SOTW
Song of the Week – Whiskey in the Jar
This is one of the most popular Irish folk songs around. It has been recorded by the Dubliners, Thin Lizzy, Metallica, and many, many others. I have played this song countless times, usually on bodhran and occasionally on guitar, but always backing someone else. In fact, other than supplying backup vocals on the chorus, I … Continue reading
Song of the Week – Doe Eyes in the Headlights
(c) 2009 Kevin Edward Rose. All rights reserved. This is not a typical Kevin Edward Rose song. I have to admit, I am a little hesitant to post it here. After all, if someone visits this site for the first time and knows nothing about me, this song is going to send a very strange … Continue reading
Song of the Week – Loch Lomond
(c) 2009 Kevin Edward Rose. All rights reserved. First of all, I must apologize for not posting last week. I normally record these songs late at night or early in the morning on one of my evenings off from work, but last week I had to fill in for a sick employee on my recording … Continue reading
Song of the Week – Ballad of a Middle Aged Punk Rocker
(c) 2001 Kevin Edward Rose. All rights reserved. Years ago, I played in a punk band called Freddie Fetus and the Embryos. This song is true. The names have not been changed to protect the innocent.
Song of the Week – Wild Mountain Thyme – Will You Go Lassie Go
[Using my best Jerry Seinfeld voice] A song about gathering herbs? What is up with that? In the spring of the year, the Celtic folks in days of old would go out and scour the lands looking for flowers, herbs, and leafs that held certain magical properties. They would then take these items to a … Continue reading
Song of the Week – Three Jolly Coachmen
Sometimes you know when you’ve raised your kids right. My daughter Caitlin had just turned six when we bought our house. We had only been in the new house for a few days when she joined me on the porch swing as I was playing guitar. She said, “I don’t think I’m going to like … Continue reading
Song of the Week – Going Back to Avalon (Arthur’s Lament)
(c)2001 Kevin Edward Rose All rights reserved. For as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated by the Medieval and Renaissance eras. I used to be involved in SCA, the Society for Creative Anachronism, and I still attend Renaissance festivals whenever time and budget allow. As a child, I particularly loved the heroic … Continue reading
Song of the Week – Upper Middle Class Blues
(c) 2001 Kevin Edward Rose. All rights reserved. One night several years ago, my friends Paul McKenna and Steve Keefer and I were sitting on a deck playing guitars. Eventually we started playing the blues. As Paul was playing, something struck me as being a little off. Besides being a good looking, outgoing guy with … Continue reading
Song of the Week – Black is the Colour
Welcome to the first installment of my “Song of the Week” feature. To keep things simple, I decided to do a traditional song this week. I love Celtic music, and this song is one of my favorites. By the way, I really hate the static image that appears in the player before the video begins. … Continue reading