Various musicians including J-P Rudolph, John Giffin,Tom Watson, Sean Hofman & Goldminepickers
Influences
FIRST MUSICAL INFLUENCES- Too many to mention but mainly-Bob Dylan, Hank Williams, Woody Guithrie, Pete Seeger, Leonard Cohen, 'Makam & Clancy', Van Morrison, Ronnie Drew, Christy Moore, & Johnny Cash (whom I once appeared on TV with)
Rodney Cordners songs and music are a blend of the contemporary, with a touch of traditional Irish, celtic and Americana styles.
He has been on the road for 3 decades & over the years has released 15 recordings on vinyl and CD, 9 of these albums with French fiddle player Jean-Pierre Rudolph, and has shared stages with such artists as Pete Seeger, Stocktons Wing, Luka Bloom, the Incredible String Band, Tommy Makam and Tommy Sands.
QUOTES
Rodney Cordner's song-writing is lyrically sharp and steeped in social commentary. A talented songsmith he also possesses a manic sense of wickedly black humour....." (IRISH MUSIC magazine)
Cordner's original songs deliver lyrical punches both swift and concise whether as social commentator or compassionate lyricist or recalling the first Chinese restaurants in Ireland on the hilarious "Fiddle Sticks." (Folk Roots magazine)
MAJOR EVENTS & VENUES : -Edinburgh Festival, Scotland. -Cornerstone Festival,USA. - The Queens Festival, Belfast. - The Fabrick, Hamburg, Germany. - Montreux Jazz festival, Switzerland. - The Mean Fiddler, London. - Greenbelt Arts Festival, England - Finlandia Hall, Helsinki, Finland - Tesserete Irish Music Festival, Switzerland. - Seafest,Scarbourgh, England.
Record Companies - PLEITEGEIER Records, Germany & Other Hand Music, Ireland
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Well Mr. C. Nice to here from you. I may well be back up in the Fair Orchard County sometime soon. I will try to get in touch to let you know when it will be. Do look after yourself and remember that if you ever need to record, I have a good studio down here.
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Great music! Thanks for your friendship, and welcome aboard the Redline ship. Looking forward to sharing the journey ahead with you. Take Care, and thanks again. Peace,
Looking forward to having you over in these parts in May, Rod. I've got you slotted into the Butterfly & Pig in Glasgow on 17th to help you recover from playing Dorris Island Discs on Celtic Music Radio!!! Slainte.