Appalachian Celtic Consort: News

While hanging out at a book signing the other day, we were overheard talking about the Consort. Rudy Panucci was behind me, and said "Irish music? How about coming on the show?" After figuring out that "Radio Free Charleston" was actually an Internet TV show (there used to be a Radio Show... see their web site for the rest of the story) we said "Definitely! Sounds like fun!"
A week later we were in their studio taping for Episode 5. The show turned out great -- wacky and eclectic, as only Rudy and the gang could make it. We did three pieces off the 2nd and 3rd CDs -- this episode has the Johnny Jump Up medley. The rest will be featured on the Halloween show. Check it out -- you can get there by going to the Links page or just click here: http://webad.cnpapers.com/rfc005/

We have filled out paperwork until we are blue in the face, but finally the new CD is available online. Use this link:
http://cdbaby.com/cd/acc2
or just go to our "Buy" section.

"Come by the Hills", our third CD, is finally done. It should be appearing online shortly, and we will have a link on our site (click the "Buy" menu item). If course, you can always e-mail us and we will send you a copy and an invoice.

Sorry, no daily updates. Turned out that internet access was a problem. But
Pat made it back to the US in one piece, although the driving was a bit dicey at times. Roads are just too narrow for a cement truck and anything going in the other direction.

However, we did have some fun. The Dublin pub scene was great -- Temple Bar (an area of the city, not a bar in the pub sense of the word) reminded me of the French Quarter in New Orleans before Katrina. Lots of people, music and energy.

We actually got to drive the "Road to Lisdoonvarna" -- a very winding narrow mountain road with some spectacular views. Lisdoonvarna itself was a nice little town -- would be a real gas when the matchmaking festival was in full swing!

Anyway, its back to Charleston and earning a living.

First step on the Ould Sod Friday at 7 am. The hotel here was nice enough to let us check in a rest (Could ye help out a poor homeless couple...)

Food is good so far -- although I have to ask before I eat. Apparently the stuff I had for breakfast yesterday was something called "blood pudding". They were just, kidding, right?

Off today to see the Cliffs of Moer and mosey on towards Knocktopher Abbey, where we will have our home base.

Later,

Pat

At last -- "Come By the Hills" has been mailed off to Oasis to be reproduced. Won't be long now...

So many of you have been very patient waiting for the release of the new CD, we decided that we should reward you! Here is the deal: if you purchase 2 CDs at the regular price ($15/each), we will send you the new CD absolutely FREE.
To order, either send a check or money order to:
Pat Wiegand
Ridgewood Studios
1407 Village Dr.
South Charleston, WV 25309

or

Give Pat a call at 304-768-9434 to order by credit card.

Our third CD, "Come By the Hills" is almost ready to be sent off for duplication. It has been a long, hard road, but we think you'll agree that the end result was worth it! Here is the track list:
1 Road to Lisdoonvarna/Tobin’s 3:04
2 Come by the Hills 3:51
3 David and the Goliath/
Farewell to Whiskey 3:11
4 Dans en Dro 3:37
5 Capernaum 3:04
6 Saint Anne’s/Morpath Rant/
Wind that Shakes the Barley 3:06
7 Planxty Fanny Power 3:23
8 Dear Lady 3:54
9 Rights of Man/Alexander’s 3:28
10 Crossing to Ireland 4:22
11 Silver Spear/Whup Jamboree/
Musical Priest 3:56
12 Sonny’s Mazurka/Boys of Bluehill 3:06
13 Good Night 3:02

We have a couple of minor mixing tweaks to take care of, then we will start the process of working with the duplicator. Watch this site for more updates...