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February 2009 news
It may have been cold and snowy outside, but all
continues apace at Wardlaw Banks.
December saw the release of 'Spirit Of The Glen
- Journey', the second album for UCJ from The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards.
Partly recorded on the frontlines of a war zone in Basra, this remarkable
collection of songs represents true dedication and spirit. A mobile recording
unit was used to capture many of the tracks including 'For The Fallen', an
emotive poem spoken over a solo piper, recorded on a runway with the hum of
Basra in the distance.
Also released Declan O'Rourke Live,
recorded during 2007 and featuring songs from Declan's first two albums.
January 2009 took Declan to New York where he played several showcase gigs.
Sharon Shannon toured throughout Ireland in
December with her Big Band and many guest appearances, including Shane
MacGowan, Mundy and Dessie O' Halloran. In April, Sharon will play London,
Manchester and Edinburgh, again supported by Shane MaGowan and others.
We are delighted to have added composer John Walsh to our ranks. To date his work has
featured in a number of award winning Drama Series and Short Films. He has also
scored for several high profile advertising campaigns including the official
commercial for the 2008 Olympic Games.
Wardlaw Banks has also signed a sub-publishing deal
for North America with Downtown Music Publishing.
2009 will also see new album releases from Roesy, Z Star and Crowning Glory. Roesy will be touring Ireland, Holland and the UK throughout March and April as well as playing a series of gigs in New York.
Lady Z / Z* is currently putting
the finishing touches on her forthcoming album "MASOCHISTS & MARTYRS.
The self-produced album has been recorded between Rome and London , with some
of the most exciting musicians around.
Recorded at the Ecology Rooms with Chris Tsangarides,
we're very excited to say Crowning Glory's
debut album will be released later this year.