Laura & The Lads

Laura & The Lads

Laura MacKenzie

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A collection of upbeat music showcasing Laura's 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 by the "Lads": 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.

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    The Clarke Tunes (Jim Donoghue's/Cathal McConnell's/Knackers of Navan 3:40
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    Grianach (A Bhodach/Elizabeth Kelly's/Grianach) 4:16
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    Bird's Hill (Spailpín a Rún/Bird's Hill/The Dark Spot) 5:46
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    The Corncrake 4:05
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    The Presbyterian (Robin Shure in Hairst//Knives and Forks/The Presbyterian) 4:19
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    Brendan's Jigs 3:32
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    Le Crabe Noir (Adieu les filles/Le Crabe Noir/Vire Loup) 4:09
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    Toss the Feathers (Ormond House/The Long Drop/Toss the Feathers) 3:59
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    Dugan's Dream (Dugan's Dream/Turn the Key) 3:40
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    Vive lá l' printemps 4:06
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    Polka Time (The Farewell to Whiskey Polkas/Leitrim Polka) 4:15
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    Once I Loved 4:18
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    Piper on Horseback (Big Pat/O' Gráda's/McEvoy's/Piper on Horseback) 2:26
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    The Galician/Asturian Set (En Biduane/Danza de Camoneú d' Onis/Entemedio/Muniera) 4:54
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  • "A really enjoyable listen.... it gets your feet moving from the outset - and, as with much great Celtic music, it makes you feel happy and uplifted."
     
  • "A very impressive musician.... an amazing array of instruments." 
     
  • "The input of the 'Lads' really does reinforce the excellence of MacKenzie's musicianship."
                                                -- Rambles  

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