Whiskey Galore

Whiskey Galore
They Say that She's a Floating Hell
by Boris Budd

Shiver me timbers and walk the plank, Whiskey Galore's charming record They Say She's a Floating Hell is an entertaining collection of Irish Folk/Rock and Pirate/Drinking songs. Part Chieftains, part Pirates r Us with a little electricity, WG sound is tight as the group really jams at times, with strong rhythm work on drum and bass. The accordion cranks throughout the record with clever licks and the guitar playing is strong. Songs like "Duffy" and "Jack of Galaway" show the bands intensity. I have the feeling this band could play most genres of music by their ability to change sounds on songs such as "Devon O' Rourke, which made me want to grab my River dancing shoes and kick up a storm (not a pretty sight, try to imagine it if you can). Changing gears yet again, WG slaps you with the tears in yer' beer song like "HMS Bounty," a beautifully written song that we would all toast.

All in all, the record is solid from start to finish and would be great for a pirate theme party or St. Patrick's Day event. Visit Whiskey Galore on myspace. You can buy the record or individual tracks at the sight. You're a yellow belly if you don't.

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- What's Up (http://www.whatsup-magazine.com)

the fascinating, awesome cast of characters that is Whiskey Galore:
* Drummer: Clearly a Pearl Jam fan, as he wore a PJ t-shirt under a PJ sweatshirt. Does he have PJ underoos, too? I am visualizing Eddie Vedder on the ass. Rad.
* Guitar Player: another t-shirt wearing rock fan, but focuses his fan efforts on Van Halen.
* Accordian Player: does the impossible -- makes the accordian look hot.
* Vocalist: Future Gilligan's Island The Next Generation cast. Hey Cap'in, the SS Minnow called--they want their hat back.
* Bass Player: maybe tours with Phish?
These guys were hilarious and I adored them. So anyway, Whiskey Galore played both original, traditional irish, and modern pogue-esque tunes. Their rhythm wasn't the tightest at this show, but it seemed like there were some sound issues. Despite major feedback and sound weirdness, they managed to be spazzy, entertaining, and hot at the same time. Um, I feel confused...


- Four Way Mirror (http://www.fourwaymirror.com/):

The band Whiskey Galore had the ultimate secret weapon: an accordion player! There is something about the accordion that makes people shut-up and listen, regardless of their state of inebriation, or maybe that just happens to me. I developed a secret instant crush on Whiskey Galore's accordion player who had a quirky sense of humor making him seem like a tough guy. You really have to admire a man who can make himself seem tough while playing the accordion. My favorite part of the Whiskey Galore set was when they invited the members of the other 2 performing bands to sing a well-known Irish diddy with them on stage which I, of course, do not know but everyone else knew at last night's show. I still did my best to sing along, anyway, which was just as fun as actually knowing the words.

- Seattle on the fringe (http://www.seattleonthefringe.com/):