Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Arranmore

It is not everytime that you get to hear a band that is totally perfect.  Arranmore had a performance at the Schaumburg Town Square Library and all those present enjoyed the old songs which had an Irish touch to it.  The group takes its name from an island on the northwest coast of Ireland.
All the members of the band were in perfect sync and Brian (the band leader) kept it flowing smoothly.
The ambiance too was perfect, I mean I would rather listen to a band playing in open air like this, than in a closed hall.
It was poetic justice that the swan chose to swim into the frame while filming Kirk Rende on the keyboard (I am not sure if it was a swan or a Canada goose)
Rich Prezioso plays with such ease, I like his "When the last leaves fall" by Small Potatoes. If you listen to the words, it is so meaningful.
The mandolin speaks on its own and I waited for Dave to pick up his mandolin more often (not that he was bad with the guitar)
I specifically liked the song Wild Rover, where the audience were made to participate and they responded equally well with their synchronised clap
I liked the subtle joke made by Brian mentioning Jack performing in front of Mount Rushmore, and Jack accepted the joke with the humble smile of his. (I have added it in the video)
All the songs in the video are clipped to make space to fit in more songs.
  Hope to catch them again sometime in the future on their next performance.

19 comments:

DUTA said...

The Band members look and play great!
That's perfect entertainment in the open air, and the audience seems to enjoy it.

Bill said...

The band sounds great, I never heard of them before.

Ed said...

We go to many outdoor performances every summer. I can't think I have ever been to one I haven't enjoyed.

roentare said...

The band is so cool. What a day there

Liz A. said...

One of the joys of summer is the outdoor concerts. Glad you enjoyed this one.

Jo-Anne's Ramblings said...

I liked the clip, a damn good band

roughterrain crane said...

It's great fun to listen to good music in the comfortable environment.

Elephant's Child said...

What a lovely experience for you all.

Anonymous said...

Loved it, a strange mix of musicians, nice way to spend time..loved the expressions of the lead guitarist..

Thanks for sharing Joe - Beena Belliappa

Rabbit said...

A great performance by the Oldies, and so beautifully captured. Thanks for sharing

Haddock said...

Thanks Sunny (Rabbit) for that comment.

José Antonio Sánchez Rumí said...

Without a doubt a show to enjoy his music.
Best regards.

VENTANA DE FOTO said...

Buen escenario, para un concierto. Seguro que habría una agradable temperatura.
Ahora es hora de escuchar el vídeo de ese concierto.

Gracias por tu visita y comentario en mi blog.

J. S. Vila said...

A good article about this Irish Músic Band. All músic in live is fantástic. In Mallorca it is not usual. We only have live músic inside the turistic British pubs, and in Big concerts in summer. Every country has his own traditions. It is so beauty.

Pooja Mahimkar said...

Such fun

~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

I would love to sit outside and hear a good band! Thanks for sharing your fun!

Lux G. said...

I appreciate good music. Thanks for sharing this.

DMS said...

Sounds like a lot of fun. Great sound! :)
~Jess

Mikael Bergman said...

Very beautiful music