collection

A New Journey

CELTIC WOMAN

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The High Kings

The High Kings

THE HIGH KINGS

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New Releases & New Additions to our catalog

The Priests

The Priests

THE PRIESTS

Three priests from Northern Ireland, Father Eugene O’Hagan and his brother, Father Martin and Father David Delargy, recorded this selection of fourteen sacred songs. The Priests, two tenors and a baritone, supported by the Choir of the Philharmonic Academy of Rome, recorded the album in St Peter’s Basilica. Tracks include: Ave Maria, Pie Jesu, Panis Angelicus, Abide with Me and Irish Blessing. The Priests have been featured on PBS and their album has been “top of the charts” around the world.

PRT 3969 CD  $16

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Ronan Tynan

Sing Me an Irish Song

RONAN TYNAN

The great Irish tenor and entertainer, Ronan Tynan, has recorded a brand new album This is Ronan’s first CD with all Irish songs. The unique orchestral introduction of the opening track, Ride On sets the tone for this album. In addition to the tenor favourites like Will Ye Go Lassie Go and Danny Boy, he does a brilliant performance of the country-folk song, Homes of Donegal. Patriotic favourites on the album include: Grace, Only Our Rivers Run Free and Fields of Athenry. Ronan’s voice is inspiring and the orchestration perfectly matches it.

RT 18 CD  $20

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Andy Cooney

It’ll Be Me

ANDY COONEY

Andy is best known for his work with his own band performing popular Irish ballads, but he also spent five years as a Country and Western songwriter. From that era come guest stars Crystal Gayle and Larry Gatlin. Songs include: It’ll Be Me, Emigrant Eyes, Lady of Knock and You Were Never Too Far from My Mind (duet with Crystal). Lately Andy has been performing songs from the classic tenor repertoire and this album contains: You Raise Me Up, The Holy City (Jerusalem) and How Great Thou Art. Ronan Tynan and the RTE Concert Orchestra also guest on the album, which has a Stephen Foster tribute.

DACD 42  CD  $16

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Tony Kenny

The Voyage

TONY KENNY

Tony’s latest CD has just been released. This CD contains a great selection from some of the most popular contemporary and all time favorite songs in Ireland. Amoung the thirteen tracks included on the album is: The Galway Girl, I Will Love You All My Life, My Child, LasVegas / Donegal, An Irish Waltz, My Dublin Bay, Pal of My Cradle Days, Leaving Castlebar and The Voyage.

CV 2009  CD  $16

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Saw Doctors

Live at the Melody Tent

SAW DOCTORS

Recorded live at The Melody Tent on Cape Cod, this CD includes fourteen tracks of Saw Doctors favorites. From N17 to Out for a Smoke, including: I’ll Be On My Way, That’s What She Said Last Night, Clare Island. The album also contains many songs never previously recorded live: Macnas Parade, Will it Ever Stop Raining, Galway & Mayo including Maroon and White, This is Me, Chips and Never Mind the Strangers.

SWD 14  CD  $16

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Saw Doctors

Clare Island to Cape Cod

SAW DOCTORS

Although many songs from the CD are included on the DVD there are five different tracks including Joyce County Ceili Band and Tommy K which are exciting favorites to watch the band perform. "LiveAt theMelody Tent." DVD extras include interviews with Davy Carton and LeoMoran, video footage of the band playing their number one hit About You Now and "eavesdrops" on the band's party in Galway.
This DVD will be available early March - Preorder now

SAWDVD 02  DVD  $20

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Tommy Makem

The Legendary Tommy Makem

TOMMY MAKEM

Issued in Ireland as a memorial to her greatest folk composer and performer, it contains 40 of the songs Tommy loved to sing. From The Cobbler, with his mother Sara Makem, through his classic anthem, Four Green Fields, Tommy’s vocals uplift our spirits as we remember the giant who once walked amoungst us.

TM 9023 DOUBLE CD  $20

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Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem

In Person at Carnegie Hall

CLANCY BROTHERS & TOMMY MAKEM

St Patrick’s Day 1963 - the concert that influenced a generation.
The entire 2 hour performance, including dialogue and stage banter, is captured on this double CD. Shoals of Herring, Legion of the Rearguard, Kelly the Boy from Killane, The West’s Awake, The Patriot Game, Brennan on the Moor, The Parting Glass, Boys of Wexford and The Foggy Dew are just some of the great selections.
Over 45 years since its original release.
This new expanded 2-CD is being released early March.

CO 2571 DOUBLE CD  $20

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Finbar Furey

Finbar Furey

FINBAR FUREY

On his third solo album Finbar exhibits his vocal versatility on such melancholy tunes as America Cried, My Song of Immigration and Dark Side of the World; as well as the upbeat Oro Oro, Walking with Me Darlin’ and Mrs A. The Uileann pipe intro sets the tone for Six Thousand Lonely Miles. Finbar has one of the most expressive voices in Irish music and it’s a pleasure to hear him again. Most of the tracks are original compositions by Finbar.

CT 01  CD  $16

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The Prodigals

Whiskey Asylum

THE PRODIGALS

Ten years of Prodigals hits - 5 of the 18 tracks are new. on this album. A great collection of the songs that have driven them to the top of the jig punk sound. The band’s music was recently featured in the movie "Pride and Glory." A great chance to catch up with this sensational band.

PR 5388  CD  $16

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The Young Dubliners

Saints & Sinners

THE YOUNG DUBLINERS

These 11 original songs and one instrumental find the band in top form musically. The lyrics deal with the pitfalls of relationships. Saints and Sinners and Howaya Girls celebrate the excitement of new or casual ones; whereas, Rosie and Caroline deal with the complications of meaningful relationships.

FTN 767  CD  $16

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Aine Furey

Cross My Palm

AINE FUREY

As Finbar’s daughter, Aine has been surrounded by music all her life. She gives a vivid performance on the album’s 12 tracks. Her styles vary from: rhythmic - Hello in There; sultry - Water’s Edge and reflective - Matter of Time. Although most of the tracks are original, she ends with two brilliant performances - the Irish favorite, John O’ Dreams and the American pop song Chasing Rainbows.

CT 02  CD  $16

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Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem

Very Best of Irish Rebel Ballads

CLANCY BROTHERS & TOMMY MAKEM

Patriotic songs including: Kevin Barry, Boolavogue. Rising of the Moon, The Croppy Boy, Roddy McCorley, The Minstrel Boy and The Foggy Dew. Several tracks, such as The Rattling Bog and The Real Old Mountain Dew are better classified as drinking songs.

CELTS 1015  CD  $16

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John McCormack

Legendary Collection

JOHN MCCORMACK

He is the undisputed greatest Irish tenor of all time. Amoung the forty tracks are popular Irish songs: Star of the County Down, Maggie and My Wild Irish Rose. Tenor favorites: Rose of Tralee, Machusla and Mother Macree. Patriotic Ballads: The Croppy Boy, The Boys of Wexford and The Foggy Dew.

GE 1408  DOUBLE CD  $20

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Green Fields of America

Green Fields of America

GREEN FIELDS OF AMERICA

Formed by multi-instrumentalist, Mick Moloney, in 1978: the band always featured brilliant musicians and great traditional vocals. Current line-up includes: John Doyle, guitar; Athena Tergis, fiddle; Billy McComiskey, accordion and Robbie O’Connell, vocals.nomenal rise.

GF 4495  CD  $16

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Bridie Gallagher

The Girl From Donegal

BRIDIE GALLAGHER

A star of country music since the 50’s, Bridie lends her authentic Irish voice to such classics as: Moonlight in Mayo, Lovely Derry on the Foyle, Shall My Soul Pass Through Old Ireland, Teddy O’Neill and The Homes of Donegal.

BG 7333  CD  $16

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Andy Stewart

100 All Time Scottish Favorites

ANDY STEWART

The title tells it all from Loch Lomand and Scotland the Brave to Ye Canny Shove Yer Granny aff a Bus and We’re No Awa’ to Bide Awa’. Scotland’s all time favorite performer does them all.

GES 1254  DOUBLE CD  $20

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Irish Dancing

Definitve Collection

IRISH DANCING

Sixteen tracks - all the favorite Ceili dances: The Siege of Ennis, Haymaker’s Jig, High Caul Cap, Walls of Limerick along with Marches, Jigs and Reels.

CEM 8011  CD  $16

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Various Artists

The Best Irish Party Album Ever

VARIOUS ARTISTS

The Wolfe Tones, Thin Lizzy, The Dubliners, Horslips, Paddy Reilly, De Dannan, The Fureys, Jim McCann, Joe Dolan, Phil Coulter and The Dublin City Ramblers perform some of their biggest hits.

CCD 565  CD  $16

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Other Recent Irish Music Releases

Celtic Thunder - Act Two

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

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Enya - And Winter Came

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

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A Midwinter Night's Dream

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

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The Greatest Journey - Essential Collection

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

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At Home in Ireland

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

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The Collection - Tommy Fleming

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

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Gaelic Spirit

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

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Spirit of the Celts

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

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Celtic Thunder - The Show

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.

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The High Kings

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

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The High Kings

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.

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What's the Rumpus? - DVD

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

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Van Morrison - Keep It Simple

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

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Timeless Tranquility

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

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Celtic Feet

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

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Float

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

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Tranquility Classics - Phil Coulter's Ireland

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

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The Meanest of Times

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

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The Wind That Shakes The Barley

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

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Live & in Session

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

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Live in New York

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

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