Press ReleaseÂ
New music from Paddygrass
After working through our new songs at live shows for most of 2022, we took January 2023 off to record our new CD. We set out to make our sound bigger and feature all the players of Paddygrass. We have always been a collective of musicians that get together in various combinations. This time, we wanted everyone on the record.
Sara Kilpatrick wrote some amazing horn parts. We've featured Saxophone, Tuba and Clarinet before, but only as solos, never together as a complete horn section. So, we added, Trombone, Trumpet and French Horn. Go big or go home.
All our soloists came in and put their talents to the music. Harmonica, Mandolin, Viola, Bodhran, Piano, Drumset, bass and banjo, then we added backing vocals. This is our most ambitious recording ever. Close to 20 musicians are on this CD! Peter Carlson had to edit and mix all the layers of sound on each track. It's a testament to his skill and patience as a producer. He's been with the band 15 years, so he knows us better than anyone. We can't thank him enough.Â
Erico Ortiz came up with legendary artwork again. All the musicians played their heart out. Most of all, our patrons on Patreon are responsible for realizing the dream of this recording. We couldn't have done it without them.
And now it's here, for you to listen and share.Â
Released in July 2023, tracks have been played on
Sounds like Ireland
NCM Country Radio New England
SDC Radio Works South California
BRFM 95.6 Isle of Sheppy UK
CGR Radio Network Pacific Northwest
Indie Music Discovery California North
Bear Radio - The Gay Straight Indie
Andy's Attic Canada West
WVKR 91.3 FM Vassar College
WPKN FM 89.5 TriStateÂ
Good Morning Ireland WRWO globalirishradio.com
The Irish Music Cafe DetroitÂ
From Texas and Beyond Podcast
'The Celtic Music Show' on KFMG-LP  98.9 FM, Des Moines, IAÂ
'The Long Ireland Show' WRHU, Hofstra University, Long Island NY
'Irish Ways' show WFCF 88.5 FM, Jacksonville FL
"Irish Aires" show on KPFTÂ Houston TX
'Ireland Calls' WVOXÂ Westchester, NY
'The Harp & Bard Irish Radio Show' WMPG Portland ME