The Day Dawn 1994
Journey with us into the realm of past winter darknesses, when the only protection of the individual against the terrors of cold, wind, rain, snow and ice and the gathering blackness of the long night lay in the annual ritual traditions – pagan and Christian, music and dance, costume and song, fire and light, whisky and ale. At the turn of the year merrymaking triumphs over gloom, renewal over death an, as we welcome the New Year, life begins afresh. The music and song featured on this recoding comes directly from our own experience of our midwinter traditions. It is a unique collation of the true traditional music of the Celtic midwinter. We hope you enjoy it.
The Fair Hills of Ireland 1992
In contrast to its predecessor ‘Live at Carnegie Hall’ we recorded this one in the studio, once again enjoying the excellent facilities at Sage Arts up in the Pacific Northwest. We include a live in-concert recording of ‘The Hunt’ as it is more exciting and evocative when performed before an audience.
Live at Carnegie Hall 1989
This is that rare entity, a live album captured in one take. The Boys were in a high-risk zone, just where they like it. Here was a one-off experience to really enjoy, the two-fold challenge to perform at Carnegie Hall and also to secure a great recording of it. The adrenalin was up and the focus was tight. It was a wild exhilarating ride to win the audience and bring in the tapes. Take a listen!
Sweet Rural Shade 1988
In the foothills of the Cascade Range the band was able to unwind from heavy touring and turn their minds to recording. Surrounded by good friends and wonderful country on the banks of the Stillaguamish River, warmed by an Indian summer and cosseted by t he unprecedented recording environment at Sage Studios, they were in a musician’s paradise and knew it. They set to and recorded music they were currently touring and also some pieces that were totally fresh to the group, including newly composed waltzes from Tim O’Leary. The result was an album of mainly Irish and Scottish material with the Boys’ own unique sound tastefully augmented by Ron Shaw’s cello and Ed Littlefield’s pedal steel guitar.
Farewell and Remember Me 1987
There are fiddle reels from Shetland, pipe tunes from the west of Ireland, a waltz from Orkney, songs and flute tunes from Fermanagh, a reel of our own making, a song in Irish and more. We are the fortunate recipients of a rich musical tradition and it is our pleasure to add to it and hand it on. Enjoy!
Welcoming Paddy Home 1986
The first recording of a new line up and a new sound that continued through many concerts and several recordings into the mid 1990’s.
Far From Home 1986
This tribute album to band guitarist Tich Richardson, following his untimely death in a car accident, assembles live in-concert recordings made with him in the American Midwest and at the Adelaide Festival Theatre, Australia in 1983 and 1984.
Open Road 1983
Like its predecessor this one too won a Grammy nomination. The album opens with the first ever recording of Dave Richardson’s multi-million selling jig “Calliope House”.
In the Tradition 1981
The music on this one won it a Grammy nomination.
Regrouped 1980
The first of four albums to feature the added dimension of the distinctive rhythmic guitar of Tich Richardson in a newly forming line-up. Recorded with guests Martin O’Conner and Len Graham at Castle Sound in East Lothian, Scotland. Features a set of original compositions from the Boys.
Wish You Were Here 1978
A collation of the best items recorded live on tour in the Scottish Highlands in the summer of 1978.
Good Friends Good Music 1977
Another first! The Boys lead the pack with this music-driven project that assembles fellow traditional players to help them readh out to a wider audience. Taste a purity and integrity that is lacking in later imitative market-driven attempts of others.
The Piper’s Broken Finger 1976
The Highland pipes feature for the first time on this recording made in Vermont and Edinburgh. The title track is the first of the Boys’ own compositions to be recorded.
Lochaber No More 1975
Recorded at North Ferrisburg VT and dedicated to Hamish Henderson, this one continues the interplay between the main strands of the tradition.
Recorded Live 1975
The first of the “recorded live” albums, this one is from Passim’s, Cambridge MA, USA.
Second Album 1973
Recorded in New York and Edinburgh, this one welcomes Dave Richardson to the group and features Cathal McConnell’s vocals for the first time.
The Boys of the Lough 1973
Features the line-up during the short period that singer-guitarist Dick Gaughan was with the band.
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