This CD is a gem of a recording. The arrangements and playing are truly first-class, as is the sound quality. The sleeve notes are very comprehensive and enlightening. Some hard work went into this project, and it shows -- it's a delight from start to finish!
It took me a long time to locate this but i'm glad I did , thanks to Jonathan's recent accordion ad on Discussions!
It's a lovely blend of concertina and box ( like chilli and chocolate as it says on the notes.) Holly also palys harp and there are some great accompanists and new compositions and they play in some nice keys like F and Bb as well as the standards.
Ceolmhar - Holly Geraghty & Jonathan Roche
Debut CD from concertina and harp player Holly Geraghty and accordion player Jonathan Roche featuring 14 tracks of new and old compositions. For full details see
http://www.hollygeraghty.com or http://www.jonathanroche.com
# Posted on March 16th 2009 by Jonathan Roche
Absolutely Superb CD!
This CD is a gem of a recording. The arrangements and playing are truly first-class, as is the sound quality. The sleeve notes are very comprehensive and enlightening. Some hard work went into this project, and it shows -- it's a delight from start to finish!
# Posted on June 11th 2009 by boxplayer
CD Review
Review of Ceolmhar by Earle Hitchner of The Irish Echo
http://www.irishecho.com/newspaper/story.cfm?id=20029
# Posted on January 6th 2010 by Jonathan Roche
Great CD
It took me a long time to locate this but i'm glad I did , thanks to Jonathan's recent accordion ad on Discussions!
It's a lovely blend of concertina and box ( like chilli and chocolate as it says on the notes.) Holly also palys harp and there are some great accompanists and new compositions and they play in some nice keys like F and Bb as well as the standards.
A cracker! Thanks
# Posted on June 24th 2010 by Michael Sam Wild