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Stand Easy

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In the spirit of other great bagpipe/rock bands such as Brother, John Allan has delivered a great CD. His brilliant bagpipe playing meshes the ancient traditional folk music sound of that instrument with a modern rock and roll sensibility. John's skill on the rock guitar is also very evident throughout the tracks. Not since Van Morrison has anybody done such a fine job on "Star of the County Down", a song John's voice does great justice. Although the guest singers on this CD are very good, after hearing John's voice on the tracks he sings, I wish he had done them all. I would highly recommend this CD to all Celtic rock fans, and to anyone else who simply loves good music. Rock on, you mad piping crazy man!

Loved this CD from John Allan of the L.A. Scots Pipe Band. I especially liked the first track, "Dark Island/Bulgarian Bandit" and his rocked-up version of "Amazing Grace". Colin Armstrong, George Cavanaugh and the Browne Sisters also sing on the CD...but I agree with another reviewer - John should have sung every song. Great voice, great pipes. John wrote half the tunes on this CD, including "Johns Jig Set," which the LA Scots Pipe Band played at the World Pipe Band Championships. Can't wait to hear the next CD.

This is a great CD. I have all of Stand Easy's CDs in my car all of the time (about the only place I get to listen to music). I love bagpipes and their combination of the traditional bagpipe/Scottish music and their own bagpipes & rock music is outstanding. Treat yourself and get all of their CDs!

Great band. I've seen them dozens of times at Celtic festivals and highland games in both the U.S. and Canada. They never fail to completely "rock"! Awesome driving music. This is his first disc. If you dig this, seek out the other two as well.

Stand Easy is the best Celtic Rock band I've ever heard, bar none. Their music is unique and pleasing to the ear...it must be the intelligent blend of traditional bagpipe tunes and electric guitar riffs. When I first bought the CD, I played it exclusively for months in my car! Check it out! If you love bagpipes and rock, you'll love Stand Easy!