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Every Day's a Hooley

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The Fenians claim they are "Southern California's finest traditional/contemporary Irish band". I have to say that I don't think they are the finest in Southern California. I think they are the finest in all North America.

The music is high energy, traditional Irish with a whole slew of other influences (rock, funk, and awesome saxaphone). The Fenians are an awesome band that pushes the boundaries of folk and celtic music. This great album combines old, new and new interpretations. The songs are the right mix of traditional, contemporary traditional and originals that will bring a smile to your face (Bakers Dozen), a tear to your eye (Grace) and wet your lips for another glass of Paddy (Token Whiskey Song).

The vocals are perfect as most of the band sings, as opposed to having one front man. I dare you to listen to Chris, their drummer, singing "Grace" with those beautiful pipes of his, and not shed a tear!

My favorite is "From Clare to Here" with its laid back saxophone and "Every day's a Hooley" with its reggae undertones.

Definately, if you have a chance, get this cd!

Track Listing:
1. Token Whisky Song
2. Two Ten Train
3. The Girls Along the Road
4. Baker's Dozen
5. Go, Move, Shift
6. Grace
7. Night Visiting Song
8. Rebel Sons of Erin
9. From Clare to Here
10. Greener Pastures
11. Is It Really You
12. Every Day's a Hooley (Tom Dooley pt. 2)

I have been a fan for a long time, and I can say that all you hear is true.....the cd's are great, but the live shows are an unbelievable party of die hard fans. I listen to at least some Fenians everyday, and I own all the cd's. Being the lover of music that I am, I feel my life has been truly enriched with the bounty the Fenians have placed before me. You are missing out on a great experience and a new favorite if you do not buy this right now!!

I have to say that I have spent many a night with the Fenian's at the Harp in enjoying their music. I had even gotten to the point of buying their new CD's without question. Until this one. Listening to it I felt like I was listening to the Fenian's half asleep. They do still rock in concert and I highly recomend all their other albums, but this one can be skipped. Rob please come out of retirement and join the band again!!

As usual this band delivers more than you could ever bargain for. With the soulful sounds of the sax as in "Clare to Here" to the traditional tales of old rendered in "Rebel Sons Of Erin" this collection bonds every generation. And just when you though your day was complete with the sounds of Danny Boy along comes "Grace" - AMAZING! I brought this CD to work and Everyone wanted a copy so I learned to keep extras with me at all times.
No Doubt this is a MUST HAVE!

This one is a GEM! I can't be blue when I listen to this music--even when the subject of the song is sad. Despite changing band members, they are tighter than ever. My favorites are Two Ten Train, Go, Move Shift, From Clare to here, Greener pastures, Hooley, and March of the King of Laois, the unmentioned 13th track. Actually, I love them all, but especially the Uilleann Pipes on Greener pastures and King of Laois...THANK YOU DR. HARKINS. Although everyone was grand on this one, lads, I have to say I will miss the "GURU" of the guitar, Mr. Rob Williams more than I can say. Despite that...the Fenians never disappoint, and I know the next one will be even better!

I first saw The Fenians back in 1999 at Gaelic Park on the south side of Chicago. I was instantly impressed and went back the next day to see them again. I met Terry, the lead singer, and started helping find them places to play on the north side of Chicago. I helped get them get into The Abbey Pub on the north side and they have played there a few times since then. In 2001, my (now) husband Dennis even proposed there at The Abbey Pub with Terry's help during a show. I have traveled from Chicago to Ohio, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Indiana to see them. I hope to see them one day soon in California! I own all their CD, have many pictures and videos of them, and I even started my own fan group on Yahoo. Please visit their website and there is a link to it or search The Fenians. Yes, since 1999 2 members have left but the fun is still the same! Their old saying is Have Fun or Get Out and it still applies! Thanks!

The best Irish band on cd and live. If you don't buy their cds your only hurting yourself. Stop the torture and buy em all!!

The unique blend of instruments, severe talent and wit, makes this band my all-time favorite Irish band or any band for that matter. The cds are great, but their lives performances are off the hook! Not to mention they are all the most friendly, sincere, and dedicated lads you'll ever meet.

This latest release by the Fenians definitely lives up to its title. With great arrangements and instrumentation, this studio album is their most ambitious to date and includes quite a few original songs. Songs not to be missed include Rebel Sons of Erin, Greener Pastures and the title track.

I picked up a copy of "Every Day's a Hooley" figuring a band with the guts to dub itself The Fenians would deliver the goods. Was I ever wrong.

The music here is a suffocating pabulum that should raise the hackles of any true fan of Celtic music. The songs are wrapped around clichés and played so half-heartedly that a pulse check seems in order. The all-too-smooth and mellow vocals smother any power the band starts to display, and the songs invariably fail to rouse the listener's interest.

Maybe this band is better live, but they should display some mettle and surrender the name Fenians now. They are not up to the task at hand.