Old Blind Dogs
The Loescherian
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> Another question...I'm just full of them recently.
> I know that Old Blind Dogs are performing with Irvine near L.A. and
>all, but can anyone tell me anything about the group?
I have a couple of their albums, and I *really* like them. They have a great ability
to take traditional tunes and add a new spice to them by adding percussion and/or
some rhythms not usually associated with celtic music.
For example, on their "New Tricks" album, they do a version of "The Bonnie Lass o'
Fyvie" -- behind a driving guitar rhythm there are congas and a shaker (?) which
create a very danceable feel. On top of that is a fiddle part played very loose and
open. It all adds up to a traditional tune played "non-traditionally" enough so it's
interesting, but not so over the top that it become annoying or detracts from the
original material.
They perform similar magic with "Gin I Were Where the Gaddie Rins" (please
excuse any misspelling - I don't have the album cover in front of me). The band
spices up this old standard with almost a cajun feel thanks to a nice rolling
concertina/accordian part.
I really enjoy their work, and would certainly take advantage of an opportunity
to see them live. Hope you enjoy it!
Jeffrey Rice
I know that Old Blind Dogs are performing with Irvine near L.A. and
heard of them really, except for noting that they are listed in the best
sellers of Devine Celtic Sounds (catalog came today...looks good.) Anyway,
anyone care to enlighten me?
-Jeff
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Paul Franklin
Jeffrey Rice <jr...@pluto.pomona.claremont.edu> wrote:
> Another question...I'm just full of them recently.
> I know that Old Blind Dogs are performing with Irvine near L.A. and
>all, but can anyone tell me anything about the group?
Saw them earlier this year at the Rogue Folk Club in Vancouver. As an
occasional volunteer there, I see a lot of Celtic groups. Both I and a
table of friends I had coerced into coming all agreed that Old Blind
Dogs were one of the best new groups to come along in quite a while.
Great players, great material, and they had the audience up and dancing.
Their version of Bedlam Boys (Steeleye Span) was my favorite. I really
recommend the group and their recordings. I would definitely go to see them
again. Don't miss them.
Paul Franklin (fran...@cs.sfu.ca)
Bob Pegritz
The lead song on the CD is called "Kilbogie" and it RULES. One of the best
foot stompin songs I have EVER heard. Seems to have that either conga or
Indian tabla just driving in the background with the lead singer's voice just
as clear and absolutely without effort. Wonderful stuff on this new one.
Run, don't walk, to the record store, and get it. Have fun. Bob Pegritz
j.kerslake
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> Another question...I'm just full of them recently.
> I know that Old Blind Dogs are performing with Irvine near L.A. and
>all, but can anyone tell me anything about the group?
>I have a couple of their albums, and I *really* like them. They have a...
>to take traditional tunes and add a new spice to them by adding percussion
>some rhythms not usually associated with celtic music.
They're from Aberdeen, Scotland, and are (IMHO) even better live than
on record - nice guys too!
Jim
Jim Lahue
on Sat, 1 Oct 94 10:19:52 -0500,
Bob Pegritz <Bob> writes:
>Jeffrey, Old Blind Dogs have a brand new album out called "Close to the Bone".
What record label is this album on? I'm interested in getting a list
of all the albums (plus the record labels) that Old Blinds Dogs have put
out. I only have _New Tricks_ and I'd like to pick up more.
Thanks for any info.
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SLY WIZ
interesting things happen.
We are Old Blind Dogs' North American distributors and Agents, so I should
be able to answer all of your questions... Let's see...
First of all, the albums they have out are New Tricks, Close to the Bone,
and the brand-new Tall Tails, which is in the mail to us as we speak.
They will be touring this month through November and again in February.
They have an amazing ability to stun people, much the way Wolfstone has
been, when they see them live. People who had never heard them booked them
instantly upon hearing the recordings- and they're better live. Silly
Wizard's agent said they are the best band to come along since SW. I had
to agree.
They are DEFINITELY a band to see, and watch. They're going to be
fantastically big. The February tour is already booked nearly in its
entirety, and they've _never_ played the U.S. before. Here are the dates
for Oct/Nov, in case anyone wants them:
Oct. 22 San Diego, CA
Oct. 23 The Barn, Riverside, CA
Oct. 25 Albuquerque, NM
Oct. 26 Little Rock Folk Club, Little Rock, AR
Oct. 27 Waterloo Ice House, Austin, TX
Oct. 28 Mucky Duck, Houston, TX
Oct. 29 Green Willow Folk Club, Wilmington, DE
Nov. 1 Pittsburgh, PA
Nov. 2 Rochester, MI
Nov. 9 Irish American Heritage Center, Chicago, IL
Nov. 10 Colorado Friends OTM, Denver, CO
Nov. 11 McCabes Guitar Shop, Santa Monica, CA
Nov. 12 Plough & Stars, San Francisco, CA
Nov. 15 Sacramento, CA
Nov. 16 Reno, NV
Nov. 17 Kuumbwa Jazz Center, Santa Cruz, CA
Nov. 18 Ventura, CA
Nov. 20 TCC Leo Rich Theater, Tucson, AZ
If you have any questions, let me know!
Kerry Devine, Devine Celtic Sounds & DCS Talent
Bob Pegritz
concert for the Green Willow. Mike Dinsmore sends his regards. Gave them a
great plug at the Ian MacKintosh concert yesterday. I also play OBD's stuff
on the radio at the U. of Delaware on Wednesday mornings during a folk show
and also on Wednesday night during an all-Celtic show. I absolutely love
what the boys have done to Kilbogie. It sounds like the band is just kicking
out that infectious beat and the lead singer is in an easy chair holding
a cigar in one hand and a cognac in the other. How relaxed!! I am really
impressed and cannot wait for the boys to roll into town. Where will they be
in Pittsburgh? That's my home town and I must alert the Clan. Cheers. Bob
