Tracklist
- Éirigh 's Cuir Ort Do Chuid Éadaigh
- Tommy Peoples / The Road To Cashel / The Repeal Of The Union / Richie's Reel
- Is The Big Man Within? / Tilly Finn's Reel
- Adieu, My Lovely Nancy
- Bó Mhín Na Toitean / Con McGinley's Highland / Seanamhach Tube Station
- Amhrán Pheadair Bhreathnaigh
- The Roseville
- As I Roved Out
- Spórt
- The Humours Of Castlefin / Nia's Dance / An Dúidín
- The Wind And Rain
- The Silver Slipper
- Dún Do Shúil (Close Your Eyes)
Altan - Local Ground
Altan's musical friendships have been forged and proven in innumerable kitchen and pub sessions in Ireland and subsequently in folk club and concert hall stages throughout the world. They try to retain the energy and enthusiasm that originally shaped and propelled their music even after twenty years together.
Live shows continue to convey a vivacious dynamism that is firmly rooted in a pride and respect for a tradition the band love and are proud to represent. This respect for their own roots is reflected in the title and content of their new album-Local Ground.
This album captures the rich cultural and musical tradition of Donegal from the heart-stopping beauty of the intimacy of Mairéad’s vocal on “Dún Do Shúil” to the sheer energy and dynamism that springs from some of the dance music tracks. Once again Altan’s joy and skill shines through on the performance of these tunes.
Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh: Fiddle, Vocals
Ciaran Tourish: Fiddle, Whistle, Backing Vocals
Ciarán Curran: Bouzouki, Mandolin
Mark Kelly: Guitar, Bouzouki, Backing Vocals
Dermot Byrne: Accordion
Dáithí Sproule: Guitar, Backing Vocals
Stephen Cooney: Bass
Graham Henderson: Keyboards
Jim Higgins: Percussion, Bodhrán
Dónal Lunny: Guitar
Tríona Ní Dhomhnaill: Piano
Carlos Núñez: Whistle, Bagpipes (Galician gaita)
Mixed By, Mastered By Brain Masterson
Alvin Sweeney: Engineer
Bernadette Kiely: Artwork
Édain O'Donnell: Photography
