International Jazz Banjo Newsletter

SULLY'S NEW CD! Released 22nd Dec 2005 "SONGS AND TUNES" CD HM604. TONY SULLIVAN , Vocals, 5-string banjo, tenor banjo, banjo-mandolin, mouth organ , whistle, bouzooki, with CLARE ALLEN, guitar, vocals. The master folk singer, collector, composer and banjo player releases this fantastic collection of new songs and tunes: a.. in a totally traditional style b.. Irish and English c.. topographical d.. extremely singable e.. most original and tuneful f.. destined to become part of the tradition. Great new songs for listeners, and especially for gigsters to strike with fresh material.
Reviews:- Dear Sully, Received your CD. It's absolutely fantastic. Your songs are mighty. So tuneful and catchy with lovely lyrics. I can't remember when (if ever) I put on a new CD of original songs and found myself singing along at the first listening. I've been an admirer of your banjo playing for years, but it's second place after hearing this new CD.Tony McCabe, Irish singer/performer,Texas, USA. List of songs CHESHIRE LIFE, CUSHENDALL FINTAN'S, REELPUBS OF ENGLAND, THE LANCASHIRE HILLS, THE KING OF THE SESSION (jig), PADDY IN THE SMOKE, ALL OVER IRELAND, REEL FRIDAY NIGHT, ALL OVER IRELAND song, A REEL FOR RORY, THE PUBS OF IRELAND, PADDY'S DAY, FINTAN'S REEL ( with group), All words & music by Tony Sullivan. P&C 2005 £9.99 post £2 in UK £4 elsewhere. All mail order sales receive a FREE copy of the sheet music of the four instrumental tunes on the CD. Halshaw MusicTel: +44 (0)1625 610849 Tel: +44 (0) 870 774 5575 Fax: +44 (0)1625 267136
Email: Sully@halshawmusic.co.ukWeb: http://www.halshawmusic.co.uk/