Black 47 live!
The
envelope please….
…and the winner of
the IrishCentral music poll for Best Irish American Album of the Decade goes
to…Black 47, for “Trouble in the Land,” released in 2000 by the New York based Celtic rock
group that recently celebrated its 20th anniversary.
“It was a
thrill to have “Trouble in the Land” voted Best Irish-American album of the
decade, given that the other nominations were all so merited, and because
“Trouble” was released back in 2000,” Black 47’s Larry Kirwan said.
”Little did we know that the title would be so prophetic; still, it’s
gratifying to know that the material has held up. Hopefully “Bankers and
Gangsters” which comes out on March 2nd will have such lasting
power.”
IrishCentral.com, a leading website site for all things
Irish, reported that the contest drew the biggest response to any
IrishCentral poll in any category or on any topic. For more
information about the IrishCentral music poll go to http://bit.ly/5CevL4.
Black 47 will be
back in action in New York for three consecutive Saturday night shows on Feb.
13, 20 & 27 at Connolly’s Klub 45 (121 W 45th St.,
NYC
http://www.connollyspubandrestaurant.com/dev/)
as
well as their big St. Patrick’s Day performance on March 17 at B.B. King’s
Blues Club & Grill (237 W 42 St., NYC, http://www.bbkingblues.com/).
Named for the
worst year of the Irish Potato Famine 1847, Black 47 is led
by Larry Kirwan (guitar/vocals). Host “Celtic Crush”
on SiriusXM Satellite Radio Kirwan is also a prolific writer
whose new
novel, Rockin’ The Bronx, will be published by Brandon/Dufour on
Feb. 23, 2010. Geoffrey Blythe (saxophones) was a founder member
of Dexy’s Midnight Runners. Fred Parcells(trombone) has worked
extensively in Latin/Jazz and big bands. Thomas Hamlin (drums)
is a veteran of the Max’s/CBGB’s scene. Joseph Mulvanerty is
recognized as one of the great innovators of the Irish uilleann pipes bringing a
rare jazz and blues flare to this most traditional of instruments. The newest
member, Joseph Bearclaw brings a wealth of funk/R&B experience as
well as a dynamic stage presence.
For more
information about Black 47 go to www.black47.com.
January 5, 2010
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