Elderly.com Coming Soon - Celtic and British

SESSION TUNES FOR SCOTTISH CELLISTS (book)

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 03:10:44 -0400

Over 75 Scottish traditional songs and ayres, graded (1 - 5), with guitar chords for accompaniment. Includes "The Sally Gardens," "Lark in the Morning," "The Shetland Fiddler," more. The cello enjoys a grand but often forgotten tradition in Scottish music, dating back to such important Scottish musical figures as Niel Gow (who wrote and played tunes with his brother at the cello). With helpful fingerings by Scottish cellist Eilidh Martin. 48 pp. ($19.95)

IRISH GOLD: THE BEST OF CLANCY BROTHERS AND TOMMY MAKEM - Clancy Bros. & Tommy Makem (recording)

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 03:10:44 -0400

2-CD set. The acknowledged masters of Irish folksong for almost five decades, the Clancys & Makem sing real roots music of the highest order. Release date 10/21/2008 ($14.95)

CAROLS AT CHRISTMAS - Maddy Prior with The Carnival Band (recording)

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 03:10:44 -0400

Recorded during their December 1997 tour. Also features dances, all using medieval and modern instrumentation. ($16.95)

AN EVENING OF CAROLS AND CAPERS - Maddy Prior (recording)

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 03:10:44 -0400

The band breathes new life into renaissance and medieval material, with the use of ancient, modern, and ethnic instruments. With the Carnival Band. Release date 10/21/2008 ($16.95)

A MIDWINTER NIGHT'S DREAM - Loreena McKennitt (recording)

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 03:10:44 -0400

Loreena celebrates the season with a new CD that blends the five songs from "A Winter Garden" with eight new recordings inspired by seasonal favorites. Release date 10/28/2008 ($16.95)

ISLANDS ON THE MOON - Mark Dunlop (recording)

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 03:10:44 -0400

2008 - Solo album from a member of the Scottish folksong group "Malinky." This release finds the skilled bodhran and whistle player adding his fine traditional singing ability to the mix. 11 tracks of organic renditions of songs and tunes from Northern Ireland, plus some from Mark himself. Including guests Heather Montgomery on fiddle; Chris Wright on cittern, mandolin, and guitar; and Steve Byrne on guitar and percussion. Including "The Nightingale," "The Quaker's Song," "The Three Huntsman," more. ($19.95)