Tommy Makem was one of my childhood heros! He truly shaped who I am as an entertainer. Thank you Tommy for all your spirit and inspiration. The music lives on!
Sounds Like
An Earthy Enya, Tori Amos, Alison Kraus, Loreena McKennit
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Celia is a cross between The Celtic Woman and Gilda Radner! Her silky voice will transport you to other lands and her live shows (filled with humor and quick changes) will leave you healed with the nectar of heart opening joy. You never know what Celia will do next.
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"Celia is a Bright Light with strong Songwriting and a voice to Die For" Shawna Carol, Goddess Chant.
California Ireland (Celia): I wrote this song after I visited Pt. Reyes Station in Northern California. Tommy Makem had such a strong sense of "place". I included this song in honor of him leaving his homeland for America.
I'll Tell Me Ma (trad): I loved this song growing up. It is so catchy and upbeat. It still makes me smile.
Little Broken Wing (Celia): When I found out that Tommy had passed I was reviewing his affect on my life and I remembered an experience I had had outside of his pub in NYC. I really did name the bird Tommy. And it really did break my heart to let him go. I always wanted to tell Tommy Makem this story. I wrote this song specifically for this album and in Tribute to the great affect Tommy had on so many of us...even the winged creatures.
Carrickfergus (Trad): What an incredible song. Many of my fans have suggested that I record "The Water is Wide." This is very similar but I feel it more readily taps into the old weary traveler and truly speaks to my Gypsy Spirit.
What people are saying:
"I received my copy of “The Bard” this week and have been listening non-stop ever since!Beautiful! Wonderful! A triumph! I love it! It makes me cry!" Robin, A Fan
"Gorgeous, moving rendition of much-loved Tommy Makem songs. A couple of the songs were recorded in an empty farm silo in Wisconsin. What a beautiful quality that added to the sound and the feeling of those songs!" Lisa Zinzow, a Fan and CS Member
"This music is by far the most beautiful I have ever heard....it joyfully breaks my Irish heart." Spacemonkey, A Fan and CS Member
A song of tribute, and to the memory Of the late Tommy Makem (a legend Of Irish folk music) can now Be heard on my space It is written in the style of Tommy Makem songs in as much as I Could achieve that. It features The banjo and whistle the instruments Tommy played Come Listen and Enjoy. Brendan www.myspace.com/brendanobyrne
Hi Celia, Thanks for the friend request. Well Tommy was a great inspiration to me and I intend to keep his songs alive in my own small way. He was one of a kind and the genuine article. Good Luck. Sláinte, Pat
Wishing you a wonderful weekend dear Sister! Enjoy life, always! In Light, Love and the Blessings of the Goddess and Her Consort upon you and yours! Your Brother, Elwin Shadowstrider )O( AKA spacemonkey
hi celia! doing well...finally back into the regular routine:) although sure am missing the fest. was a great year, despite the rain! hope all is well.
My Dear Sister, I have indeed done what we discussed the other night, the word spreads yet still more....as I said before, I joyfully take the task as my own. I thank you for the add as well, I wouldn't miss this musical ride for anything! :) ! I BELIEVE! In Light, Love, and the Blessings of the Goddess upon you and yours! Your Brother, spacemonkey )O(
Thank you for your tribute to Tommy Makem. He was a friend of mine and we played a lot of music together. I miss him terribly. Thank you also for your comment about Jennifer Sherrill. It was much appreciated.
Hello there, Thanks for the friend request, glad to meet you, And to return the hand of friendship Love the African style percussion on I'll Tell Me Ma!!.The Bard would have got a great kick out of that. Well Done “Friends Shine On Rainy Days All the best Brendan www.brendanobyrne.com www.myspace.com/greatmaestro www.myspace.com/brendanobyrne
Lovely music. Very nice indeed! On the subject of Tommy Makem tributes; keep an eye on MY Space and I'll post a wee tribute that I wrote for Tommy, myself. Cheers! Jim
