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Mary Courtney hails from a large musical family from Castlegregory, Co. Kerry, Ireland. She is the lead singer, guitarist, and bodhrán (Irish hand-held drum) player with the very popular New York based Irish Traditional band 'Morning Star'. She has several recordings with the band namely,'These Better Days''Gra'and 'Away Ye Go Now'which can be purchased from cdbaby.Mary has also recorded with Black 47's Larry Kirwan on two of their albums 'Fire of Freedom' and their most recent recording 'New York Town' on the songs 'Living in America' and 'Eleven Years On'. She joined Chris Byrne of Seanchai and The Unity Squad in his song 'Mise Eire' on their CD 'Rebel Massive'. 'Sceil Eile' is Mary's first solo CD. It is a collection of twelve songs each telling their own story of love (in its various forms), equality, and justice. Mary plays guitar for 10 of the tracks and bodhrán on one; she took the cover photo in 1995, from Brandon Point in Kerry. The last song is acapella. Beth Higgins sings backing vocals on track 5. Mary and many other singers and musicians donated their time and talent on a CD entitled 'Rescue'to help fellow counryman and singer Danny O'Flaherty who lost his livelihood and his pub O'Flaherty's Irish Channel Center in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.All monies from sales of this CD goes to Danny and his family.To purchase a copy of 'Rescue' please go to :www.celticnationsworld.com Mary leads a steady Thursday night singers session, starting at 7.30pm at Dr. Gillberts Cafe, 1601 Broadway Bronx, NY, (718)548-9621. Solo Gigs: Every Sunday 6pm at O Malley's Main St. Nyack (845)727-0514 Every Saturday at Gildea's Pub Central Ave.Pearl River NY(845)735-2564 9.30pm Log on to: http://www.myspace.com/morningstarnyc for band gigs and more information. Check out the artist's website: http://www.myspace.com/morningstarnyc Track List: 1. Is Mise Eire ( I am Ireland) 2. Trasna Na Dtonnta (Crossing The Waves) 3. Sweet Thames Flow Softly 4. 66 Days 5. One Tin Soldier 6. Avondale 7. The Seeds Of Freedom 8. Mandela 9. The Curragh Of Kildare 10. Christmas in the Trenches 11. Derry City 12. Irish Ways Irish Laws Suggested CDs:Other Genres:
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