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As you know by now Black 47 will disband in November exactly 25 years after our first gig. But none of it would have been possible without you - our friends and fans who stuck with us through thick and thin. You know well that Black 47 has always been more than a band.
We've fought to get political prisoners out of jail, keep immigrant churches open and be a voice for the voiceless - Irish and otherwise. We could have run down the clock on this coming year of gigs and farewells, but instead we decided to record a new album, Last Call.
It's celebratory, full of passion, and audiences are already singing along. As you can imagine, this will be a meaningful album for us and we'd love for you to play a part in the making of it! We've teamed up with PledgeMusic to make this happen. There are many more items and experiences that you can pledge for, including an opportunity to sing with us on Shanty Irish Baby, get a signed copy of the original lyrics, have Geoff Blythe record your phone message, make a home for Freddie' famous Black Trombone, take drums or bass lessons from Thomas Hamlin or Joseph "Bearclaw" Burcaw, or have Larry Kirwan help you with your song, play or novel.
Everyone who gets involved will have their name permanently engraved on a Last Call Comrades Page at black We begin tracking on November 5th and hope to release the album in late January Whatever way you care to get involved will be deeply appreciated - just as we've valued your support down all the crazy days since Thanks so much and take care of yourselves, okay? See you at a gig over the next year.
All the best. Almeria Campbell in "Hard Times" photo by Steven Simring By the end of the evening, the audience is up, cheering and stamping. Hard Times had already sold out by word of mouth before a glowing New York Times review brought waiting-list crowds to the cell last year. In this watershed American moment, we witness the forging of Tap from the exhilarating interplay of African-American and Irish dance, learn why Foster chose to end his days in the squalor of the Five Points, and experience the birth of modern New York City.
We also rediscover the genius of Stephen Foster, as the multi-talented cast ebulliently sweeps the dust off his wonderful songs and in so doing allows us a glimpse of the tumultuous glory of America at a crossroads in her history. Just outside, the Draft Riots are starting, and the very character of the Points — a neighborhood where poor whites and blacks live together easily enough — is under siege, with ethnic frictions about to explode, presaging the difficult future that awaits the city after the Civil War ends.
No slouch with a lyric himself, Mr. Kirwan has added the tart stanza or two to Foster classics and contributed a couple of songs as well.
Kirwan does make one leap, intimating that he was gay, a conclusion no biographer has reached. The choreography, by Joe Barros, morphs Irish step-dancing into something close to tap. By the end of the evening, the audience is up, cheering and stamping. New York Post. The small cast infuses their roles with intensity and detail as well as musical muscle.
Director Kira Simring makes intriguing use of the small Cell Theatre space. Particularly striking is McLaughlin's somber version of "Gentle Annie," a genuinely heartfelt song that Foster based on a traditional Irish melody. Village Voice. Musicals can be irritating, their manufactured emotion unbearably phony. This is the story of the hard birth of the modern U. Irish Echo. Theatre Reviews Limited. Irish Voice. Hard Times is an ebullient, stirring and relevant American musical.
As the song moves toward its heartfelt conclusion, it becomes downright moving. NY Irish Arts. Black 47 will play its 25th and last St. Tickets now on sale at the club and here. SiriusXM will also broadcast our last St. Patrick's Day show live from BB's. Patrick's Day. Your browser does not support the video tag. Black 47 will play two songs on Big Morning Buzz Live!
What a long strange trip over the last decade or so. We began with Trouble in the Land — pretty prophetic when all is said and done, and a couple of years back we released Bankers and Gangsters - the title says it all. There are no fights, differences over musical policy, or general skulduggery, we remain as good friends as when we first played together. We just have a simple wish to finish up at the top our game after 25 years of relentless touring and, as always, on our own terms.
The last gig we played at the South Buffalo Irish Festival was as good as any we've ever performed. Our goal now is to play another full year plus and dedicate all of those gigs to you who've supported us through thick and thin.
Rather than just running out the clock we will be recording "Last Call," an album of new songs in November and as usual will be working out the material onstage.
We would like to say goodbye to you all personally and will make every effort to come play in your city, town, college, pub, club, performing arts center and should you wish to alert your local promoter you can download booking particulars here PDF 1.
We look forward to seeing you all at the upcoming gigs. Thanks for the support and the memories - lets make many more over the next year. In thousands of gigs with Black 47 and eight years of hosting Celtic Crush I've kept an ear out for great talent and top shelf songs.
I wanted to create an album that would open a gateway into the world of Celtic Rock. Here it is! Turn up the volume, open your ears, you have a treat in store. Get your copy now! All aboard. This is our last cruise. Should be a doozy.
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