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Member Since: 5/28/2008
Band Website: nocelticboundaries.co.uk/NinthWaveAndCounting
Band Members: What is Ninth Wave, when my stage persona is Nancy Hartigan( long story- explained on another page!)?It;s hopefully, and eventually, a conglomerate of ideas, creativity etc, that results in something fun.Ameirgan, the greatest bard of all, said that once you pass the ninth wave form shore, you;re on your way to Hy Brassil, or the Isles of the Blessed; the place that your soul belongs. But the journey there will take you fro anything and everything that was familiar. Hence, I took it as my page name, as thats where i find me, a bit adrift, slightly bemused and at times really rather scared. all the songs are born of real emotions, real people, real sadness, lonliness,hope and joy. And longing, sometimes. And dreams. because Im actually an old fashioned girl under all the bluster, expecting stupid things like romance, gallantry, and kindness in life. Flowers always mean more than shiny things; pebbles and shells make better jewels than gems, as they transport you.
Nothings as I expected or hoped it to be, but the waves are still rolling, and dont they say they bring you to your hearts desire at the end of the journey?There's me, and at present my string babies, Jabes( the oldest reliable old boy), Lorelei( trollop you see in the photos of performances!), Taylor the G chord banjo, all maple and walnut gleaming wood and slacker 'tude! and soon little baby Peri, who is a Daisy Rock.... gorgeous, and I love their ethos of making small necks for girls hands. Cute, till plugged in? Just like me, sure LOLyou'll find me , down at the wee bar, bottom of Pilot Street( oh, please to return to it, soon), or else up one of the deep narrow entries where Belfast was born, down by the brine and seagulls, the heart of the city where the ancient river culverts smell the place like a medieval city; a place once of merchants, rebels, sailors and whores- Just turn to the left of the 21st century, keep going down through the years and there I am. This is what I am, you cant be it, or fake it- this is me.And I'll tell you stories about the past and the present, and the things that yet may be. maybe they;re not very precise or groomed, as its all recorded on a wing and a prayer and a sofa arm, but the songs are here- they;re mine, they're true and if you wnat to do anything with them? talk to me :)
How Bluegrass Are You? Your Result: Ultimate Bluegrasser
You've been singing Flatt & Scruggs since you were in diapers. You can pick a guitar, banjo, fiddle, dobro, mandolin, and a bass (and if you can't you should!) Your custom modified camper with the banjo shaped door handles adds a nice touch. Keep it going, Bill would be proud!
You're Purty Bluegrass
You're Somewhat Bluegrass
Ehhh....not Bluegrass at all
How Bluegrass Are You?I also co-present No celtic boundaries radio show with Charles Dewhurst, tune into any of the synicated stations on www.nocelticboundaries.co.uk, or get back shows at my web page www.nocelticboundaries.co.uk/NinthWaveAndCounting, click on the audio links part and listen to the wee media player on that! as it is, Ive shocked at the terrific interest we've had in the show, from sydney to stornoway - if i should be playing your stuff, let me know and get me some files sent!*******************************************************
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Influences: Prince, Jimmy Buffett, Ralph Stanley, EmmyLou Harris, Hank Williams Senior, Bessie,Mahalia, Aretha, Billie, ella - all the great women singers who wore their hearts on their sleeves and told it the way it was - not the way you want it to be.Carlos Santana, no one can make that sound of perfect passion and sunshine; Van Morrison - I'm addicted. leonard Cohen, Muddy Waters, Springsteen, smokey, Marvin, Hendrix, Foxx, Patti Smith, Dolly Parton, Joni Mitchell, Alison Krause, Roxy Music, Joy division, tenpole tudor, Gordon Lightfoot, John Denver, dan arbraz, thin lizzy, Mott the Hoople, sweet, all the 70's rock bands really; the Flying Column, The Clancy's, Jim Croce, Tony Ellis, Seamus Egan, Nancy ajram,Mohammed Mounir, Yarra, Blondie, The Eagles, Jimmy B Newman, Dan Fogleberg, Randy newman, earl okin, arty mcglynn, ludwigs, robins( tall and small) and badgermen.people at bus stops who tell you the most remarkable things, eejits with big hearts and empty wallets, kindness,good jewellry- the fire in a gemstone is alive and affects me deeply,people who are so deeply defined in who they are they and so sure of themselves they dont need to copy or plagiarise from anyone so can accept me for being likewise; seasides, sunrise, sunsets, mists, flowers, islands, cycling in rain, walking( after the fractured leg of january, I love being able to walk!) just living, really.
Sounds Like: thats for you to say.
Record Label: records dont have labels,silly! only couture does!
Type of Label: None
