Cathy Jordan - One Of Ireland's Greatest Singers, Songwriters And Multi-Instumentalists. Lead Singer For Traditional Irish Band Dervish!
Episode Notes
Cathy Jordan is one of Ireland’s greatest singers, songwriters and multi-instrumentalists. Since 1991 she’s been the lead singer for Dervish, the traditional Irish band which was the recipient of a BBC Lifetime Achievement Award. Her latest album, Freight Train, was given a 4-Star review by UK’s Guardian, which praised “Jordan’s remarkable voice”.
My featured song is “No No No” from “Trippin’” by my band, Project Grand Slam. Spotify link.
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Cathy and I discuss the following:
Her relationship with Brendan Graham
Recording demos for Brendan
Joining Dervish
Hitchhiking to Sligo
Irish pub jams
“Donal Og”
“The Rambling Irishman”
“The Curragh Wrens”
Cranky Box
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“IT’S ALIVE!” is Robert’s new Project Grand Slam album. Featuring 13 of the band’s Greatest Hits performed “live” at SteelStacks in Pennsylvania and The Nisville Jazz Festival in Serbia.
Reviews:
"An instant classic!" (Melody Maker)
"Amazing record...Another win for the one and only Robert Miller!" (Hollywood Digest)
"Close to perfect!" (Pop Icon)
"A Masterpiece!" (Big Celebrity Buzz)
"Sterling effort!" (Indie Pulse)
"Another fusion wonder for Project Grand Slam!" (MobYorkCity)
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Click here to watch the promotional video.
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“BOBBY M AND THE PAISLEY PARADE” features 10 songs and guest appearances by John Helliwell (Supertramp), Tony Carey (Rainbow) and international sitar sensation Deobrat Mishra. Produced by Tony Carey.
Called "ALBUM OF THE YEAR!" by Indie Shark and “One of the great rock sets of the year!” by Big Celebrity Buzz.
"Catchy and engaging with great tunes!" - Steve Hackett (Genesis)
"This album has life and soul!" - John Helliwell (Supertramp)
"Bobby M rocks!" - Gary Puckett (Union Gap)
"Nice cool bluesy album!" - Jim McCarty (The Yardbirds)
"Robert really really really rocks!" - Peter Yarrow (Peter Paul & Mary)
"Great songs. Great performances. It's a smash!" - David Libert (The Happenings)
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Audio production:
Jimmy Ravenscroft
Kymera Films
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www.cathyjordan.ie
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