Love that 'ol country music sound? Do you dig good Irish flavor? If your answer is a big, hearty "yes," then Don's your man! I really enjoyed the unusual blending of style and feeling on this CD. Both the west and Ireland are represented here and it is quite unlike anything I've heard before.
Fresh and distinct, Gabbert's mix works quite nicely.
You'll find familiar tunes here such as "Yellow Rose of Texas" and "Danny Boy," but don't think you can figure out how they'll be presented before you have a listen. My personal favorite is "Somewhere in Kildare," which is a good tune to highlight as an example of this entire CD's style.
I loved Gabbert's voice--totally country. It reminds me of something you'd hear on a jukebox in a fun bar out somewhere in the west. Of course, the Irish songs and sound would be a bit out of the ordinary in that setting. Still, that is kind of what this entire album is about really. After all, why not stay true to yourself, right?
Fans of easy country style will love this CD, but those who have a strong Irish streak will favor it as well. A really unexpected treat.
Catherine L. Tully is a freelance writer and photographer who specializes in the arts. She has written for American Style and Classical Singer, among other magazines, and reviews music for Marc Gunn's Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. You can reach her through her website at
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