Sounds Not Making Hay... Legacy's brand new recording, released in July of 2008. A driving selection of traditional and new pieces expertly and heartfully played by top shelf Irish musicians in the American South. This all-acoustic band plays Irish trad music with a large dose of grá, creating a tight, compelling sound that has delighted audiences at concert halls and festivals throughout the states. Not Making Hay continues Legacy’s pattern of live sound capture, though includes more of the finish that a studio recording offers than any of their previous albums, crafting an exquisite listen for music lovers. Album artwork by Paul Hamblin, DevilFish Designs Recorded, edited, and engineered by Justin Murphy Liner notes Buy Not Making Hay... from CDBaby.com! Track Listing with (coming soon) selected MP3 samples: 1. The Gooseberry Bush / I Have No Money / Richard Dwyer’s / Jack Coughlan's Fancy [REELS] 2. Paddy’s Green Shamrock Shore [SONG] 3. Old Hag You’ve Killed Me / The Killavil Jig / The Killarney Boys of Pleasure / The Curlew [JIGS/REELS] 4. Pat Riley [SONG] 5. Walsh's Hornpipe / The Pride of Petravore (A. J. Potter)/ Brendan McGlinchey’s / The Old Torn Petticoat [HORNPIPES/REELS] 6. The Shepherd Boy [SONG] 7. Don’t Come Again [SONG] 8. Tiocfadh Tú Abhaile Liom / Winnie Hayes’ / The Humours of Ballyloughlin [JIGS] 9. Raglan Road [SONG] (Patrick Kavanagh / Thomas Connellan) 10. The Orphan / Sean Ryan’s / Fraher’s [JIGS] 11. Bean Phaidín [SONG] 12. Spindle Shanks / Fiannóglaigh na nGeailtí / John Doherty's [REELS]     An Irish Christmas: Songs and Music from West Cork, Legacy's latest recording, is a collaboration with longtime friend Jim Flanagan of Ballyvourney, Co. Cork. An Irish Christmas presents an array of songs for the Christmas season in West Cork and beyond, including nativity, St. Stephens Day traditions of 'going on the wren', and songs the new year. Legacy's forte of deftly played dance tunes with holiday themes garnish this midwinter collection. Featuring Justin Murphy, Valerie Plested, Don Penzien, and joined by Jim Flanagan, An Irish Christmas is sure to bring you a new holiday tradition. Liner notes for the recording are here. Album artwork by Paul Hamblin, DevilFish Designs Recorded, edited, and engineered by Justin Murphy Liner Notes Buy An Irish Christmas now from CDBaby.com! Track Listing with selected MP3 samples: 1. A Calling on Song [Song] 2. Stick to the Craythur [Song] 3. “Turf Jigs” The Creel of Turf / Lost and Found / The Trip to Athlone / The Bank of Turf [Jigs/Slide] 4. Tá Nead Ag an Dreolín [Song] 5. Holly Bears a Berry [Song] 6. “Christmas Eve Greenery” Christmas Eve / The Evergreen Reel / New Christmas Eve [Reels] 7. Don Oíche Ud I mBeithil [Song] 8. “Christmas Apple Jigs” Christmas Day in the Morning / Winter Apples / Gillian’s Apples [Jigs] 9. Oiche Chiúin (Silent Night) [Song] 10. Gaude Te [Song] 11. “Christmas Reels” Drag Her Round the Road / The Star of Munster / The Holly Bush / The (Other) Christmas Reel [Reels] 12. The Boys of Barr na Sráide [Song] 13. The Wren in the Furze [Song] 14. “Wintry Jigs” The Snowy Path* / A Fig for a Kiss / The Frost is All Over [Slipjigs/Slide] 15. Amhrán an Steampaí [Song] 16. Auld Lang Syne [Song]     Released in 2006, An Triread was recorded in part in New Orleans (pre-Hurricane Katrina) and in part in Alexandria, Virginia (post-Hurricane Katrina). This lengthy album includes no fewer than 16 tracks--10 traditional tunes tracks and 6 additional song tracks featuring Justin Murphy, Valerie Plested, and Don Penzien. The album features all new arrangements of high-energy dance music and songs from the tradition. Album artwork by Paul Hamblin, DevilFish Designs Recorded, edited, and engineered by Justin Murphy Samples from An Triréad: | Billy Don't Weep for Me [Song] | | The Man of Aran / A Fig For a Kiss / Gan Ainm [Reel / Slip Jigs] | Buy An Triréad now from CDBaby.com!     Legacy's first album, entitled Navan, has been a hot seller at festivals and gigs since it was released in March of 1998. The album was recorded live during three nights at Fenian's Irish Pub & Deli in Jackson, MS.  Focusing mainly on dance music, the album features a number of exquisitely arranged tune sets.  The album also includes three songs which are given new life by Beth Patterson's vocals and Legacy's tight instrumental backing. Samples from Navan: | The Floating Crowbar / The Abby Reel / Jenny's Chickens [Reels] | | The Earl's Chair / The Gudgeon of Maurice's Car / The Pride of Rathmore / Tommy Peoples' [Reels] | Buy Navan now from CDBaby.com!   How to Purchase a CD: You can purchase Legacy's CDs online from CD Baby, or if you prefer that personal connection, you can deal with us directly. Also, Legacy's music is available digitally through CDBaby and iTunes (Navan, An Triréad, and An Irish Christmas).   What the Critics Say: "This is a superb Celtic trad-like release and comes very highly recommended."   -Griffin, CD Spectrum "[A]nother example of how much better independent music can be, made for the love of the music."   -eFolkMusic.com "[T]here's nothing like discovering new talent... and this band fits the bill; there are strong performances from every quarter."   -Steve Winick, Dirty Linen Magazine Navan received a very favorable review from Steve Winick in Dirty Linen Magazine. You can read the full review online.   Legacy also appears on "In the Tradition", a recording produced by The Southwest Celtic Music Association. For information on how to obtain a copy, please visit www.scmatx.org.

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