Prepare to raise your glass, Gaelic Storm's in the house and this pub band knows how to rouse a crowd. Over the years, their hard drinking, anecdote-laden sound has subtly transformed from straight up Irish jigs and reels to their own unique blend of high-energy dance/folk music with a fair share of humor, storytelling and fiddle-playing. On BRING YOUR WELLIES (a British term for rainboots), the band offers another lively set of tunes that certainly is diverse. The opener "Skalliwag" is an energetic romp that is pure Gaelic Storm. "Me and the Moon" is a toe-tapping crowd-pleaser with a catchy chorus, "Kiss Me I'm Irish" turns the popular saying into a charming little ditty and "Bare in the Basin" proves that the group can still rock an instrumental tune. Another fine and fun album from this popular party band.
You probably already know Gaelic Storm if you saw the blockbuster movie "Titanic" - they were featured as the Steerage Band that entertained the immigrant third-class passengers below the decks with their festive Irish revelry. Now this entertaining five member band presents you with their debut release GAELIC STORM. Full of sprightly Celtic jigs and classic Irish sing-alongs like "Johnny Jump Up," "Hills of Connemara" and "Rocky Road to Dublin," this self-titled album keeps these songs alive for the pure enjoyment that they bring listeners. Like the boisteroius energy of a night at the pub, this is one album that'll guarantee a good time.
The steerage party band that went down with the ship in "Titanic" has resurfaced to present its multitude of fans with HERDING CATS, a collection of traditional Irish sing-alongs, Celtic dance music and festive, rollicking pub songs. Building off the success of their first, self-titled debut album, the members of Gaelic Storm present thirteen energetic and exuberant arrangements that include "After Hours at McGann's," "The Park East Polkas" and "The Devil Went Down to Doolin." Produced by Celtic music sensation John Whelan, the album also includes three original compositions: "Drink the Night Away," "The Ferryman" and "She Was the Prize."
In the last five years, Gaelic Storm has come along way from simply being "the steerage band" in a little movie about a sinking ship to entertaining audiences around the world as Irish music's premier party band. If you follow the lyrics of their songs, you know that the band has a fondness for a particular malt beverage, knows plenty of colorful people and enjoys life to the fullest. Well, the fiddles are flying once again as the 5-member band recollects their past efforts with SPECIAL RESERVE, an album of their greatest hits. Included are three new songs, plenty of energetic instrumentation and that offbeat sense of humor that we've all come to recognize as part of their charm.
Line up the shot glasses - Gaelic Storm's back! From vigorous Irish folk tunes to polkas and ballads (both traditional and original), TREE shows that these folks know how to entertain. This marks the first album for the group with producer Jim Cregan (famous for his work with Rod Stewart) who brings them further into pop territory and adds maturity to their exhuberant sound. Poignant songs like "Before the Night is Over" and "Mary's Eyes" prove their ability to expand beyond pub tunes and show their range. Fans needn't worry however, the group's signature charismatic drinking songs are still well represented with humorous ditties like "Johnny Tarr" and the roof-raising "Beggarman."
Prepare to raise your glass, Gaelic Storm's in the house and this pub band knows how to rouse a crowd. Over the years, their hard drinking, anecdote-laden sound has subtly transformed from straight up Irish jigs and reels to their own unique blend of high-energy dance/folk music with a fair share of humor, storytelling and fiddle-playing. On BRING YOUR WELLIES (a British term for rainboots), the band offers another lively set of tunes that certainly is diverse. The opener "Skalliwag" is an energetic romp that is pure Gaelic Storm. "Me and the Moon" is a toe-tapping crowd-pleaser with a catchy chorus, "Kiss Me I'm Irish" turns the popular saying into a charming little ditty and "Bare in the Basin" proves that the group can still rock an instrumental tune. Another fine and fun album from this popular party band.
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You probably already know Gaelic Storm if you saw the blockbuster movie "Titanic" - they were featured as the Steerage Band that entertained the immigrant third-class passengers below the decks with their festive Irish revelry. Now this entertaining five member band presents you with their debut release GAELIC STORM. Full of sprightly Celtic jigs and classic Irish sing-alongs like "Johnny Jump Up," "Hills of Connemara" and "Rocky Road to Dublin," this self-titled album keeps these songs alive for the pure enjoyment that they bring listeners. Like the boisteroius energy of a night at the pub, this is one album that'll guarantee a good time.
The steerage party band that went down with the ship in "Titanic" has resurfaced to present its multitude of fans with HERDING CATS, a collection of traditional Irish sing-alongs, Celtic dance music and festive, rollicking pub songs. Building off the success of their first, self-titled debut album, the members of Gaelic Storm present thirteen energetic and exuberant arrangements that include "After Hours at McGann's," "The Park East Polkas" and "The Devil Went Down to Doolin." Produced by Celtic music sensation John Whelan, the album also includes three original compositions: "Drink the Night Away," "The Ferryman" and "She Was the Prize."
In the last five years, Gaelic Storm has come along way from simply being "the steerage band" in a little movie about a sinking ship to entertaining audiences around the world as Irish music's premier party band. If you follow the lyrics of their songs, you know that the band has a fondness for a particular malt beverage, knows plenty of colorful people and enjoys life to the fullest. Well, the fiddles are flying once again as the 5-member band recollects their past efforts with SPECIAL RESERVE, an album of their greatest hits. Included are three new songs, plenty of energetic instrumentation and that offbeat sense of humor that we've all come to recognize as part of their charm.
Line up the shot glasses - Gaelic Storm's back! From vigorous Irish folk tunes to polkas and ballads (both traditional and original), TREE shows that these folks know how to entertain. This marks the first album for the group with producer Jim Cregan (famous for his work with Rod Stewart) who brings them further into pop territory and adds maturity to their exhuberant sound. Poignant songs like "Before the Night is Over" and "Mary's Eyes" prove their ability to expand beyond pub tunes and show their range. Fans needn't worry however, the group's signature charismatic drinking songs are still well represented with humorous ditties like "Johnny Tarr" and the roof-raising "Beggarman."
