a r t i s t : The Elders
t i t l e : Live at The Gem
d a t e : 2005
l a b e l : Pub Tone Records
g e n r e : Celtic
r l s. d a t e : Apr/2009
t r a c k s : 14
b i t r a t e : VBRkbps
s i z e : 94,9 MB
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Since forming in 1998, The Elders have set the American music
scene on its ear, thanks to a skillful mix of amped-up roots
rock, augmented with powerful vocals, blazing instrumentals
and top-notch song writing
The line up consists of a group of wicked-fine Kansas City
musicians with a passion for Celtic music, and a charismatic
Irishman with a love of all things American. This combination
makes for cross-pollination that is high octane and
progressive, yet rooted in tradition.
These six gentlemen collectively create original music that
transcends & endures - music that is unaffected by fads,
trends and the giant maw of mind-numbing commercialism. The
songs are mystical, comical, political and cultural while
covering a wide variety of topics such as poverty, civil war,
family bonds, spirituality, love and friendship. They speak of
generations of immigrants, and address their heritage through
songs and stories of history, characters, places and events -
some distant, some recent, some real and some imagined.
The Elders continuously attract capacity crowds throughout the
US and abroad. Their fan base is ever-expanding, consisting of
people of all ages, from all walks of life, many who follow
the band from gig to gig, sometimes driving for hundreds of
miles to see their energetic performances. One needs only to
visit the Fan Mail page to see the extraordinary effect their
music has on people
The Elders are fronted by Ian Byrne from County Wicklow, and
backed by guitarist Steve Phillips (The Rainmakers), bassist
Norm Dahlor (Tommy Shaw Band), violinist Brent Hoad, drummer
Tommy Sutherland, and keyboardist Joe Miquelon (Asleep at the
Wheel.) All are well-known veteran musicians having played in
numerous recording and touring bands before forming The
Elders.
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01-Michael's Ride [03:00]
02-Packy [06:40]
03-American Wake [04:35]
04-Moore Street Girls [05:10]
05-Love of The Century [06:17]
06-Turnpike [05:01]
07-Send A Prayer [05:32]
08-Haverty Brothers [03:46]
09-1849 [05:44]
10-Brettski's Medley [07:14]
11-Men of Erin [03:59]
12-Buzz's Jig [04:42]
13-Fire in The Hole [04:44]
14-Devil's Tongue [06:37]
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73:01 min