Eileen McGann
HERITAGE
1997 DRGN 005
Eileen's first all-traditional CD
available on cd or cassette
"These songs serve as perfect vehicle for the sterling voice that has made Eileen a Canadian national treasure.
Past albums featured her prowess as a contemporary songwriter. Eileen is well known as for her songs depicting various aspects of the Canadian experience. Those familiar with McGann's career, will not be surprised by this album. She has blended traditional songs into her concerts, as well as participating in other traditional music projects. Heritage is her way of acknowledging a significant force in her musical life.
It has been more than twenty years since an artist of McGann's talent and standing has seriously taken on the traditional ballad repertoire. It seems the current generation has found a worthy champion for this body of work. With the release of Heritage , Eileen McGann takes her place along side greats June Tabor, Joan Baez, and Judy Collins. "
Musicians:
Eileen McGann - Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
David K. - Harmony Vocals, National Tri-Cone Guitar, Irish Bouzouki, Bass
Oliver Schroer - Fiddle
David Woodhead - Electric Bass, Fretless, and 8-String Bass
Steafan Hannigan - Uillean pipes and Half-longs
Ben Grossman - Percussion
Garnet Rogers - Harmony Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Loretto Reid - Whistle
George Koller - Cello
Grit Laskin - English Baritone Concertina
Corey Thompson - drum
Winston Murray - Flute