Artist: Tullamore
Album: Wild And Wicked Youth
Year produced: 2009

This is an enjoyable album by a band that highlights the music of both Ireland and Scotland. The arrangements here are what makes the CD a standout. Well, that coupled with the musicians and singers obvious skill. It's everything you could want in a Celtic CD. "Will Ye Go Lassie" is a calm, sweet rendition, reminiscent of a lullaby in tone. "Wedding Jigs" provides some lively pep to the mix, and the title track, "Wild And Wicked Youth" is as entertaining as one would expect from the words.

With just three members, Tullamore manages to create a very full sound. Part of it is probably due to the fact that they have been playing together for a long time and have learned how to capitalize on their skills as a group. Mary Hanover is the voice behind the band, and what a sweet one it is. She also plays the hammered dulcimer and tinwhistles on the CD. Also on vocals is Rachel Gaither, and she adds music in the form of the guitar and fiddle. Mark Clavey is the person behind the scenes in terms of arranging the music, and he contributes to the vocals as well as playing guitar for the band. It all works really well together.

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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 CatherineLTully.com.

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