Artist Guide » Folk » Traditional Folk » SKIP HEALY: "The Cartel" - Songs & Tunes of Adventure and Loss
For years now, Skip has been asked, "Why don't you have a band?" Well, be careful what you ask for!This is the first CD from "The Healy Cartel". Marc Bernier's vast knowledge of songs from many traditions and Mark Polokas skills on several instruments blend with Healy's playing of wooden flutes, fifes, piccolos, and strings to create a sound uniquely their own. This recording includes tunes from Ireland and America as well as songs of the land, sea, and air. Mixed in with it all is a bit of Celtic Kung-Fu step dancing.
We call our music "Songs and Tunes of Loss and Adventure". Order one of our CDs and find out why. That's an offer you just CAN'T refuse...
MUSICIANS:
SKIP HEALY – D flute, D piccolo, octave mandolin, cittern, percussion, and vocals.
MARC BERNIER – Guitar, vocals.
MARK POLOKA - Prim, string bass, clarinet, alto recorder, vocals.
JIM PLAUT - Snare drum tracks 6, 9, and 12.
Check out the artist's website:
http://www.skiphealy.com/
Track List:
1. Farewell To Nova Scotia
2. The Rights of Man
3. Fishers Hornpipe / Kenderbecks
4. The Band Played Waltzing Matilda
5. The Scholar / The Moving Cloud
6. Saddle the Pony / Munster Buttermilk
7. Old Maui
8. Christmas in the Trenches
9. The Pinch of Snuff
10. Black Velvet Band
11. Carrikfergus
12. The Carl Sanderson Song
Other Genres:
- FOLK: Traditional Folk
- WORLD: Celtic
- TYPE: ACOUSTIC