Poitín

********Poitín play Celtic music in all its shapes and forms from haunting Breton melodies to raunchy traditional Irish songs. They've performed at festivals across Europe in Italy, France, Poland and Germany and the Czech Republic. The latest cd, Hot Days (2006) features a daring mix of saxophone, didgeridoo and more traditional instruments to create a sparkling collection of songs and tunes, some traditional, some new, all suffused with Poitín magic. Listen to this - a new collaboration between Poitin and death metal band Mortal Destiny! They formed in Pilsen, CZ, in 1996 and have released 3 albums to date on their own label and are also included on 4 compilation albums (2 released by Popron, CZ and 2 by Mage Records in the U.S.).From the Balbinova Poeticka Hospudka, Prague (thanks, Martin)The first album, 'Poitín' was released in 2000 and featured a very traditional collection of tunes including the 'Congress Reel' and songs such as 'Spanish Lady' as well as lesser known Breton and English songs. The second album, 'De la Basse Bretagne' was eventually released in 2003 and was a tribute to the talents of the band's French singer, Neige Pruvost on her return to her birthplace. It consists mainly of French and Breton songs and tunes and features Dan Eberle on double bass. There's a lovely traditional Czech folk song, 'Lida, Lidunka' at the end of the album in acknowledgement of the band's own roots. Poitín were pleased to be invited to contribute to Popron's 'Best of Celtic Music I and II' compilation albums and Marc Gunn's 'Victims of Irish Music' and 'The Best of the Irish and Celtic Music Podcast' which have had excellent reviews on CD Baby. Poitín have featured continuously in the Soundclick music charts, Congress Reel and Laird O'Cockpen both reaching number one and Congress is rarely out of the top ten. (http://www.soundclick.com/poitin ) The band host a regular Thursday night session in Pilsen at the U Šenku pub just off the main square in Pilsen, Czech Republic, which is fast becoming a legendary venue for new and more established performers to strut their stuff. Hope you enjoy listening to us as much as we enjoy playing! All the best Poitín***************************************************
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