Liz Coleman(Fiddle,Mandolin) Noriana Kennedy(Vocals,Whistles) Ciaran O Donghaile(Flute,Pipes,Whistles) James Ryan(Guitar,Mandola,Banjo) Paddy Kennedy(Bodhran,Flute,Cajon)
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Nábac is a young Irish band which has emerged from the vibrant Galway music scene which has become so international of late. The selection of music on their debut CD “Siar Anoir (West of East)” reflects this. There are tracks stemming from the musical traditions of Denmark, Spain, Hungary and even further afield as well as from the dominant Irish tradition. There is a wonderful specific “Nábac” sound to the original material and great variety in the choice of song. Their new CD, produced by Seamie O..Dowd, “Siar Anoir” certainly adds something distinctly new to the traditional Irish music scene.
Nábac formed just over two years ago and are making themselves known for their down to earth, lively performances. The band are quickly being snapped up by the International Irish Music festival scene, having performed in Germany, Israel, Italy, Denmark, Sweden, France and will later this year take part in the Irish Summer tour in Austria. Being a well recognised act in many of Ireland 's great folk venues, the band is swiftly creating ripples in the musical scene with a sound that is intricate, varied, and soulful while staying true to the Irish traditional sound.
After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace...
Poem 2 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse (please see my blog): WALKABOUT WITH MY PEN
Once drove an old sedan, up north, From a place in Sydney to Cairns; Then to Kuranda I went forth, By train, to look without set plans.
I browsed through the trendy market, With fresh fruits of tropical kind; Walked to the creek through lush thicket - Nature’s hand giving peace of mind.
I dined in a scenic cafe; Then, outside, as I wrote for yen, Some passing Kooris called-out: “Hey, You go walkabout with your pen.”
Request or question, I don’t know - Assured voices, elderly men. That’s now several years ago, And I’ve seen the world - with my pen.
Hello Nàbac - Hope you're all well. A singing songwriting duo called The Lost Brothers is doing a free gig at the Roisin Dubh - that hole of holes! - on the 5th of May, and are well worth going to see. They were in Portland, Oregon, for a few weeks, recording their second album, and only headed back east towards Ireland a few days ago. They are from Omagh and Navan, respectively, but are based in London. Check out "City of the Rose" on their myspace page. It's a song inspired by the ghost of a prostitute that is said to haunt the halls of the hotel where they were staying the last time they were here recording. Portland is known as the City of the Rose(s). All the best....
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Hi, Nabac! Thanks for the friendship! Great songs and tunes, hope to meet you somewhere on the session when we will visit Galway next time:-) All the best, Danar
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