This past Saturday morning at 11 am - I was down at the
Danbury Public library, already caffeinated, with ears perked and ready. Besides browsing among the books - I was there to hear the Kerry Boys, or at least two of them do their musical Irish thing.... The event was well-attended and there were lots of wee folk and I am not talking the little green kind of Irish folk lore. It's good to see a new generation getting hooked on live music. Pierce Campbell led the kids in a series of hand motions to the Unicorn song which was a big hit with the younger set.
The able fellow on banjo and mandolin was a great foil to Campbell's quips. They did some original Irish drinking songs and took favorities requests from the audience. On of the requests was O Danny Boy. Campbell was in excellent voice and did a really nice job on that tune. I needed a tissue. Thanks to those Kerry Boys, and the Danbury Library. For information check out
the Kerry Boys website and
Pierce Campbell who also plays and sings original folk and jazz. Givea listen. Get on their mailing lists!
