Rousing Dance Music and Song from the British Isles and Scandinavia
The Celtic Tradition:
--Janet Naylor (harp, vocals)
--Linda Danielson (fiddle, vocals)
--Joe Ross (guitar, mandolin, dulcimer, concertina, vocals)
"The rich, delicate sound of the harp intertwines with melodies and harmonies of hammered dulcimer, violin, mandolin and flute for a pleasant listening experience that is also steeped in Irish history." The Oregonian, 3/17/00
Janet and Joe collaborated with Michael Bardossi, Julia Heydon, Kevin McCornack, and Peter Pollaczek to release "The Harper's Reverie: Irish Music of Turlough O'Carolan" in 1998. Available on CD or Tape. Reviews posted at amazon.com or cdbaby.com."The Harper's Reverie treads a more adventurous path than most of the O'Carolan collections, and concentrates on the enjoyment of the music itself than treating it like an academic exercise."
Folk Roots Magazine, June 1999
"...a solid performance throughout, capturing the melodic potential and even whimsy of these fine pieces." Dirty Linen Magazine, Dec 1999/Jan 2000
Joe Ross with Cold Thunder released "Thunderin' Bluegrass" in 1999. Cold Thunder included Chuck Holloway, Ted Grant, Johnny Schiller, Susan Blanton and Joe Ross. Available on Tape Only. "This is one enjoyable album right from the first play, and one that is sure to grow on you the more you listen." Bluegrass Now Magazine, July 1999
"This is a very tight, professional, well arranged, nicely produced cassette that captures the down-home feeling of bluegrass music... features great vocal harmonies, high energy, and a nice authentic feeling." Victory Music Review, January 1999
"The Crazy Zoo: an Animal Songfest" involved Joe, Janet, and Linda working with Bryan Bowers, Bob Evoniuk, Radim Zenkl, Dean Magraw, Peter Ostroushko, and Banjer Dan Mazer. Available on CD or tape. Reviews at cdbaby.com or amazon.com."Ross's friendly baritone voice gives all of the tunes an informal approachability that invites singing along." Bluegrass Unlimited, February 2001
"For families from 3 to 93, it says. Tell the store clerk it's for your kids; chances are you'll enjoy it as much as any youngster who hears it."
Bluegrass Now Magazine, April 2001
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THE CELTIC TRADITION IS AVAILABLE FOR BOOKINGS Contact Joe Ross at (541)673-9759 1030 W. Harvard, PMB 5094, Roseburg, Oregon 97470 E-mail: rossjoe@hotmail.com  |
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