Let your fellow musicians and group members know where your playing ,network with Scottish Musicians,Promoters,venues,recording studios,promo photographers,Songwriters,Open Mic Stages, Festivals,make new myspace friends.Use bulletion boards to post topics,Gigs new song uploads.
Greentrax Recordings
'Scotland's Favourite Record Company'
Scottish music * Celtic music * Gaelic music CDs
"now the undisputed frontrunner among Scottish labels..." (fRoots magazine)
Greentrax was launched in 1986 by former police inspector Ian D. Green who has devoted much of his life to promoting the music of Scotland. With some 500 releases and a reputation for quality, Greentrax is recognized as Scotland's leading independent traditional label.
Greentrax specializes in the best of Scottish Music, including folk, instrumental, Gaelic, piping, singer/songwriter and of course the prestigious Scottish Traditions Series from School of Scottish Studies archives. Scotland's finest artistes record with Greentrax and the label's compilation albums are out standing showcases of what is available from the label.
Influences
Too many too type in here but heres a few, Nanci Griffith, Joni Mitchell, Mary Black, Francess Black, Dolorus Keene, John Martynn, Richard Thompson, Kate Rusby, Norah Jones, John Prine, Emmi Lou Harris, Enya, Shane Mc Gowan , Christy Moore, The poozies, Bob Cheevers, Willie Nelson,The Dixie Chicks,Janis Joplin Tracy Chapman,The Dubliners , Joan Baez Mary Gauthier and many many more
A womans heart Mary Kathleen Burke Live at Celtic Connections 2009 City Halls Glasgow Featuring Rua Mc Millan and Gavin Patterson
Island Girl Sang by Mary Kathleen Burke at Celtic Connections 2009 City Halls Glasgow ..
In Spite of ourselves Live at Celtic Connections 2009Mary K Burke with Paul Alger
My Scotsman and thee live at Celtic Connections 2009 I wrote this song many years ago as a very young and homesick girl I wrote the concluding verse 2 months before my album release .
Listen to Mary K Burke showat Celtic Music Radio on 1530AM and also online at
and have been playing some talent from myspace and some other establised artists so if you get a chance on sun nights between 7pm and 9pm tune in Haste ye Back!
Mary
Hi Mary, thats good something came out of the open mic comp, think the grand final is in Manchester at the start of December! Heading down to visit Alison for a wee tune this weekend! Paul sounds nice, sure i'll meet him soon if you bring him to open mic or the session!! Was in the Park bar on Saturday actually. We were at a halloween party in town and decided to go out for a few, Paul took the wig off for going out though lol! The boys have been nominated for Best up and coming artist in the trad music awards! So they are doing really well, we have been telling everyone to get online and vote!!! Songs are coming on, fiddle not so much lol!!! Gonna take lessons when I find the time, be into the new year now I'd imagine, busy busy! Arrans at school now, he's getting on great, cheeky, but great lol!! Well have a fab time in Ireland Mary and I'll hopefully catch up with you soon, it's been ages! Linzi xx
If it is within my power I will come to see you live where ever you may land in the U.S. of A. Have a safe and enjoyable trip. I don't even own a radio... when are you going to be on TV? :0)
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001
Where traditions are not so rare; Sea, country and works scent the air; A multitude of monuments, Planted tubs and patterned pavements.
The longish pedestrian malls; The remnants of defensive walls; Historic buildings are a gauge Of the respect for heritage.
Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; Estuaries guarded by shields; Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; Romantic-ruin go-betweens.
Rivers in parts licked by trees, Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, And crossed by practical delights - Varied spans, forming pleasing sights.
Fine churches headed at Durham; Football kits ad infinitum; Kept castles - one for study; Masonry behind masonry.
And, with moulding-works out that way, It’s somewhere for a longer stay..?
hey mary, hope things have been good with u:) i'm playing a wee gig in glasgow ( headlining actually) just acoustic tho, its at lauries bar and is £3.50 if you'd like to come along
I've been away from MySpace for a while. Life gets in the way sometimes... but like so many I just endure and plod ever onward. We do what we can do... and what we must do.
Still waiting for you to visit North Carolina...
I hope all is going well for you... I find you deserving.
Sorry Mary never made it .was struck down with flu bug,feckin awful. had arranged with my son to get me and the wife in to the Concert Hall but on Saturday morning felt like shit, and you know how well us men can take pain went straight to bed feelin sorry for maself, just startin to feel better now. How did you get on . Ive just read this e.mail tonight. Take Care John
Hi Mary, Its been a while and we thought it was about time we updated you on what we've been up to. Our debut EP Little World is now available at our gigs and will soon be available from our myspace and facebook pages, you will also be able to download it from itunes, but we don't have a release date for this as yet. To celebrate the fact that we have now reached 25,000 plays on myspace, we are giving you a free MP3 of Rockabye Baby. All you have to do is send your email address to queen.elvis@yahoo.ie and we will send it to you. We have spent the last year rehearsing with a full band and are now ready to bring it on the road. You can get a look at us when we appear on Balcony TV this week with the full line up. We are currently taking bookings for gigs/concerts/festivals and can be contacted on the email above, or through our myspace and facebook pages. Thankyou for your continued support in what has been a great year for us! Best Wishes Caroline and Colin
Just posted this as a bulletin! We Dare You! We know this is an old idea but it really is difficult. Select any five songs that really mean something to you....five only! You can't have any more............. So here is mine (In no particular order!)
Coney Island...................................Van Morrison No Reply.............................The Beatles Home Thoughts From Abroad................Clifford T.Ward Hurt...........................................................................Johnny Cash Wish You Were Here!...........Pink Floyd.
Vincent is still working on his..............look forward to reading your Favourite Five! Peace! Paul and Vincent!
Hey Mary, we have completed production on the album!!!! We are now finalizing the mixes and then hopefully (if the money comes along) we will send it to New Orleans for Mastering on October 16th! We recorded 10 old spirituals and 6 of my originals (including two versions of REST NOW!). Lots of GUEST ARTISTS AND BACKING VOCALS! ITS GLORIOUS!!! I CAN'T WAIT FOR YOU TO HEAR IT! WOW its a dream finally come true!!!! :) Much love , RJ
Hey Mary, Thanks for having me on the show last night. Its was a great evening, enjoyed out chats, and loved playing live to your listeners. Thanks again for inviting me, and look forward to listening to it, and more of your show.
