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  • Genre: Acoustic / Celtic / Folk

    Location Saint Paul, Minnesota, US

    Profile Views: 31899

    Last Login: 6/19/2012

    Member Since 7/15/2007

    Website thelangersball.com

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  • Bio

    The Langer’s Ball is a 2-piece Celtic Group that has been performing around the Mid-Western states since July 2007. Featuring Michael Sturm on guitar, mandolin & vocals, and Hannah Rediske on accordion and penny whistle, The Langer’s Ball performs a wide variety of traditional, contemporary and original Celtic songs and tunes. Since they began performing just over two years ago, they have played over 200 shows at various locations; they have opened for Toronto based “Enter The Haggis”, are regularly featured on podcasts from around the world such as Paddy Rock Radio, Celtic Roots Radio, 67 Music, Marc Gunn's Irish & Celtic Music Podcast and many, many more. They have been booked at the Iowa Irish Fest and the Irish Fair of Minnesota for 2 years running. ..Their debut CD, "As I Roved Out" was released in July 2008. It is nearly an hour of great music arranged by the band. Jim Tarbox of the Irish Gazette says "(As I Roved Out) sets off on an assured set of both traditional and more contemporary songs that is a treasure from beginning to end.” It was also given a special mention for best CD's of 2008 by Paddy Rock Radio. ..In July of 2009, they are back with their follow-up album "Ships Are Sailing". This album pushed the envelope for the band, bringing in drums, bass, electric guitar, and guest musicians that bridge the musical divides. "Ships Are Sailing" features original songs by the band, as well as traditional favorites. Celtophilia.com calls it "...a CD that will be a standout in everyone’s collection for years to come." .. Now they have expanded the band by bringing on veteran musicians Charley Beekman (The Cross Tops, Mack Truck) on Bass, and Mutt O'Matic (Cropse Show Creeps) on Banjo. The larger band is further expanding the depth and sound of the band, as well as the repetoir... .. .. ..To join The Langer's Ball email list..Just submit your email address.. .. .. ...... ...... .. .. .. .. Subscribe.. Unsubscribe.. .. .. .. .. .. ....
  • Members

    Hannah Rediske - Accordion, Recorders, & Penny Whistles .. Michael Sturm - Guitar, Mandolin, Harmonica & Vocals .. Charley Beekman - Bass, Backing Vocals .. Mutt O'Matic - Banjo, Guitar, Backing Vocals .. Lam Gams -Drums .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ....Powered by Podbean.com.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ....
  • Influences

    The Pogues, Boiled In Lead, Black 47, Mick Maloney, The Bothy Band, The Dubliners, The Prodigals, The Chieftans, Flogging Molly, The Clancy Brothers, The Wolfe Tones, Christy Moore, Steve Earl ...... .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ............................Upcoming Events.... by Eventful..
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    2 years ago
  • celtic rock & punk fanz…

    New shows online:


    ..
    ..Pop Songs Celtic Styled..
    ..100 Songs Of Solitude..
    ..More Music // Off Topic..
    ..

    Updated: Fire In The pub, Streams Of Whiskey, Slainté, Classics Of Folk Rock, Piratas!


    Daily shows: What's New, Acoustic Session, All Day Long


    celtic-rock.de Logo

    Open Stream | Contact us


    2 years ago
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    Greetings from Cork, Ireland! Thanks so much for your friendship! Mark

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  • the Fluu (producer)

    Thanks, Not too many people actually communicate or link here anymore ..... It's a shame. I aint really feelin the face book thing !!! seems to be a lil boring suited with "Who cares" Whatcha think ?? ............... anyways ................. Spreadin some dizzy dizeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaze ....... Play nice !!! ~the Fluu (producer)

    2 years ago
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    Fans!


    We will be featuring

    The Langers Ball - Ships are Sailing

     
    CD Three

    The Langer's Ball: "Ships are Sailing"

    Start time is approx.:6:15 PM(PSDT)


    Monday, August 2, 2010 @ 4 PM (PSDT)

    As the third CD In the CD Showcase!


    Join us in the Chatroom While the show is live!
    Seán Owens & the Irish Imp
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Bio:

The Langer’s Ball is a 2-piece Celtic Group that has been performing around the Mid-Western states since July 2007. Featuring Michael Sturm on guitar, mandolin & vocals, and Hannah Rediske on accordion and penny whistle, The Langer’s Ball performs a wide variety of traditional, contemporary and original Celtic songs and tunes. Since they began performing just over two years ago, they have played over 200 shows at various locations; they have opened for Toronto based “Enter The Haggis”, are regularly featured on podcasts from around the world such as Paddy Rock Radio, Celtic Roots Radio, 67 Music, Marc Gunn's Irish & Celtic Music Podcast and many, many more. They have been booked at the Iowa Irish Fest and the Irish Fair of Minnesota for 2 years running.

Their debut CD, "As I Roved Out" was released in July 2008. It is nearly an hour of great music arranged by the band. Jim Tarbox of the Irish Gazette says "(As I Roved Out) sets off on an assured set of both traditional and more contemporary songs that is a treasure from beginning to end.” It was also given a special mention for best CD's of 2008 by Paddy Rock Radio.

In July of 2009, they are back with their follow-up album "Ships Are Sailing". This album pushed the envelope for the band, bringing in drums, bass, electric guitar, and guest musicians that bridge the musical divides. "Ships Are Sailing" features original songs by the band, as well as traditional favorites. Celtophilia.com calls it "...a CD that will be a standout in everyone’s collection for years to come."

Now they have expanded the band by bringing on veteran musicians Charley Beekman (The Cross Tops, Mack Truck) on Bass, and Mutt O'Matic (Cropse Show Creeps) on Banjo. The larger band is further expanding the depth and sound of the band, as well as the repetoir...

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Member Since:

July 15, 2007

Members:

Hannah Rediske - Accordion, Recorders, & Penny Whistles
Michael Sturm - Guitar, Mandolin, Harmonica & Vocals
Charley Beekman - Bass, Backing Vocals
Mutt O'Matic - Banjo, Guitar, Backing Vocals
Lam Gams -Drums

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Influences:

The Pogues, Boiled In Lead, Black 47, Mick Maloney, The Bothy Band, The Dubliners, The Prodigals, The Chieftans, Flogging Molly, The Clancy Brothers, The Wolfe Tones, Christy Moore, Steve Earl




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