Bemidji native Brian Miller performs thirteen songs of "shanty
boys" from the logging heyday of 1830 to 1900. The package includes
the CD and two booklets illustrated with historical photos. A
16-page booklet tells of Irish- and Scottish-influenced song
traditions in the lumber camps of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Canada, and
elsewhere, including profiles of singers Mike Dean, Arthur Milloy,
Patty McLaughlin, and Hank Underwood. A 20-page booklet provides
complete song lyrics and notes. Brian Miller is joined on the CD by
musicians from Minnesota and Ireland including Daithi Sproule,
Norah Rendell, Tommie Cunniffe and dancer Danielle Enblom.
Songs included are The Maid of the Logan Bough, The Shanty-Boy's
Alphabet, Jim Whalen, Two Quadrilles (Otto Rindlisbacher's / Bob
Walter's), The Banks of the Little Eau Pleine, Kettle River, Morzie
Ellsworth, Mickey Free, The Three Nations, Highland Fling / Paddy
Hill's, Kitardine, The Mines of Cariboo, and Save Your Money When
You're Young.
General
Imprint: |
University of Wisconsin Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
February 2012 |
First published: |
February 2012 |
Authors: |
Miller Brian
|
Dimensions: |
127 x 140 x 7mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Paperback
• CD
|
Pages: |
36 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-299-28847-1 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
0-299-28847-1 |
Barcode: |
9780299288471 |
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