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The HiBs
Celtic / Folk / Acoustic

NEW website: http://www.hibsmusic.com



SAINT PAUL, Minnesota
United States

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Member Since7/15/2006
Band Websitehibsmusic.com
Band MembersJode Dowling, fiddle. Kate Dowling, flute and tin whistle. The 40 Acre Notch features Daithi Sproule and Brian Miller on guitar, Martin McHugh on accordion, Paul Wehling on bouzouki, Brian Wade on bohdran and Sean Egan on piano.
Record LabelNew Folk Records
Type of LabelIndie


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HiBs at IMDA Christmas Ceili & CD launch S. St. Paul, Minnesota

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   About The HiBs
Mariread Ni Mhaonaigh of Altan says of the HiBs new CD: "Solid Irish music played on fiddle and flute, by two people steeped in the tradition. There is no compromise here, the tunes speak for themselves and the musicians play from the heart!"

Rick Anderson of All Music Guide says: ...this is their debut album. It's a beauty. Though both play with masterful skill, they keep the focus firmly on the tunes rather than on their own virtuosity, resulting in a sound that is clean and joyfully energetic, and tempos that are sturdy but never frenetic. Part of what makes this program so satisfying is its nice variety of rhythms: polkas, mazurkas, waltzes. and hornpipes are all scattered among the more common jigs and reels, and many of the tunes are relatively uncommon and singularly pretty. This is an exceptionally fine album.

Tim Leary, whose mazurkas we recorded on the 40 Acre Notch, had this to say after hearing the CD: "In short, its great. A lovely selection of tunes played at a nice steady pace, and with respect and integrity. You've given the tunes space to speak for themselves without being over produced or cluttered and I liked your version of the mazurkas. I've been playing the record a lot."

A band based on musical friendships new and old. Kate and Jode Dowling play Irish Traditional Music with an intimacy and depth gained from over 12 years of playing together. They travel the world to learn their music from masters, well-known and obscure. The Dowlings are known for their great respect for the music, their skilled execution, their devotion to teaching and of course, for their hospitality and great house-party sessions. Their combined passion for the music translates to powerful performances.

Kate and Jode are lucky to perform with many talented friends in the HiBs. Our local community is rich with national and international talent. Our debut CD, which features Daithi Sproule, Martin McHugh, Brian Miller, Paul Wehling, Sean Egan, and Kate's brother Brian Wade, was released internationally on August 12th, 2008. It has been featured on local radio (KFAI, KBEM) and on stations in Boston (WUMB), Alaska (KIAK) and Winnipeg's Prairie Ceilidh (CKJS) among others.

Kate and Jode founded The Center for Irish Music in St. Paul in 2005. Kate served as Executive Director there until August 2009. Kate and Jode were founding members of the Doon Ceili Band, of which they are now alumni.

Jode has his own myspace site at Jodetunes.


Here's a few videos recorded by friends in Atlanta!








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The HiBs's Friends Comments
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piobagusfidil

piobagusfidil



Jul 12 2009 3:01 AM

Hup! We will have a tune next month!
Sean Gavin

Sean Gavin



Apr 24 2009 9:41 AM

Hey hows it goin? hope all is well. im hopin to make it up there this summer sometime. if it happens we have to make sure to get a few choons in.
Sam Bartlett

Sam Bartlett



Dec 4 2008 2:46 PM

thanks! I think I met you all at Lisa and Daithi's wedding
Two Bits String Band

Two Bits String Band



Oct 12 2008 4:46 PM

Hi again, Jode, and hello and thanks to Kate also for the add. You're both very welcome to our local session.
Come by some time! Vonnie from 2 Bits
Shamrock Club

Shamrock Club



Sep 30 2008 11:30 AM

Jode and Kate

Thanks for the add. As the son of a Shamrock Club president, you do a great job of keeping the culture alive.

Aris, go raibh maith agat. Slan leat

Shamrock Club of Wisconsin
Antonio Illanes

Antonio Illanes



Sep 8 2008 9:33 AM

Hi friends! thanks you very much for this "add" it..s a pleasure to find you!! greats and nices tunes/sets, I enjoying to listening everyone, wonderfuls videos "youtube" too. Amazing style and sound in every tune, Very good : "McAuliffe jigs" powerful set...keep at it and keep in touch!! Well done for all your musicals works and good luck with every musical project, gig...

The best wishes and greetings from Spain!!

Antonio.
Binary Solo

Margaret Wade



Sep 4 2008 12:11 PM

well thanks lady! Good luck tomorrow!


can i go back to bed?
piobagusfidil

piobagusfidil



Aug 22 2008 2:49 AM

Hup!
piobagusfidil

piobagusfidil



Aug 8 2008 3:02 PM

Hey you two! Seeyas Soon. Nice tunes on your videos, we need some great video recordings of us like those.
Dolce Vita String Quartet

Dolce Vita String Quartet



Jul 16 2008 5:56 AM

Thank you HiBi's for accepting us within your friends!

You are most welcome to be amongst ours!


Best wishes for your CD release! Will it be on iTunes?



We are pleased to announce our first 2 Albums are now available as Digital releases through iTunes!

When you have time, please listen to the rest of our music by following these links:

Dolce Vita String Quartet - Dolce Vita String Quartet

DOLCE VITA STRING QUARTET ~ DOLCE VITA STRING QUARTET

Dolce Vita String Quartet - Eternal Classic

DOLCE VITA STRING QUARTET ~ ETERNAL CLASSIC

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DOLCE VITA STRING QUARTET :-)
Roos

Roos Soete



Jul 6 2008 5:51 PM

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The Langer’s Ball - New CD Available!

The Langer’s Ball - New CD Available!



Jul 3 2008 6:08 PM

piobagusfidil

piobagusfidil



May 27 2008 12:33 AM

Hey Kate and Jode, Kevin says HI!
Aoife Granville

Aoife Granville



May 15 2008 12:49 PM

hey kate! how's it going? haven't forgotten that CD - it'll be in the post next week.
hope you got home from baile bhuirne in one piece!!a
Emmanuel Férel

Emmanuel  Férel



May 9 2008 8:13 AM

hello and thank for the add
ed

Eddie Hennessy



Apr 16 2008 2:26 PM

The gang is still going strong hows my second in command.
Christina

Christina Dowling



Apr 5 2008 3:22 PM

Brilliant music last night you two!!! Thank you so much! I am very very proud of you!!!! With love....
piobagusfidil

piobagusfidil



Mar 28 2008 2:01 AM

Ah Great Slides!! Great Hearing you two!

kc and pc!
Christina

Christina Dowling



Mar 18 2008 5:22 PM

Fantastic Gig last night! Thanks for making Kathy smile again! Have a great day!!!
Irish Trad. Heads

Irish Trad. Heads



Feb 28 2008 6:27 AM

Dear Kate and Jode! Hey, I didn't know there was a new cd of two of you! Great! All the best with it. How about the planned Europe-trip? Would be nice to see you again! Love, Sabine
Thornton Whistles

Thornton Whistles



Feb 28 2008 6:16 AM

Thanks for d'add.
Looking forward to the new CD!!!
Connaught Heifers in D minor... I likes it. Pottsy!

See yiz in June.
Tommy
Gordon A Jackson

Gordon A Jackson



Dec 26 2007 6:30 PM

Hi Guys,

Great tunes!

Gordon
Cynthia Bennett

Cynthia Bennett



Dec 8 2007 5:43 PM

Best of luck with the new CD!
Cynthia
Binary Solo

Margaret Wade



Nov 16 2007 3:08 PM

The most beautiful girl in the room?
Binary Solo

Margaret Wade



Nov 16 2007 3:01 PM

I think Sally may be the one. How many one's have you had?

Thanks so much for the weekend, sis! Next time, though....let's lock all the boys IN the basement with the swords
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