and feeling obligated to fight for Mexico, against the U.S. Patrick’s Battalion, before, but this song is different one it broadens the story, another perspective of coming to the U.S. Patrick’s Battalion – You’ve heard of the ballad, the San Patricios, or St. Colours – I wasn’t familiar with this one, but loved it, and could see them identifying with the story, they felt it deep within, but are courageous enough to share it anyway.Go Lassie Go – This beautiful song as been recorded by hundreds I’d rank The Druids version with any I have heard before.The Hope, the self-awareness, inspiration, gratitude – the bards are just grateful to be here, indeed. “But most of all the album title says exactly how we feel: We’re Just Grateful to Be Here” ‘Come My Little Son’ was recorded to echo the emigration and countless hours on the road we endure to earn a living. The poignant lyrics in ‘Rainy Night in Soho’ hint at the loneliness we all feel at times. ‘Something Inside So Strong’ reflects the different struggles we face together and as individuals. “‘Hard Days’ deals with the plight of addiction, an issue close to each of our hearts. The songs on this album give a glimpse in to the lives if The Druids where they currently find themselves, and the journey they have taken to get there. With the addition of Neil Harney and Denis Moran, along with the old guard of Zak Moran, Gary Lawlor and Mick O’Brien, the band has developed a new look and a new sound. “ Just Grateful to be Here signals a new era for The Druids. The Druids are Mick The Banger O’Brien Zack Zeebo Moran Gary The Sham Lawlor Denis The Big D Moran Neil Harnz Harney. The selection was deliberate, and even told a story all on its own. The concert kept going on in my head, as I listened to the new CD on repeat all the way home.įeatured songs ranged from those written Shane McGowan, Dougie Maclean, Kevin McKrel, Luka Bloom, Bono, The Edge, and Christy Moore. I had a two-hour drive back home late that night, but had no desire to leave, or for the show to end. These guys are from there thy live there and they capture that spirit and passion by the way they tell their story, about this story, in verse and song. The Druids pay homage to the spirit of the song, and bring out the highlights, in beautiful pre-song narratives that teach, entertain, and illuminate, followed by such stirring vocal and instrument performances, I can only shake my head in admiration, and appreciation. Tommy Makem’s Four Green Fields Paddy Reilly singing Fields of Athenry Alec De Gabriel singing Patriot Games Mary Black singing Song for Ireland … are just a few examples. I truly believe that some people have taken a song and made it their own – others will perform it well, but, not the same. Traditionalists may balk at the concept but will bow down at the arrangements themselves. You will recognize most of the songs on Just Grateful to be Here, but the arrangements, the vocals … WOW. They have evolved in to a whole new level. I have had the pleasure of hearing The Druids in person at Cleveland Irish Cultural Festival, online on posts and Facebook pages, and in person again in Toledo last month. Druids, Just Grateful to Be Here 2021 11 Tracks
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