Whiskey on a Sunday

When asked about the first concert I ever went to, I often say Duran Duran. Long story. But that was when I was about 12. The first one ever was probably the Irish Rovers, in Toledo, Ohio, when I was 7 or 8. My parents liked them, we had an album which I probably wore out, and seeing them in person sticks out in my memory. I know we went at least twice. The Rovers (as they were later called) did traditional Irish songs, some originals, and some covers. Their standout hit was "The Unicorn," based on Shel Silverstein's poem. It's a great song for kids, and led me into their other songs which are also often bittersweet. I still like the music, the history, the culture of Ireland. In the last 20 years or so there has been a surge of interest in Celtic music in general, and I heard some at the Dublin (Ohio) Irish Festival recently, which reminded me of the Rovers. Here are a few faves.

 The Unicorn- Could almost be a lullaby

The Orange and the Green- Social commentary and humor, rolled up in a rollicking package

 Wasn't That a Party? I love the imagery

Whores and Hounds- A newer one, with some different band members

Black Velvet Band- Sparked my interest in geography- "Where is Van Diemen's Land?" (It goes by a different name now... Think Looney Tunes.)

Lily the Pink- Lydia Pinkham was a real person, who sold a typical cure-all in the late 1800s. You can still buy it! Pat from Mullingar- More dance-able history

 The First Love of Life


Whiskey on a Sunday