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Matt
& Shannon Heaton play updated and traditional Irish
music. Their newest album "Lovers'
Well" is a collection of traditional Irish love
songs, stirring traditional and original tunes, and one
Thai traditional classic, "Lao Dueng Duen," to
honor the time Shannon has spent studying Thai music and
language.
John O'Regan (Irish music Magazine) called their music "tight,
sweet, and tasteful, lacking nothing on either technical
expertise or instrumental virtuosity." And Scott Alarik
(Boston Globe) wrote, "their playing is masterful and
inventive, their arrangements city-smart and spacious. Still,
they never forget that Irish music is, at its heart, a neighborly
form, meant for sharing, not showing off.
"These
two are magic. . .whether it be a driving reel or a gorgeous
song, these two can do it all. . .brilliant to the bone."
-- LiveIreland
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Greetings
from Matt & Shannon Heaton!
It has been a whirlwind of a new year so far. We spent the
first couple weeks in Thailand (videos coming soon!) and
are gearing up for Valentine's day shows
in the Northeast. And of course, we're still basking in
the glow of the "Livies"
from LiveIreland.com
A couple
special shows--while in Thailand, we were able to play a
show at the Mercy
Centre, a remarkable orphanage in Bangkok. And this
month, Shannon's band Long Time Courting will play a benefit
house concert for One
Home, Many Hopes, based in Kenya. Take a look at both
these worthy causes.
Be sure to check regular features, the Tune
of the Month podcast and our Youtube
page--always something new. And Shannon's
blog has the latest from our trip to Thailand.
Hope
to see you soon,
Matt
& Shannon
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which Shannon teaches a tune)
Visit our Radio Page (links
to trad music shows around the world)
Check out the Video Gallery (three
webisodes about the making of our Feb 2009 CD, "Lovers'
Well")
Consider
WELLNESS
with Shannon's "Leap Little Frog"
Blog (A pond of halcyon thoughts from a frog-loving musician)
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