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This a companion disc to an earlier release of 2002, THE WIDE WORLD OVER, celebrating the 40th anniversary of The Chieftains. The Chieftains includes: Paddy Moloney. Additional personnel includes: Buddy & Julie Miller, Earl Scruggs, Martina McBride, Gillian Welch, David Rawlings, Bela Fleck, Ricky Skaggs, Patty Griffin, John Hiatt, Alison Krauss, Lyle Lovett, Del McCoury, Jeff White, Martina McBride, Vince Gill. DOWN THE OLD PLANK ROAD was nominated for the 2003 Grammy Awards for Best Contemporary Folk Album. "Sally Goodin" was nominated for the 2003 Grammy Awards for Best Country Instrumental Performance. In the wake of the success of O Brother Where Art Thou?, this collaboration between Irish supergroup the Chieftains and some of country's best known neo-traditionalists was almost inevitable. Luckily for all involved, the idea actually makes a lot of sense too. Most of the ballads and work songs that were born in the Appalachian hills have deep roots in the traditional music of Scotland, England, and Ireland, and crying fiddles, ringing banjos, and tales of drunkenness, outlaws, and loss are woven deeply into both cultures' musical heritage. Through most of the tracks, the instrumentals work better than the vocal tracks, but the droning "Katie Dear" (performed by the impeccable Gillian Welch and David Rawlings) and Alison Krauss' mournful "Molly Bán" are both heart-wrenching and beautiful no matter what continent they came from. Other highlights include Béla Fleck's firey banjo rolls on a trio of reels, and the underrated Patty Griffin's turn on the traditional "Whole Heap of Little Horses." While the interpretations on Down the Old Plank Road turn out to be successes, the sum of these collaborations aren't as good as the Chieftains doing what they do best: traditional Irish music with subtle contemporary flourishes. Still, anyone who enjoys the music of any of the guests on this release will be pleased with the entire package; sweet and mournful, historic and unprecedented, fun and engaging all rolled into one. ~ Zac Johnson Those eclectic ambassadors of Irish music are at it again, this time taking their act to Nashville for sessions with some of country music's most popular artists. On the one hand, you'd think that the most famous Irish folk group in the world would spend more time simply playing Irish music instead of guesting with artists from and dipping into seemingly every other conceivable genre. On the other, when you've recorded as much amazing Irish traditional music as exists in these guys' back catalog, you've pretty much got carte blanche to do whatever the hell you want. Anyway, Irish music played a major role in the coalescing of early country music, so DOWN THE OLD PLANK ROAD turns out to house a pretty good musical fit. Still, there are plenty of musical surprises afoot. It might not be a revelation to hear Lyle Lovett singing a traditional tune like "Don't Let Your Deal Go Down," but to hear it with added Celtic flavoring is quite an ear-turner. The lads work similar magic with everyone from Gillian Welch to venerable bluegrass patriarch Del McCoury, showing that this is one Irish outfit that refuses to be pinned down to a predictable sound.
"Nashville Sessions".Feat.B&J Miller,G.Welch,B.Fleck,J.Hiatt
Rolling Stone (10/02, p.72) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...Their most heartening work since 1988's IRISH HEARTBEAT..." Uncut (12/02, p.132) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...An album of old-time bluegrass and Appalachian tunes..." Down The Old Plank Road Music | List Price | $7.99 (You save $0.40) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, International CDs, Irish, World, Celtic | | Label | RCA Victor | | Orig Year | 2002 | | All Time Sales Rank | 16513  | | CD Universe Part number | 4977147 | | Catalog number | 63971 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Sep 17, 2002 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Personnel | Vince Gill, Alison Krauss, Ricky Skaggs, Bela Fleck, Bela Fleck, Lyle Lovett, Martina Mcbride, Gillian Welch, Earl Scruggs, Patty Griffin, John Hiatt, Del McCoury, David Rawlings, Jeff White, Buddy & Julie Miller, Tim O'Brien, Tim O'Brien |
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$14.29 Personnel: Steve Earle (vocals, guitar, banjo, mandolin, harmonica, harmonium, organ, Mini-Moog synthesizer); Emmylou Harris, Siobhan Maher Kennedy (vocals); Eric "Roscoe" Ambel (guitar, background vocals); John Jarvis (electric piano); Mike Bubb, Kelley Looney (bass); Kenny Malone, Will Rigby (drums, percussion); Patrick Earle (percussion); Dane Clark (loops). Recorded at Room & Board, Hermitage, Tennessee and Cowboy Technical Rig, Brooklyn, New York. JERUSALEM was nominated for the 2003 Grammy Awards for Best Contemporary Folk Album. Personnel: Steve Earle (vocals, guitar, banjo, mandolin, harmonica, harmonium, organ, mini-Moog synthesizer); Eric Ambel (vocals, guitar); Emmylou Harris (vocals); John Jarvis (electric piano); Will Rigby (drums, cymbals, percussion); Kenny Malone (drums, percussion); Ken Coomer ...
| | Chieftains Further Down The Old Plank Road CD (2003)
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| | Spaghetti Cake Jam Food CD (2005)
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$12.65 'Jam Food' is the debut CD release of Spaghetti Cake, an original rock band for the whole family from New England, winning "Best New Artist for Older Children" by the 2001 Children's Music Awards. The songs on 'Jam Food' are fun, wholesome, and uplifting, and are seriously rocking to boot. The lyrics remind us of the wonder of the heavens, the glory of childhood, and the power of imagination. 'Jam Food' spans numerous styles, from rock to reggae, from bluegrass to blues. The band ...
| | Justin Shaw Deeper Praise CD (2006)
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$12.15 Justin Shaw “A Deeper Praise”At first glance you see a young man at the beginning of his life, contemplating his future, but as you look again, you then see a man who has been taken through life’s hard- ships, trials and tribulations, but through his faith in the all mighty God he has been able to be a living testimony to others through his music. Justin Jermell Shaw was born to John & Lynn Shaw on June 21, 1984. He was born in Forest city, Arkansas. His singing career began at the tender age of five and has continued till this today. His destiny for a career in gospel music began. As a member of “Greater Faith Tabernacle of Deliverance” where his grandfather and founder of the church, Pastor Levi Conley helped prepare him for life’s ups and downs. Since those days growing up in the church, Justin has grown into loving and caring husband and father of one. His musical experiences have lead him to be the opening act for various artists such as: Brian McKnight, ...
| | Kavi Unconditional Love CD (2007)
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$13.25 Personnel: Kavi (guitar); Amoda (vocals).
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