teada

february 2004 11 tracks tom o connor s the joy of my life handy with the stick teresa halpin s rathlin island michael hynes the surround up in the garret port na deorai peigin s peadar micho russell s bill harte s the green gates the chaffpool post the mayday hornpipe the liffey banks pat molloy s a bhean a t tom roddy s the old firm jig the maid at the well rossinver braes the crock of gold johnny s gone to france the tailor s thimble t ada tay da meaning strings in the irish language are a group creating a soulful stately sound with a subtle approach to adornment their debut cd features the uniquely sweet fiddle playing and vocals of sligo musician ois n mac diarmada the flowing flute and harmonic guitar playing of london born john blake rhythmic bouzouki and banjo playing from se n mcelwain of monaghan and the thoughtfully crafted tune settings are sensitively enhanced by tristan rosenstock on bodhr n an expanded 5 member line up features accordionist paul finn from laois john blake flute guitar piano whistle ois n mac diarmada fiddle piano whistle vocals se n mcelwain banjo bouzouki backing vocals and tristan rosenstock bodhr n backing vocals t ada are a new and fresh face in irish music this is a band to watch out for the irish voice