Alan Cooke. a.k.a. is an Emmy-winning actor/poet/novelist who just released his literary piece called Naked in New York. The book is the result of his experiences, when he embarked on a journey to New York city just after the 9/11. He has acted and written since the 90s and then one day he just decided … Continue reading »
Liz Madden and Jenne Lennon…two women with distinctive strong voices performing songs form their debut album Elysian Dreams. You can check more of Shishonnah in this channel : http://www.youtube.com/user/SHISHONNAH =================================================================== Tell you what’s good about Sunday. Looking at paintings by Irish painter Martin Driscoll is what’s amazing. He captures the soul of Ireland in his artworks. More … Continue reading »
Hi guys. I am posting a bulletin here about one of my fave Celtic groups Shishonnah. I hope everyone in the US gets to see and hear the amazing voices of Jenne Lennon and Liz Madden. Here’s a little talk we had: “Hi Jenne are you planning to go to Lorient this August? I think … Continue reading »
It’s now time to bring back Gavern’s Celtic Adrenalin. Check this blurb: Gavern’s music encompasses many sounds and atmospheric textures that range from orchestral pieces suited for soundtrack to ambient/electronic and Celtic Chanting pieces. The music is composed to evoke emotion and help the listener enjoy the experience by either relaxing, dancing or reminiscing. Gavern … Continue reading »
Expect the unexpected. That’s my line for this month while my hands are full due to the season’s madness. There’s no snow from where I am but friends are sending me the chill right now-in a good way. Exchanging gifts are really fun. I stumbled across this info about where exchanging gifts started: We have … Continue reading »
I heard this whisper and I wondered, I heard this laugh and then I knew. The time is getting near my friends, The time that I hold dear my friends, The veil is getting thin my friends, And strange things will pass through. The Veil is Getting Thinner One of the most important time of … Continue reading »
Once you choose hope, anything’s possible. ~Christopher Reeve Hope is the physician of each misery. ~Irish Proverb The new single from duo Jenne Lennon and Liz Madden known as Shishonnah will definitely thrill fans of Loreena McKennitt, Connie Dover and Enya! The song “I Will Carry You” starts out with a gentle piano melody that builds … Continue reading »
“Fans have long been demanding an all out party album but the idea took hold when, driving home from Boston, I couldn’t find a CD to keep me awake but thought of over 30 Black 47 songs that could do the trick. And so – A Funky Ceili.” Interview excerpt– from Larry Kirwan The first … Continue reading »
Sleek and nostalgic debut album by Marie-Therese McCartin from Co. Leitrim Ireland. Occasionally, an instrumental album arrives and gets nods from fans of country, pop piano music, Classical and traditional Irish music. The Frank McNamara produced album showcases 11 tracks . Rose of Tralee, sets the mood of the entire album. Mellifluous piano playing, tender … Continue reading »
New updates from Jenne Lennon ! I chatted with Jenne Lennon over Skype and it’s been confirmed. The new single by Shishonnah will be out this early New Year which will introduce the album next year. According to Jenne: Liz(Madden) and I are hard at work in the studio. Our first single “Dance With The … Continue reading »
