Karan Casey released “Ships in the Forest” (Compass Records) this week.

Gibson Brothers “Iron & Diamonds” Release Party happens April 10

The Gibson Brothers will celebrate the release of their latest album “Iron & Diamonds” (Sugar Hill) during a CD Release Party at the Station Inn in Nashville, Tenn. later this week. The show and celebration kicks off at 9:00 PM this Thursday evening. Cover Charge is $10.00 at the door. It should be an outstanding show based on the strength of their latest release.

Irish Singer Karan Casey released “Ships in the Forest” on Compass Records this week

On “Ships in the Forest,” her fifth solo album and debut on Compass Records, Karan Casey’s warm soprano ebbs and flows around ballads both timely and timeless. Produced by and featuring founding Capercaillie member Donald Shaw, Casey surrounded herself with a wealth of special guests including Caoimhín Vallely (piano), Cillian Vallely (pipes), Kate Ellis (cello), Kris Drever (vocals), Martin O’Neill (bodhrán), Niall Vallely (concertina) and Robbie Overson on guitar. The songs found on “Ships in the Forest” range from fresh arrangements of tried and true folk standards (“Black is the Color of My True Love’s Hair” and “Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye”) to “The Fiddle and the Drum”, Joni Mitchell’s 1969 anti-war madrigal.

Among the dates on her North American Tour are a pair of dates at Merlefest. For other dates and information visit Karan Casey online.

Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum’s up coming events.

Friday, April 11, 2008
Curators Exhibit Tour: Family Tradition: The Williams Family Legacy — 11:00 a.m.

Saturday, April 12, 2008
Songwriter Session w/ Dave Robbins — Noon
Interview and Performance w/ Jett Williams — 2:00 p.m.
Autograph Signing w/ Jett Williams — 3:30 p.m. (FREE)

Sunday, April 13, 2008
Banjo Demonstration w/ Rik Palieri — 1:00 p.m.
Film Screening: Kate Smith Evening Hour (1952) — 2:00 p.m. (FREE)

Saturday, April 19, 2008
Songwriter Session w/ Freddy Weller — Noon
Family Program: Musical Petting Zoo — 1:00 p.m. (FREE)

Sunday, April 20, 2008
Fiddle, Mandolin, and Guitar Demonstration w/ Maddie Denton — 1:00 p.m.

The Museum is located at 222 Fifth Ave. S. in downtown Nashville, and is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. Admission is $17.95 for adults, $9.95 for children ages six to 17, and free for children under six. The Museum offers discounted admission ($16.15) to seniors (55 and older), the military and students (with valid IDs). Group rates are available for tours of 15 or more. There is no charge to visit the Curb Conservatory or the Museum Store.

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Heidi Talbot “In Love and Light” (Compass Records)

Nashville, Tenn. - Look out for a new star in the glittering firmament of great Irish singers: with the release of her new album “In Love and Light,” Heidi Talbot is truly set to shine. Drawing on the full, diverse spectrum of influences that inform her singing, “In Love and Light” complements Talbot’s exquisitely expressive, honeyed yet ardent voice with guest contributions from producer Boo Hewerdine, Eddi Reader, ex-Solas guitarist John Doyle, fiddler John McCusker and flute/whistle ace Michael McGoldrick.

The launch of “In Love and Light” at Glasgow’s world-renowned Celtic Connections festival last month kicked off an exciting year for Talbot, who’ll be featured as a guest on forthcoming albums by Radiohead drummer Philip Selway and the new trio collaboration of John McCusker, Kris Drever and Idlewild singer Roddy Woomble.

To sample tracks from In Love and Light click here, and more info on Heidi Talbot found here.

Karan Casey signs to the Compass Records Group

Karan Casey “Ships in the Forest” (Compass Records)

The Compass Records Group is excited to announce the signing of Karan Casey, an artist whose voice has been described as “Angelic. Haunting. Spellbinding.” (The Calgary Herald) and “among the loveliest in folk music…” (The Boston Globe).

On “Ships in the Forest,” (release date: April 8th) her fifth solo album and debut with the Compass Records Group, Casey’s warm, soulful voice ebbs and flows around ballads both timely and timeless. Produced once again by Donald Shaw (of Capercaillie fame), the album was recorded at Casey’s home in County Cork and features the members of her current touring band, Caoimhín Vallely (piano), Kate Ellis (cello) and Robbie Overson (guitar) along with special guests Kris Drever, Niall Vallely and Cillian Vallely.

The songs found on “Ships in the Forest” range from fresh arrangements of tried and true folk standards (”Black is the Color of My True Love’s Hair” and “Johnny I Hardly Knew Ye”) to “The Fiddle and the Drum”, Joni Mitchell’s 1969 anti-war madrigal. Casey says of the album: “I feel that this is by far my most ambitious album to date. I think it has taken me all my years as a singer to come to the point of feeling confident enough to tackle the big songs within the traditional repertoire.”

Casey began 2008 with critically acclaimed appearances at the renowned Celtic Connections festival in Glasgow and will be touring North America throughout February and March.

To hear samples from “Ships in the Forest” click here.

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