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TEP | Louisville, Kentucky USA | 10/22/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"(Please note: the author met The Elders as they flew right after their gig at the World Fest on the Belvedere above the Ohio River in downtown, Louisville, Kentucky to their gig as the headliner band on Saturday Night at the Irish Fest at Crown Center in Kansas City, where over 20,000 screaming fans and a sold out terrace lawn crowd, as fire marshals had to close stairways to the venue and shut off ticket sales at the gates for the safety of the crowds already waiting. Crowds of over 85,000 attended the Irish Fest 2007 were pleased. The Elders gave the Party of the Century and brought out the masses! This year's Irish fest wiped out the festival's debt!)



My experience with The Elders in person and at a live concert:

At Standiford International Airport, waiting in Southwest Airline's section, tapping my feet, listening to my ipod, relying on my CD uploads, (my selected music) to break up the boring monotony of waiting for a plane in Louisville, Kentucky's airport, to board and early at that. I was an easy mark for a nice bunch of leprechauns to step out and convert me to a new genre of music.



Something so new to my ears: rock, with hints of pop rock, bluegrass, Celtic, Appalachian, country, a little jazz, sounds of such experienced showmen, wise directors and promoters of their craft, that under their seducing musical spell, I paused and took note. Something transfixed me. What is this pull? Something I instantly loved, something familiar...traces and reminiscences of an ancestor sailing to this shore...someone I knew long ago? How remarkable is this? As you listen, they share their Celtic stories and you will recognize them as someone worthy, someone you are supposed to know.



The Elders' music takes you back to every American's roots regardless of your heritage...and fills your soul with the courage of your immigrant ancestors. The power in Brent Hoad's violin strings uplifts and sustains you. Its strength sings to your soul. Be careful, The Elders make you remember the lessons of your ancestors who gave you life and teach you to honor and dance with your ghosts and fill you with enough heirloom courage for a lifetime.



This CD plays most of a festival crowd's favorite tunes. But to get a glimpse of their real energy, check out The Elders' Live at the GEM DVD on amazon.com! Read additional professional press reviews on their site eldersmusic.com or Timm Finn's reviews on backtorockville.com, the music blog of The Kansas City Star."

A Good New Irish (Rock) Group

Christi L. Broersma | 11/02/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"If you're interested in Celtic or Irish music these guys out Kansas will get your foot dancing, and beyond! The other good CD from them is American Wake. Great music to get you "wild and crazy" some night because they don't slow down with many of their songs. Not old Celtic music, but there are enough of a taste to please any purist. Give it a try!"

Awesome band

Irving Cryderman | 10/19/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I seen the Elders at Muskegon Michigans Irish Music Fest. After seeing them I had to have there CD. I chose the current live CD, all I can say is I was not disappointed. Great vocals, Great music! Money well spent!

Irving Cryderman

Whitehall, Mich"