The Magees
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Review of The MAGEES on the release of their first CD in December, 2011.
- City Pages - Greater Wausau area
Program #41 for 2011 of Celtic Roots Radio features two songs by The Magees of Wisconsin. Raymond McCullough included the Magees in his program titled, "Staang Fjord and the low country." The program was aired on September 7, 2011.
Celtic Roots radio boasts 6,000 listeners and is played in 105 countries. You can hear this program by following the link below - Celtic Roots Radio, Raymond McCullough Belfast, Ireland
So three guys from German-heavy northern Wisconsin are getting together to play Irish music ... at an Italian restaurant...
Some might find this a bit strange ... but these guys seem to think this sort of thing is completely normal....
The songs I heard were familiar in tone, but original in sound. Songs like "Lannigan's Ball," "Wild Rover," and "Whiskey in the Jar" remind us why this is sing along, drinking kind of music. I'm not Irish, but I sat in on practice and found myself humming along at first, then actually singing to "Lannigan's Ball," a song about first love, dancing with a pretty girl, and hanging out with the fellows...
The lilting tumes, combined with accordion and strong rhythmic elements make for distinctivly Irish sing-along music. It also doesn't hurt that the chorus is usually pronounced and repetitive.
by Dino Corvino (music writer City Pages, Wausau).
- Culture Bin / Wausau City Pages
The Magees Irish music was such a hit that we have invited the group back to perform Saturday, September 3, 5 - 9 p.m. outside on the deck. We will also have the outdoor bar weather permitting. Just imagine yourself relaxing on the deck looking out at Minocqua Lake with a nice beverage and music that alternately gets your toes tapping and touches your heart.
Also I ( Matt Sr.) would like to thank everyone who came to my birthday celebration and/or sent their good wishes. It was a wonderful evening of enjoying family and friends! - Matt Morgans Historic Bar and Restaurant Blog
"We like your music," he said and "will play it for a month." April/May 2011
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Shawn Sullivan, Student Activities Director - Northcentral Technical College
Discography
CD Release parties Dec. 17, 2011 at Basil in Weston and Dec. 31 at Limericks Public House, Wausau, Wisconsin.
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by The MAGEES
CD contents eight instrumentals and three vocal songs.
Radio play Celtic Roots Radio, episode 41, "Straang fjord and the low country," Belfast, Ireland September 2011.
Songs streaming on Jango.
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Traditional Irish music with teaching component. Uptempo jigs, reels, hornpipes balanced by lyric tunes and slow string ballads.
While our band strives for excellence and professionalism, we also know it's not about us, it's about the people at your festival, your event, your concert. Our slogan summarizes this outlook: "Cead Mile Failte; Gaelic for One-hundred thousand welcomes to you. Our mission: to entertain and educate in the traditions of Irish music, dance, and story.
Versatile band with banjo, pipes, flutes, whistles, guitars, dulcimer, mandolin and vocals. Focus on traditional; also play pub songs ... usually later in the Pubs!
Band music played on Celtic Roots Radio, Belfast on Sept. 7, 2011 in program 41 "Straang Fjord and the low country" of Raymond McCullough's popular show.
Magees have been seen in Egypt via satellite while performing for a college audience, and currently at work on their first CD - due out in November 2011.
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