An Irish Christmas Carol

Danny O'Flaherty | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 12, 2006)
• Original Release Date: October 28, 1997
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: O'Flaherty
• ASIN: B000005EP2
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #712,668 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

About the Artist

Irish-born folk singer Danny O’Flaherty, whose landmark O’Flaherty’s Irish Channel Pub was for 15 years a cultural icon in New Orleans’ French Quarter, saw his home, his possessions and his livelihood wash away in the devastation of hurricane Katrina. His unique, soulful voice - always remarkable for the spirit and heart displayed in the songs - now has the heartbreaking experience of last year’s calamity adding to his expressive delivery. With An Irish Christmas Carol, Danny takes his authentic approach to these seasonal songs and delivers a CD sure to delight and move any listener...Irish or otherwise. Displaced to Texas, O’Flaherty now tours the country, allowing audiences nationally to savor the numerous Irish folk songs he grew up hearing and learned in his home village in Connemara, Ireland. His prowess on 6 or 12-string guitars, accordion, harmonica, tin whistle, or flute is simply dazzling. Danny has been wowing audiences since first landing on these shores in the early 1970's, highlights including having played for President Reagan’s Inaugural Ball and for Pope John Paul II at the National Cathedral. In addition to his now-constant touring, Danny includes benefit performances for Irish cultural awareness events and leads regular tours of Ireland.

Product Description

Irish-born folk singer Danny O’Flaherty, whose landmark O’Flaherty’s Irish Channel Pub was for 15 years a cultural icon in New Orleans’ French Quarter, saw his home, his possessions and his livelihood wash away in the devastation of hurricane Katrina. His unique, soulful voice - always remarkable for the spirit and heart displayed in the songs - now has the heartbreaking experience of last year’s calamity adding to his expressive delivery. With An Irish Christmas Carol, Danny takes his authentic approach to these seasonal songs and delivers a CD sure to delight and move any listener...Irish or otherwise. Displaced to Texas, O’Flaherty now tours the country, allowing audiences nationally to savor the numerous Irish folk songs he grew up hearing and learned in his home village in Connemara, Ireland. His prowess on 6 or 12-string guitars, accordion, harmonica, tin whistle, or flute is simply dazzling. Danny has been wowing audiences since first landing on these shores in the early 1970's, highlights including having played for President Reagan’s Inaugural Ball and for Pope John Paul II at the National Cathedral. In addition to his now-constant touring, Danny includes benefit performances for Irish cultural awareness events and leads regular tours of Ireland.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Christmas Album Everyone Should Own, March 18, 2010

By 

Bill Egan "Christmas Historian" (Florida USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: An Irish Christmas Carol (MP3 Download)

Combine the smooth voice of Danny O'Flaherty with imaginative arrangements and unique Christmas songs and you have a real winner. If you're tired of hearing the same old carols over and over and over, then this is the album for you. You'll be introduced to enchanting songs that provide a fresh view of the Christmas season. While you're getting a copy for yourself, buy some more for your friends. "An Irish Christmas Carol" is a perfect Christmas gift.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent Christmas album that evokes fond memories, November 24, 2007

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Nancy K. Maguire-Rambo (Providence, RI, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Irish Christmas Carol (Audio CD)

I practically grew up in O'Flaherty's pub in New Orleans since I was two up until my 14th birthday party there a week before Katrina hit. My family and I would traditionally go to the Christmas show at O'Flaherty's every year, and this CD contains some of my favorite songs that were always sung. Unlike other Chrismas albums, I enjoy this one for overlooking the whole commercial aspect of the American Christmas and really seeing what the season is all about. I love Danny's music as well, so I could not go wrong with this album.