Author Archives: Grinning Beggar

Review: “Everything is Alright” (2008) by Burning Bridget Cleary

When the opportunity came up for me to review “Everything is Alright” by Burning Bridget Cleary, I jumped right on it. This Philadelphia based act has been performing in and around the Lehigh Valley for quite some time, but I had only watched them perform a few times up until the time of this review. I figured it was time that I gave these “local” musicians an honest listen. After receiving the album, I gave it a number of listens. … Continue reading →

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Review: “Bareknuckle Pipes & Drums” by Albannach

Hailing from Glasgow, Scotland, Albannach brings us their third studio album in the form of “Bareknuckle Pipes & Drums”. Consisting of a Championship winning piper, a main drummer, bass drummers and bodhran musicians, Albannach is not your “Run of the Mill” Pipe and Drum band.  The album opens with the tune, “Bare Arsed Bandits”, which is not only a great track but also one befitting of Albannach’s energies and dispositions. Having seen Albannach live a number of times, they approach … Continue reading →

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