The McGoldrick Family - One For The Road (feat Michael McGoldrick) - 2024 - WEB FLAC 16BITS 44 1KHZ-EICHBAUM

         

 





   The McGoldrick Family - One For The Road (feat. Michael McGoldrick)    



       



 





Artist: The McGoldrick Family, Michael McGoldrick

Title: One For The Road

Year Of Release: 2024

Label: Boxroom Music

Genre: Folk, Irich Folk, Celtic, Singer-Songwriter  

 



 





 01. The Green Fields Of Woodford / Up Leitrim / Anderson's Reel (feat. Michael McGoldrick) (2:41)

02. A Few Bob / Martin Rochford's / The Leading Role (feat. Michael McGoldrick) (3:53)

03. The Stornoway Waltz / Sunday's Well (feat. Michael McGoldrick) (4:29)

04. Fraher's / Patsy Geary's (feat. Michael McGoldrick) (3:17)

05. Bridget O'Malley (feat. Michael McGoldrick) (3:58)

06. A Tune Back For Andrea Beaton / The Belfast Traveller (feat. Michael McGoldrick) (3:47)

07. Jimmy's Jig / The Nightingale (feat. Michael McGoldrick) (3:24)

08. The Bass Rock / The Mystery Reel (feat. Michael McGoldrick) (2:32)

09. Down The Broom / Touch Me If You Dare / Willie Bucach Macleod of Stornoway (feat. Michael McGoldrick) (4:07)

10. The Lakes Of Ponchartrain (feat. Michael McGoldrick) (6:01)

11. The Woods Of Focluth / O'Malley's Reel / Sailor On The Rock (feat. Michael McGoldrick) (4:07)

12. The Battering Ram (feat. Michael McGoldrick) (2:29)

   





 







FILE FORMAT:FLAC. 16bits 44.1khz

QUALITY: LOSSLESS

DURATION: 44:48

TAILLE : 247 MB

TRACKS :  12

COVERS : OUI

 



 Families continue to be an important route by which Irish and other traditional music gets passed on. This is just as true for the diaspora as it is in Ireland, and the McGoldrick family in Manchester exemplify the transmission of musical heritage and talent from generation to generation. ‘One For The Road’ captures four family members bridging the gap between the past and the present. Led by Michael on uilleann pipes/flute, the band also comprises his nieces, Catherine on wooden flute, Ciara on concertina/vocals, and Mairead on whistle/bodhrán, accompanied on guitar by Jimmy Patrick from Barrow-in-Furness.

Brendan, Michael's father, is a skilful tin whistle player from Co.Galway and his mother Teresa, an ardent ballad singer from Co.Mayo. Michaelʼs older siblings all learned whistle, and he followed in their footsteps after starting on bodhrán. Influenced by the likes of Matt Molloy and Seamus Tansey, Michael graduated to flute, and later uilleann pipes, going on to be one of the most prominent traditional musicians of his generation, playing with many major acts including Flook, Lúnasa, Capercaillie, Sharon Shannon, Mark Knopfler, the Transatlantic Sessions, Usherʼs Island and in a trio with John McCusker and John Doyle. Michaelʼs playing and compositions, embracing a wide range of musical influences, but always strongly based in traditional music, have inspired younger musicians, especially in Manchester, and he unfailingly makes time to encourage and mentor the next generation.

Michael's three nieces are accomplished musicians in their own right. Sisters, Catherine and Ciara, developed their skills studying Traditional Music at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, exploring the thriving traditional music scene in Glasgow. Their considerable ability and dedication shine through in every note they play. Ciara, taking after her grandmother, also showcases her vocal talents on the album. Her heartfelt and emotive singing bring a distinctive depth and authenticity to the songs. Mairead, brings her own exceptional talent as All-Ireland Fleadh whistle champion and third place bodhrán medallist to the mix. Her rhythmic agility provides the backbone of the band’s infectious grooves.

Having each inherited, sustained, and built on Brendan and Teresaʼs love of the music, Michael, Catherine, Ciara and Mairead have come together playing live gigs and making this recording, which represents a legacy of the familyʼs shared instrumental and vocal prowess. Together, they have created a collection of tunes and songs that is both deeply rooted in tradition and infused with contemporary flair. Their seamless blend of instruments and heartfelt performances transport the listener to Ireland, Scotland and Brittany, evoking a sense of place and exuberance. From foot-stomping jigs and reels, to hauntingly beautiful ballads, each track is a testament to the family's passion for their craft and their commitment to pushing the boundaries of traditional music.

The Jolly Angler depicted on the front cover was, until its permanent closure in the pandemic, one of Manchesterʼs best loved Irish traditional music session pubs, perhaps most renowned for its late night, occasionally all night, sessions. ‘One For The Roadʼ is Brendanʼs favourite saying at late night sessions watching his son and granddaughters grow up playing with others, and whether referring to another tune, another pint, or most likely both, itʼs a fitting title for the McGoldrick Familyʼs debut album.