May 19, 2007

Playing the Livermore Games with Ed Johnson and Preston Carter

Thornhill Road played the Livermore Scottish Games and Celtic Celebration and were joined by jazz guitarist Ed Johnson and bassist Preston Carter. We had the pleasure of sharing the stage with the Browne Sisters and George Cavanaugh and enjoyed listening to their rhythmic guitar and tight vocal harmonies. Of course, it wouldn't be a proper Scottish and Celtic fest without some traditional pup songs by Peter Daldry and Neil O'Neill. As the day wore on and more beer was consumed, we also found ourselves in a philosophical discussion with Celtic rocker Michael Mullen of Tempest on transitioning from classical to traditional fiddling.

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January 22, 2007

Featured on Irish & Celtic Music Podcast

Thornhill Road is featured on Marc Gunn's Irish & Celtic Music Podcast. This podcast includes music from Maidens VI, Wicked Tinkers, An Triur, Bruno's Boys, Ellis Island, Kennedy's Kitchen, and Bleeding Irish. Check out http://www.celticmusicpodcast.com for more information or to subscribe to one of the top-rated podcasts on the web.

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January 02, 2007

December Recording Session

The band went into the recording studio again last week to put down guitar tracks for two new pieces. Working with Joe Weed at Highland Studios is always a great experience.

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December 27, 2006

Valerie and Heather Do a Test Shoot for the Album Cover

Photo by Thomas Washburn

Mark is missing from the photo, but this the the setting and style we're going for.

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August 02, 2006

New Demo Recordings

We've been in the studio recently, and we're proud to share with you two brand-new, just-mixed recordings.

Mhaire Bhruinneal & Dunmore Lassies
Sung in Irish, this song tells of a man who falls in love and the woman who breaks his heart. It is followed by a driving reel.

Far Away in Australia
Every now and then an Irish song has a happy ending. This one tells the story of a man who must leave his wife to find fortune in a far away land. After waiting every day for word from her husband, he finally sends for her to join him in Australia.

Visit our music page for more demo tracks!

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