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The Langer’s Ball

About Me

The Langer’s Ball is a 2-piece Irish Group that has been performing in and around Minnesota since July 2007. Featuring Michael Sturm on Guitar, Mandolin & Vocals, and Hannah Rediske on Accordion and Penny Whistle. The Langer’s Ball performs a wide variety of Traditional and contemporary Irish songs and tunes. Since they began performing just over a year ago, they have already played over 85 shows at various locations; they have opened for Toronto based “Enter The Haggis”, and have been booked for the Iowa Irish Fest and The Minnesota Irish Fair.
"As I Roved Out", the debut CD for The Langer’s Ball was released in July 2008. It has recieved a special mention for "Top CD's of 2008" from Paddy Rock Radio ans it is nearly an hour of Irish traditional and contemporary music arranged by the band. Although The Langer's Ball is a duo, the CD features full arrangements with all the instruments being played by Hannah & Michael.
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Member Since: 7/15/2007
Band Website: thelangersball.com
Band Members: Hannah Rediske - Accordion, Recorders, & Penny Whistles
Michael Sturm - Guitar, Mandolin, Harmonica & Vocals
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YouTube video Contest

Hey everyone!  We've decided to have a contest, we want to see your videos of us.  We see you out there taking cell phone video and the like, we'll we want to see what you've got!  Post your best vide...
Posted by on Wed, 01 Apr 2009 20:43:00 GMT

back at it in the studio

Well, it's official, Hannah & I are back in the studio for our 2nd album.  I'm sitting in studio listening to one of Hannah's killer accordion solos on one of the songs.  It feels good to be back at i...
Posted by on Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:15:00 GMT

T-Shirts are finally back!

After a long and sorted affair, we've got T-shirts back, We are still waiting on XL and possibly some new merch as well, but we've got some sizes, so if you missed them at the Irish Festivals, you can...
Posted by on Mon, 16 Feb 2009 12:58:00 GMT

Another Nice Review

Thanks to Marc Gunn & Catherine Tully!  Review: "As I Roved Out" by The Langer's Ball Artist: The Langer's BallAlbum: As I Roved OutYear produced: 2008There is something about the charm of the first t...
Posted by on Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:23:00 GMT

Best CD of 2008, Special Mention

Hey Everyone!  Paddy Rock Radio just put out their "Best CD's of 2008" list, and guess what?  We got a special mention for "As I Roved Out"  Not much else to report, but just one more reason to pick u...
Posted by on Sun, 04 Jan 2009 09:15:00 GMT

Irish Gazette Review

The Langer's Ball "As I Roved Out" Own Label by Jim Tarbox My luck  and yours-continues to hold out, as the Twin Cities continues to boast a vital base of Irish musicians who continue to percolate j...
Posted by on Sun, 02 Nov 2008 08:47:00 GMT

Our Best Review yet!

Thanks to Mike & Bonnie at Celtophilia.com for this one! Artist: The Langer's BallCD: As I Roved Out Bonnie asserts: I love Celtic music, which I'm sure everyone who is reading this can easily te...
Posted by on Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:19:00 GMT

We’re on Paddy Rock Radio

We were just included in this weeks Paddy Rock Radio show.  You can her it Here and click the "Listen to the Show!" button.  We're in with good company like The Young Dubliners, Low & Sw...
Posted by on Sat, 09 Aug 2008 09:20:00 GMT

Paddy Rock Radio Review

Here is what Paddy Rock Radio has to say about our new CD "As I Roved Out": The Langer's Ball"As I Roved Out"Self-ReleasedJust when you couldn't get enough of the duo's in Rock with the White Stripes...
Posted by on Fri, 25 Jul 2008 06:35:00 GMT

Celtophilia Interview

The Langer's Ball is a hot new Irish group from the twin cities area, featuring Michael Sturm on guitar, mandolin, and vocals, and Hannah Rediske on the piano accordion and pennywhistle. They have bee...
Posted by on Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:59:00 GMT