THE LONDON LASSES AND PETE QUINN
Bernie Conneely: banjo
Elaine Conwell: fiddle
Karen Ryan: fiddle, tinwhistle
Sharon Whelton: flute, tinwhistle
Sue Cullen: vocals
Grace Kelly: tinwhistle
Pete Quinn: piano
A very good quartet of female musicians from... you guessed it, London. The ensemble sound is tight and energetic, thanks in part to Conneely's excellent banjo playing, and individual contributions by the other lead players are very good as well. On the other hand, Pete Quinn's piano accompaniments, which are quite high in the mix, sound somewhat intrusive at times, as if they were meant not to be missed, not my favorite way of doing things. Terrific singing by guest Sue Cullen, and nice whistle playing by Grace Kelly.
Rating: *** 1/2
Price: $22.99
Contents:
1. Reels: Splendid Isolation / The Swallow's Nest / The Newly Mown Meadow
2. Barndances: Stack of Barley / Cous Teehan's
3. Jigs: Tenpenny Bit / The Luckpenny / Gallagher's Frolics
4. Song: May Morning Dew
5. Waltz: Tom Bhetty's
6. Carolan & Reel: Eleanor Plunkett / Eileen Curran's
7. Reels: Marion Egan's / Harvest Moon / Small Hills of Offaly
8. Song: Johnny, Lovely Johnny
9. Lament, Highlands & Reel: Dark Island Lament / Jimi Lyons / McFadden's Handsome Daughter
10. Jigs: Wandering Minstrel / Maid on the Green / Old Man Dillon
11. Song: Banks of the Lee
12. Reels: The Girl who Broke My heart / My Love is in America / Humours of Ballyconnell
13. Waltz & Jig: Sidewalks of New York / Killavil Jig
14. Song: Low, Low Lands of Holland
15. Jigs, Slip Jig & Reel: Cat in the Corner / The Looharadhawn's Jig / Na Ceannabhain Bhana / The London Lasses
