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fave it Traditional Folk | Celtic
14 tracks | 55 minutes
Released Mar 2006
on Green Cabin Music
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:59 Mike Muldowney lyrics BUY MP3 03:59 Mike Muldowney lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:59 Mike Muldowney
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:40 Connemara By The Lake lyrics BUY MP3 03:40 Connemara By The Lake lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:40 Connemara By The Lake
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:49 Feast of St. Brigid of Kildare lyrics BUY MP3 02:49 Feast of St. Brigid of Kildare lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:49 Feast of St. Brigid of Kildare
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:37 Black Velvet Band lyrics BUY MP3 03:37 Black Velvet Band lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:37 Black Velvet Band
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:32 Hornpipes lyrics BUY MP3 03:32 Hornpipes lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:32 Hornpipes
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:31 Rising of the Moon/White Cockade lyrics FREE 04:31 Rising of the Moon/White Cockade lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:31 Rising of the Moon/White Cockade
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:09 The Scotsman lyrics BUY MP3 03:09 The Scotsman lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:09 The Scotsman
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:28 Dawning of the Day lyrics BUY MP3 04:28 Dawning of the Day lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:28 Dawning of the Day
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 05:40 Faeries lyrics BUY MP3 05:40 Faeries lyrics "GIFT MP3" 05:40 Faeries
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 06:48 Siuil Aghra/Irish Rover/Star of the County Down lyrics BUY MP3 06:48 Siuil Aghra/Irish Rover/Star of the County Down lyrics "GIFT MP3" 06:48 Siuil Aghra/Irish Rover/Star of the County Down
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 04:25 In the Town of Strabane lyrics BUY MP3 04:25 In the Town of Strabane lyrics "GIFT MP3" 04:25 In the Town of Strabane
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:26 Whiskey You're the Devil lyrics BUY MP3 02:26 Whiskey You're the Devil lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:26 Whiskey You're the Devil
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:20 'Tis the Last Rose of Summer lyrics BUY MP3 02:20 'Tis the Last Rose of Summer lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:20 'Tis the Last Rose of Summer
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:45 Ain't it Bloody Well Grand to be Irish (and livin' in the USA) lyrics BUY MP3 03:45 Ain't it Bloody Well Grand to be Irish (and livin' in the USA) lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:45 Ain't it Bloody Well Grand to be Irish (and livin' in the USA)
It's bloody well grand to be Irish-American and livin' in the USA, and O'hAnleigh captures the sounds of Irish America from Celtic traditions to unique originals, ballads to pub tunes, on a dizzying array of instruments and varied vocal arrangements.
Bio / Background
ÓhAnléigh
The music of Ireland, the Irish, and Irish America. Middlebury, Vermont trio óhAnléigh draws on their ancestral roots and diverse musical talent to entertain audiences with the lively and haunting rhythms of Irish and Irish American culture.
The band got its start in early 2002 when Tom Hanley, a 2nd generation Irishman descended of immigrants from Counties Laois and Roscommon, was asked to entertain an audience at a St. Patrick’s day festival. Tom, who had been performing with a number of bands since the early 70’s, was joined by his 12-year old daughter, Becca, whose haunting soprano voice evoked memories of growing up in Irish households. For the next year, Tom and Becca performed at a number of fairs, Irish clubs and events.
↓ more ↓Though only a teenager, Becca is becoming an accomplished vocalist, being named in successive years to the Vermont All-State Chorus, opening many events with her rendition of the National Anthem and performing both in choirs and as a soloist outside her óhAnléigh performances.
In early 2003, Cindy Hill, a talented fiddler, singer, and performer of traditional Celtic music, joined them. Cindy’s ancestors hail from Counties Tyrone and Limerick. Cindy played classical violin and piano in her schooldays, and performed in choral groups. Her interest in traditional Celtic music developed from her political activism in the Irish independence movement. Cindy brings her knowledge of Celtic mythology, traditions, and history to the band along with her musical talents.
The band has developed a diverse and unique sound – everything from haunting ballads to Irish folk and rollicking pub songs; Irish-American “tin pan alley” tunes, songs of rebellion, and traditional Celtic sets. This sound stems from their vocal talents – Becca's haunting soprano, Cindy’s smooth alto, and Tom’s baritone, either as soloists or harmonizing. Supporting their vocals are the instruments they play – 6 and 12-string guitar, bouzouki, mandolin, bass, fiddle, tenor banjo, penny whistles, harmonica, bowed psaltry, dulcimer, autoharp, bodhráns, bones, spoons, and a variety of other small percussion instruments, many home-made and styled for particular songs.
After many requests, the band has produced their first CD “…of Irish Crossings Told” (Green Cabin Music, 2006), which contains a number of traditional and folk pieces as well as the band’s original music. The CD was released just in time for St. Patrick's day in March, 2006.
For bookings, more information, and free mp3 downloads, see www.myspace.com/ohanleigh or e-mail ohanleigh@yahoo.com
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