Recordings
ALL CDs ON SALE FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH 2010! $13 each (normally $17), packing and shipping included! (Sampler is $11 for March)
For SOUND SAMPLES and PURCHASING, click on each CD title below. (Purchasing is easy & secure, through PayPal - you do not need a PayPal account, just a credit card! Shipping is included in all prices)
For REVIEWS, click right HERE and scroll down.
Laura and the Lads
Laura and The Lads is a collection of upbeat music showcasing Laura's well known skills on the various pipes, flutes and whistles she has in her arsenal, rounded off by concertina and her lovely singing voice. Laura is backed on this recording by the "Lads", featuring Brian Miller (guitar), Django Amerson (fiddle), Michael Bissonnette (percussion), Sean Egan (clarinet) and John Wright (bass). Lively artwork from famous illustrator and New Yorker cartoonist John O'Brien boosts the music's spirited message.
Evidence
Evidence is a collection of songs, airs and waltzes from many different sources (Irish, Scots Gaelic, French, English, and from Dáithí Sproule and Laura herself), all in a musical mood both calm and bright. The album features guest appearances from Dáithí Sproule (of Altan - guitar and vocals), Dean Magraw (guitar) and harpist Andrea Stern, as well as Brian Miller (guitar), Sean Egan (clarinet), Dick Rees (accordions) and John Wright (bass). Evidence is a stunningly beautiful effort from this veteran of Celtic music.
Laura MacKenzie Sampler
A selection of recordings from numerous projects combining MacKenzie's instruments and voice with the artistry of her many fine colleagues on guitar, harp, fiddle and percussion. Specially priced!
Willow Brae-Collected
Harpist Andrea Stern and wind player Laura MacKenzie present traditional Irish and Scottish music featuring Celtic harp, wooden flutes, pipes, whistle and voice. This album is a compilation selected from various projects.... "A rich spectrum of sound, ranging from radiant to reflective."
Piper's Crow
A Celtic band steeped in tradition yet daringly original, Piper's Crow presents top-notch instrumental and vocal prowess and an array of instruments including flutes, bagpipes, fiddle, guitar, and autoharp....... "A quartet of dazzling virtuosos"- City Pages
Celtic Holiday
A Celtic Christmas collection of timeless classics arranged for an array of traditional instruments, including flutes, pipes, harp, fiddle, guitar and percussion. Splendid arrangements, from joyous to contemplative.
Yuletide Bagpipes
Traditional Christmas music arranged for a variety of bagpipes, with flutes, fiddle, concertina, harp, guitar and piano, plus horns and bass. Brilliant and unique arrangements.
Around the World For Sport
The Doon Ceili Band honors the great musical traditions of Ireland with wonderful ensemble playing and tasteful settings of well known and rare tunes....."This record is a revelation...it's Ireland in America" - James Kelly
LISTINGS BELOW ARE SOUNDS SAMPLES ONLY
Laura and The Lads Sampler
A sampling of the ensemble's music. (SAMPLES ONLY - see "Laura and the Lads" for CD)
Laura MacKenzie
A selection of solo performances, examples of various instrumentals and songs. (SAMPLES ONLY - see "Evidence", "Laura and the Lads", "Laura MacKenzie Sampler" for purchasable CDs)
Ross & MacKenzie
Sound samples of their duo, including children's songs.
Dáithí Sproule & Laura MacKenzie
Sound samples of their duo, from various projects. (SAMPLES ONLY - check back for the "The Pinery" CD, available for purchase soon)
Hensold & MacKenzie
Sound samples of their piping duo, from various projects. (SAMPLES ONLY - see "Piper's Crow" for CD)
Voices of Minnesota
Minnesota Public Radio interview, with musical interludes.