Culann's Hounds

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Culann's Hounds is a traditional Irish folk band from San Francisco. Founded in 1999 by Steve Gardner, Michael Kelleher, and Glenn Farr as The Irish Bastards [1] , the band began playing gigs and soon adopted the more broadly appealing name. Their style has been compared to both Lúnasa and The Bothy Band, and they emphasize innovative arrangements of traditional material.

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[edit] Origins

The name Culann's Hounds derives from the Irish folk story of Cuchulainn, a great Irish hero chronicled in the Tain. Cuchulainn, meaning the Hound of Culann, earned his name after killing (in self-defense) a fierce guard dog owned by the blacksmith Culann. The boy repaid the smith by guarding his house until a new dog could be raised.

Culann's Hounds played their first public gig in spring of 1999 at the Blackthorn Tavern in San Francisco. Though initially sparsely attended, the up-tempo music attracted a crowd, establishing a tradition of Sunday afternoon gigs, sometimes called the Hounds' Sunday Beer Social. Culann's Hounds' popularity grew and in 2001 they recorded and released their first, eponymously titled album. Their second album, Year of the Dog, was released March 17th, 2006 (St. Patrick's Day) at the Great American Music Hall. The Hounds headlined the show; Quin (Band) and the Earl Brothers opened.

The Hounds are preparing material for a new album which will feature more of their original compositions.

[edit] Members

2005-2006 Line-up:

Past Members:

  • Alan Kaufman - Vocals
  • Glenn Farr - Fiddle
  • Frank Jordan, Jr. - Bodhrán, Vocals
  • Conall O'Raghallaigh - Uilleann Pipes
  • Kevin McDonough - Tin whistle, Flute
  • Eliza James - Vocals

[edit] Discography

Culann's Hounds (2001)

  1. Old Hag You've Killed Me/The Tar Road to Sligo/The Gander in the Hole
  2. Lady's Fancy
  3. The Maids of Mitchelstown
  4. Spancil Hill
  5. Banish Misfortune/O'Keefe's Slide/The Monk's Jig
  6. Peggy Gordon
  7. The Fields of Athenry
  8. The Swallowtail Jig/Ballinasloe Fair/Cherish the Ladies
  9. The Black Velvet Band
  10. The Wind that Shakes the Barley/The Musical Priest/Farewell to Erin

Year of the Dog (2006)

  1. Twin Peaks
  2. Dirty Old Town
  3. Rainy Day
  4. The Foggy Dew
  5. The Skylark
  6. Pelican Inn
  7. Wild Mountain Thyme
  8. Homeward Bound
  9. Éire
  10. The Carlow Set
  11. The Tennessee Waltz
  12. Helvic Head

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