The Chieftains

[SeattleParrotHead]

Any fans of The Chieftains out there? They were in Seattle last night and will be in San Francisco tomorrow night as they swing through on their 34th US tour. I hadn’t seen them in nearly 30 years and as good as they used to be, I think they’ve improved with age! Paddy Moloney is amazing, he’s 70 and still going strong (let’s hope JB is still touring at 70!) Among the people playing with them on this tour is Alyth MacCormack, who sang several songs in Scots Gaelic. Anyone into traditional folk music should check her out . . . http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rmWx41O2DUU

[Gulfbreeze]

We will be going next month when they are up the road in Clearwater...good stuff.

[BFinnsUp]

Can't go wrong with the Chieftains!

[C-Dawg]

if you like the Chieftains, check out Great Big Sea. I've seen them a few times and it's always enjoyable.

[Gulfbreeze]

if you like the Chieftains, check out Great Big Sea. I've seen them a few times and it's always enjoyable.

And if you one lives in the Chicagoland area...

http://www.mattstedman.com/

A bunch of us saw him prior to the JB concert in Wrigley...

[sonofabeach]

Their version of "Redemption Song" with Ziggy Marley gives his dad's a run for the money

Since I can't figure out how to post a friggin' youtube video here's a link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnJgIq48C9k

[Gulfbreeze]

Their version of "Redemption Song" with Ziggy Marley gives his dad's a run for the money

Since I can't figure out how to post a friggin' youtube video here's a link:

Just have to take out everything before and including the v= on the link, highlight it and click the youtube button...



(edit)

[C-Dawg]

Their version of "Redemption Song" with Ziggy Marley gives his dad's a run for the money

Since I can't figure out how to post a friggin' youtube video here's a link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MnJgIq48C9k

Wow, I had never heard that version....I got chills. Thanks for turning me onto it.

SOB, to post the video, use the "youtube" button, and then take what's after the "=" and put it between [youtube][/youtube]....in this case MnJgIq48C9k

[bravedave]

A most touching tribute that reaches across the oceans...

[tikitatas]

The Chieftains are superb. Seen them many times.

[citcat]

I have almost all of their CD's. Saw them in Nashville.....I was blown away.
I miss Derek "Dingo" Bell. Sail on, brutha.

[ragtopW]

Wow i love those guys..
glad they are on the road again..

[moog]

For you folks in Central and South Jersey, The Chieftains will be at the Count Basie Theater March 12. Parking is free after 6 pm in metered lots. Weekend free parking is now in effect. Sure beats going to Newark and NYC.

[RockChalk]

if you like the Chieftains, check out Great Big Sea. I've seen them a few times and it's always enjoyable.

I wish Great Big Sea came to my area. As someone with ties to Newfoundland, I love Great Big Sea.

[SeattleParrotHead]

The Chieftains were back in Seattle last night... Paddy Maloney is going on 73 and is still amazing!
(Hopefully JB can follow his example....)

They are headed south and east, catch them if you can!
2/25 Austin, TX @ Riverbend Centre
2/26 Dallas, TX @ Winspear Opera House
2/27 Fayetteville, AR @ Walton Arts Center
3/1 Bloomington, IN @ IU Auditorium
3/3 Madison, WI @ Oversture Center
3/4 Chicago, IL @ Orchestra Hall
3/5 Rockford, IL @ Coronado Performing Arts Center
3/6 Dayton, OH @ Cityfolk
3/8 Morgantown, WV @ West Virginia University
3/10 Greenville, SC @ Peace Center for Performing Arts
3/11 Atlanta, GA @ Woodruff Arts Center w/symphony
3/12 Atlanta, GA @ Woodruff Arts Center w/symphony
3/13 Raleigh, NC @ Pinecone Memorial Auditorium
3/15 Princeton, NJ @ McCarter Theater
3/16 Newark, NJ @ NJPAC Prudential Hall
3/17 Toronto, ON @ Roy Thomson Hall

[citcat]

WHAT...no NASHVILLE ???



Gah I love them. Think I'll put one of their cd's in.

[J.LeP]

If you watch very closley, Paddy has an air-compressor under his chair. He is 75 afterall and a LOT of wind is needed.
I do love Great Big Sea!
John

[SeattleParrotHead]

We were front row, not more than 20 feet from him, so I did watch him pretty closely. I noticed that he tended to flex his fingers a lot before/after playing his tin whistle or Uilleann pipes... I wouldn't be surprised if they're getting arthritic, he'll be 73 in August. All considered, he's still pretty spry!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paddy_Moloney

Alyth MacCormack was with them again . . . she sure has an incredible voice!

[weirdo0521]

I will be seeing them on 3/3 in Chicago. Love them.

I strongly recommend everyone listens to Irish Heartbeat Van Morrison with the Chieftains as a St. Patrick's Day prep course.



http://www.amazon.com/Irish-Heartbeat-V ... B000009DDO

[weirdo0521]

Chieftains on Jimmy Fallon

http://www.latenightwithjimmyfallon.com ... 11/1314000