GREENSHINE performs the song "DANCIN' BOY" for BalconyTV.
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PRESENTED BY JOANNE COLLINS
PRODUCED BY PABLO GOMEZ, VIDA VISION & JOANNE COLLINS
The name 'GREENSHINE' might ring a few bells with anyone familiar with the folk scene in Ireland and with good reason. Noel Shine and Mary Greene have long been a vital element of the Cork folk fraternity, releasing 3 critically acclaimed albums to date. Their debut THE LAND YOU LOVE THE BEST was billed in the top 3 folk albums of the year of its release by the Irish Times and they've featured on the recordings of many other artists in Ireland including The Republic of Loose, Christy Moore and John Spillane as well as contributing original songs to artists such as Sean Keane and Kate Purcell. Whilst Mary's solo "Sea of Hearts" was awarded an impressive 8 out of 10 by Hot Press, Ireland's premier music magazine. So why are they often called Ireland's best kept musical secret? Well they live a relatively quiet life in the mountains of Co. Cork where they write, perform and record their own music as they raised a family in between touring the length and breadth of Ireland, the US and the UK.
In the past few years, Noel and Mary have been joined onstage by their youngest daughter Ellie who, by now, is a seasoned performer despite her tender years. By the age of 15 she had already performed as part of GREENSHINE for an audience in the Abbey Theatre that included President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina and the group has shared a stage several times with Christy Moore, swopping harmonies and songs with the great man. Ellie and her sister Sadie have lent their harmony skills to several of their parents' albums.
GREENSHINE ~ the band and the album ~ officially incorporates Ellie into the mix.
Something happens when families sing and play together. It's tight yet it's natural and instinctive. When family voices combine it's sometimes hard to figure out who's singing what and that's what makes it so intriguing ~ the interplay of voices. You hear it in the singing of The Everlys, The McGarrigles and Kings of Leon. Sometimes it happens between a group of people who are simply related by love of music. It was this musical closeness that drew Mary especially, to the music of The Band and inspired her to write Dancin' Boy in memory of Rick Danko who was a vital part of the vocal magic of the group as well as underpinning their music with his extraordinary bass playing.
GREENSHINE can count Irish folk legends Christy Moore and Sharon Shannon amongst their legion of fans. Sharon described their cd as "gorgeous" while Christy said:
"This is a gorgeous album ~ the Sound of a Family immersed in music, tight in harmony, in love with song. Shine on Greenshine."
GREENSHINE featured on RTE Radio One's 'Recommended New Albums' list.
http://www.greenshinemusic.com
http://www.greenshinemusic.com
CREDITS / SPONSORS
JO COLL PRODUCTIONS, VIDA VISION, CORK FILM CENTRE, THE RIVER LEE HOTEL CORK
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PRESENTED BY JOANNE COLLINS
PRODUCED BY PABLO GOMEZ, VIDA VISION & JOANNE COLLINS
The name 'GREENSHINE' might ring a few bells with anyone familiar with the folk scene in Ireland and with good reason. Noel Shine and Mary Greene have long been a vital element of the Cork folk fraternity, releasing 3 critically acclaimed albums to date. Their debut THE LAND YOU LOVE THE BEST was billed in the top 3 folk albums of the year of its release by the Irish Times and they've featured on the recordings of many other artists in Ireland including The Republic of Loose, Christy Moore and John Spillane as well as contributing original songs to artists such as Sean Keane and Kate Purcell. Whilst Mary's solo "Sea of Hearts" was awarded an impressive 8 out of 10 by Hot Press, Ireland's premier music magazine. So why are they often called Ireland's best kept musical secret? Well they live a relatively quiet life in the mountains of Co. Cork where they write, perform and record their own music as they raised a family in between touring the length and breadth of Ireland, the US and the UK.
In the past few years, Noel and Mary have been joined onstage by their youngest daughter Ellie who, by now, is a seasoned performer despite her tender years. By the age of 15 she had already performed as part of GREENSHINE for an audience in the Abbey Theatre that included President Michael D. Higgins and his wife Sabina and the group has shared a stage several times with Christy Moore, swopping harmonies and songs with the great man. Ellie and her sister Sadie have lent their harmony skills to several of their parents' albums.
GREENSHINE ~ the band and the album ~ officially incorporates Ellie into the mix.
Something happens when families sing and play together. It's tight yet it's natural and instinctive. When family voices combine it's sometimes hard to figure out who's singing what and that's what makes it so intriguing ~ the interplay of voices. You hear it in the singing of The Everlys, The McGarrigles and Kings of Leon. Sometimes it happens between a group of people who are simply related by love of music. It was this musical closeness that drew Mary especially, to the music of The Band and inspired her to write Dancin' Boy in memory of Rick Danko who was a vital part of the vocal magic of the group as well as underpinning their music with his extraordinary bass playing.
GREENSHINE can count Irish folk legends Christy Moore and Sharon Shannon amongst their legion of fans. Sharon described their cd as "gorgeous" while Christy said:
"This is a gorgeous album ~ the Sound of a Family immersed in music, tight in harmony, in love with song. Shine on Greenshine."
GREENSHINE featured on RTE Radio One's 'Recommended New Albums' list.
http://www.greenshinemusic.com
http://www.greenshinemusic.com
CREDITS / SPONSORS
JO COLL PRODUCTIONS, VIDA VISION, CORK FILM CENTRE, THE RIVER LEE HOTEL CORK
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