Recordings
Larks & Thrushes
“Here is music that breathes into an immediate sense of luxuriating in the tunes themselves, backed up by edgy and innovative guitar from James Prendergast, flute, banjo, bouzouki, fiddle and viola from Mark Roberts, Sarah & Nathaniel Martin, all crucially juxtaposed with Laurel’s own qualities of lyricism, melody, and nuance, reflectively exploring her links to the music of East Clare, Galway, and Sligo.” Deirdre Cronin, November's Irish Music Magazine read more
“For Laurel Martin, the Irish traditional music she plays on her fiddle isn’t simply about notes on a staff, or melody, or rhythm. It’s also the suggestion of images, places and times, and the presence of the people who have inhabited the music.” Sean Smith, Boston Irish Reporter read more
Also appearing on these recordings
The Groves
The Groves was chosen by the Boston Irish Reporter as one of the top ten traditional Irish CDs for 2006!
"This recording captures an acoustic sound that is unpretentious and honest, supported by sensitive piano accompaniment from Beth Sweeney. Simple, understated elegance." ~ Susan Gedutis Lindsay, Boston Irish Reporter, January 2007 (read more)
".......(Laurel) brings both a gentle touch and a penetrating intelligence to this music.....Laurel’s playing at first draws the listener in with a sense of quiet joy, and then proceeds to surprise and delight at every turn." ~ Sally Sommers Smith, Irish Music Magazine, March 2007 (read more)
"........(a) well crafted and entirely engaging debut album....Straight-up trad in a Clare sort of way, and very ell done." ~ Brewndan Taaffe, Fiddler Magazine, Spring 2007 (read more)
"I am delighted to welcome this inspiring new recording, which is very much rooted in the tradition, and which will add significantly to the canon of recorded Irish fiddle music. Well done, Laurel." ~ Matt Cranitch, Cork
Tony Cuffe
Sae Will We Yet
Tony Cuffe was one of the most highly regarded and distinctive voices in traditional music and song of his native Scotland, and later in the Irish music scene in North America. Released posthumously in 2003, this CD combines previously unreleased live performances with studio recordings.
Childsplay in Sweden
