England meets Germany in a new acoustic duo! Gary Miller (England), renowned songwriter and co-founder, with his twin brother Glenn, of internationally acclaimed folk-rock outfit THE WHISKY PRIESTS has teamed up with accordeonist Ralf Weihrauch (Germany). The duo's new CD album, recorded in Germany, was released internationally on Whippet Records (WPTCD21) in autumn 2005. The CD was accompanied by a promotional European Tour beginning at the end of September and running throughout October 2005.
Gary Miller (England), renowned songwriter and co-founder, with his twin brother Glenn, of internationally acclaimed folk-rock outfit THE WHISKY PRIESTS has teamed up with accordeonist Ralf Weihrauch (Germany).
The duo's new CD album, recorded in Germany, was released internationally on Whippet Records (WPTCD21) in autumn 2005. The CD was accompanied by a promotional European Tour beginning at the end of September and running throughout October 2005.
This CD comprises a selection of new songs by Gary Miller, some updated acoustic versions of "old hits" specially selected from The Whisky Priests' early catalogue, and a few North East of England traditional songs and tunes.
Gary Miller's first full-scale professional recording and performing venture in 5 years is sure to be of great interest to old fans of the Whisky Priests as well as those who missed the band first time round. It follows a self-imposed sabbatical from regular recording and live performance due to personal reasons (including a long period of illness). During this ?rest? period he has still kept up an active role in music working successfully as a community projects, and even a 9-month spell as a music agent working for the UK's leading Folk, Blues & World music agency.
Ralf Weihrauch is not only one of the finest accordion players in folk music today, but a great singer too. His second Solo Album "Hole in one" will be out during February 2008.