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"Mesmerizing...outside the
expected" ---Dirty Linen Magazine,
“ Superb Vocals—fine singers”—Hot Press
Magazine
“—splendid—satisfying and
pleasurable”—Rambles.net
“Brisk Irish
flavored tunes with a jazzy edge—Nice!”—Sing Out! Magazine
“A rare treat. I wholeheartedly
recommend them"---Peter Massey, Greenman
Review
"A good showcase of talent...A band
with a promising future"....Dirty Linen Magazine.
"A true gem---Beyond The Pale
absolutely carries you away!"—The Ceili
Magazine
"--strong singers--eclectic
tunes"--Hot Press Magazine, Ireland
"Local treasures"--Ft. Worth
Star Telegram
Beyond The Pales' eclectic and diverse mix of traditional celtic, Americana and contemporary styles and is the
key to their popularity. They have developed their unique sound by blending
their original songs and compositions with an array of traditional dance tunes and folk songs of
Ireland, America, Scotland and Europe
using a wide range of instruments including fiddle, flute, accordion,
guitar, hammered dulcimer, tin whistle, saxophone, harmonica, concertina,
clarinet, mandolin bodhran, percussion, and of
course the voices of band members.
Beyond The Pale are regular featured
performers at some of the largest music festivals in the USA including in
The North Texas Irish Festival ( Dallas) and The
Texas Scottish Festival and Highland Games (Arlington). In addition to
these large events, Beyond The Pale
give frequent concert and festival performances
throughout Texas and the South Central US. They have appeared
live on National Public Radio’s “The Glenn Mitchell Show” and “ No Cover” and on RTE, Ireland “ Live From Miltown”. Beyond The Pale’s members have performed
throughout the USA and in Europe.
Beyond the Pale’s popular recordings
include their new CD, Paleontology
(2010) The Music Plays Me (2006), Queen of Skye, (2004) Strange Turns (2002) Angel
On The 7th Stair (1999) and Life Is All Chequered
(1997). It has been said that their CD The Music Plays Me is
like Tim O'Brien meeting The Chieftains. Beyond The Pale’s recordings feature a diverse blend of
traditional, original and contemporary songs and folk dance tunes from the
Irish and Scottish to American and Canadian and Europe ranging from fiery
Irish reels to original songs, plaintive Scottish folk ballads and even a
Mexican Polka, as well as covers of songs by Pink Floyd, James Taylor, Mark
Knopfler, Elton John, Tim O’Brien, Janis Ian,
Dave Carter, The Red Clay Ramblers, Todd Rundgren,
Dolly Parton and Hank Williams. Their original
songs are humorous, stirring, haunting, and always true to the band’s
heritage. You can purchase Beyond The Pale's new CD, Paleontology through
CD BABY and their
earlier releases The
Music Plays Me , Queen of Skye and Strange
Turns from CD
BABY as well.
Click
to see Beyond The Pale at The North Texas Irish Festival
Gordon McLeod plays fiddle, guitar, bodhran,
mandolin, bass, sings lead and backing vocals and
is an award-winning songwriter. Gordon has been performing and composing
music all of his life as a solo artist, a member of several bands and as a
recording session artist. He has performed over much of the United States as well as in Ireland and France. BTPs latest CD Paleontology, feature
Gordon's original songs and compositions as do their earlier releases, “The Music Plays Me”, Queen of Skye”,
“Strange Turns” and “Angel on the 7th Stair.”
His original songs, include the award winning
song, “Hester”, featured on Queen of Skye. His song “Dog Year” won first place
in Nacogdoches’ American Festivals New Traditions Song Contest. Gordon has recently released a solo CD
entitled Dog Year which is
available from CD Baby You
can hear more of Gordon’s original music at www.gordonmcleod.com or license it at www.audiosparx.com .
Gordon also works as a producer, specializing in acoustic, roots oriented
music.
Betsy Cummings plays piano accordion and bodhran
and sings a wonderful array of traditional and contemporary songs. Betsy
has been performing Celtic music for many years and is also and currently
President of the Southwest Celtic Music Association. Formerly with the
renowned group Lost Tribe,
Betsy's wonderful voice combined with her sensitive feeling for the music
and skillful fingers on the accordion keys, along with her knack for
picking the most captivating songs add a rich dimension to Beyond The
Pale's sound.
Christy McLeod's natural soulfulness shows not only in her
beautiful singing and guitar playing but in her wit and instant rapport
with her audiences as well. Christy began performing in her early teens.
She plays guitar, harmonica, bodhran and
percussion and sings lead and backing vocals. Christy has performed over
much of the United States and in Ireland and France as well. She is also a gifted and witty
songwriter. For example, her composition "The Music Plays Me" is
the title track of Beyond The Pale's latest CD "
The Music Plays Me".
John Delaney brings a wealth of talent to Beyond The Pale.
John plays flute, hammered dulcimer, tin whistle, concertina and saxophone and
adds his dulcet baritone to the band's vocal performances as both a lead
and backing vocalist. John has been performing traditional and contemporary music for many years
with several well known groups including Lost Tribe and Rakish
Paddy and Slim Richey. He is well known as a talented multi
instrumentalist and his vocal talents are often the highlight of the band’s
shows.
Beyond
The Pale is available for
concert and festival performances, as well as private celebrations and
weddings.
Contact Beyond The Pale at
email: beyondthepale@beyond-the-pale.com
View our Electronic Press Kit (EPK) at Sonic Bids: http://www.sonicbids.com/BeyondThePale2
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