The Chieftains; The Pogues; Tony Rice; David Grisman; Earl Scruggs, Bela Fleck, Gaelic Storm; Darol Anger; Leo Kottke; Michael Hedges; Jaco Pastorius; Pat Metheny; The Beatles; Big Country; Alison Brown; Nickel Creek; The Seldom Scene; Stevie Ray Vaughn; Mark O'Connor; Byron Berline; Clarence White; Django Reinhardt; Stephane Grapelli; Victor Wooten; James Taylor; Hank Williams Sr.; The Rolling Stones; Johnny Cash; Charlie Daniels; Doc Watson; Vassar Clements
Sounds Like
a touch of The Chieftains; mixed with a touch of the David Grisman Quintet; mixed with a smattering of The New Grass Revival; throw in some Beatles tossed with a dash of Union Station or Nickel Creek. And the Waterboys.
Record Label
It's a secret--If we told ya, we'd have to kill ya
SLIGO RAGS is featured in the current edition of FLATPICKING GUITAR MAGAZINE! THE ARTICLE APPEARS ON PAGE 56, AND OPENS THE 'CD REVIEWS'
SECTION OF THE MAGAZINE
(To book Sligo Rags, please contact Jared Ingersol Music Management at 314-266-1870 or jared@jaredingersol.com . )
YOU CAN HEAR SELECTIONS FROM ALL OF OUR CD'S AT
NOW AVAILABLE!! BRAND NEW CD!!
Our Penultimate CD--"The Night Before the Morning After"
WINNERS--BEST FOLK ACT IN
ORANGE COUNTY,
2004 AND 2005 NOMINATED FOR BEST FOLK ACT IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA!!
WHO ARE WE? Sligo Rags--a Celtic-oriented ensemble comprised of accomplished and versatile musicians.We are an upbeat, energetic collection of acoustic musicians and vocalists with a extensive repertoire of original, traditional, and cover tunes. Each of us is classically trained, and we have chosen to appy that training to various music forms. While we specialize in Irish and Celtic music, our song list contains tunes ranging into the bluegrass, country, jazz and swing realms as well.The members of the band also play in country, bluegrass, and jazz bands, but we share a love of Irish music and tradition. We pride ourselves on strong musicianship, powerful vocal harmonies, and engaging stage demeanor. Our Celtic sounds have graced many stages large and small, filling concert halls, Irish Fairs and Festivals, concerts on the green, pubs galore, and even the occasional private back-yard function. *SLIGO RAGS WAS NAMED THE BEST FOLK BAND IN ORANGE COUNTY AT THE 2004 AND 2005 ORANGE COUNTY MUSIC AWARDS. *Our name is a tribute to the Celtic anthem "The Irish Rover," whose third verse begins "We had one million bags of the best Sligo Rags."
Thanks for everything -- you guys were so generous, it was a true pleasure to open your show today. Here's that "What If the Beatles Were Irish" medley I mentioned: http://www. youtube. com/watch?v=aFjH4ZqwOB4
Hey Guys! Have a wonderful time at Musikfest. I am so disappointed I will miss you and the whole thing, but I will be having fun in Alaska, I'm sure. Ta ta for now!
Aye, my Favorite Celtic Band...How are things in Sunny California? I imagine you are putting on your Sunscreen Lotion as we put on our coats here in Inland, NSW. Brrr! Nothing like a brisk morning to get one jigging! ; ) CJx
Thanks for a rockin-fun show at Ireland 32 Friday night. Looking forward to seeing you (with your banjo!) at our favorite venue - The Coffee Gallery - on Sunday! :-)
Thanks for tonight~ it was absolutely (almost) ecstasy!!! Seriously~ it was fun and Joe McDonnell was an added plus for me!!! Although you had Chris at Drunken Sailor~ just remember not the Captains Daughter but Maggie Thatcher! Hope to be able to see you all more often~ Kate PS don't hate myspace~ it brings the world together....
I'm sure all here have read this outstanding review of Sligo Rags, but just in case you haven't, you can view it here: http://www. sgvtribune. com/ci_8719406
'Twas great to see your name in print and read this!
May be seeing you sooner, rather than later, and boy oh boy! do I need it!!
Great to hear you guys in Temecula. Gordon, great to see you after all these years and Mike and Dave it was my pleasure to meet you. You have gained a new Sligo Rags fan. I LOVE both the CDs. Been playing them pretty much non-stop!!!
Love the vids! Just what shall we do with a drunken sailor? Remember, the whiskey never lies! Your bass player is playing through an SVT...I tip my hat! -db
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