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Maggie Boyle ~ won't you come away

The long awaited release of Maggie Boyle's new CD, won't you come away, featuring great guest musicians including Paul Downes, Jon Boden, Dave McKeown, Steve Tilston, and Dave Wood.

Official release date 12th June. Order today and receive your copy by 12th May latest!

£12

Grace Notes ~ 20

2012 is a big year for Grace Notes. It's their 20th Anniversary, and to celebrate they have released a new CD, 20, with many old favourites from over the years, and some songs newly recorded. And here it is for your collection!

£10

Sketch ~ Sketch

The first CD from the excellent Sketch. With Dave Bowie on double bass, Gary Boyle on guitar, and Maggie Boyle on voice,flute and bodhrán, this is a wonderful collection of traditional and contemporary songs and tunes, with the odd jazz classic thrown in for good measure.

A superb debut album which captures the bands atmospheric performance beautifully.

Much more than a sketch, this is a masterpiece in miniature ~ Nigel Schofield

Buy it today and enjoy it for years to come!

£10

Duck Baker, Maggie Boyle, Ben Paley ~ The Expatriate Game

"As the listenings repeat (and believe me, they certainly repeat), it all starts to make sense. Guitar, flute and fiddle weave seamlessly in and out of the tunes until there’s nobody driving, no passengers, just three wonderful musicians making wonderful music." Alan Rose - The Living Tradition

£10

Grace Notes ~ Northern Tide

Their fourth studio album presents Grace Notes in their stride, with the customary mix of traditional songs alongside contemporary originals gleaned from the finest (famous & less-so) writers.

Guest: Linda Adams (vocals)

£10

Maggie Boyle ~ Reaching Out

Maggie's debut album, 1987. Originally recorded for Run River Records, Maggie sings traditional classics and plays some of her original tunes. A couple of Steve Tilston songs, and Robin Williamson's 'October Song' are included - early examples of Maggie's non-traditional repertoire. Guests: Bert Jansch (guitar), Steve Tilston (guitar), Kevin Boyle (banjo), Paul Boyle (fiddle), Tommy Keane (uilleann pipes), Jacqui McCarthy (concertina), Tony Hinnigan (cello), Mike Taylor (bodhran), Chris Swithinbank (piano), Michael Klein (percussion & backing vocals)

£10

Grace Notes ~ Down Falls The Day

Grace Notes' 1993 debut album. Starting, as they have proved to continue, with an eclectic mix of trad & contemporary material. Well-known songs sitting happily beside obscure gems.

Guests: Mike Hockenhull (5-string banjo), Alan Rose (guitar), Steve Tilston (guitar)

£10

Grace Notes ~ Red Wine & Promises

Grace Notes' second CD (their first for Fellside Recordings, 1998). Their style is set. Inimitable song choices, and impeccable arrangements.

£10

Grace Notes ~ Anchored to the Time

Their third album contains the usual mix of old & new, and records Grace Notes increasing love of a good medley!

£10

Maggie Boyle ~ Gweebarra

Guests: Frank Kilkelly (guitars/bouzouki), Steve Anstee (cello), Mike Hockenhull (5-string banjo), Andy Seward (bass)

"..on Gweebarra her exquisite singing shows maturity and sophistication giving what is, without doubt, her best recording ever. . . . a sheer joy." Mel Howley, LIVING TRADITION

 "A cracking album." Mike Harding, FOLK ON TWO

£10