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Living Tradition Article 19/01/13

The Living Tradition magazine features At First Light in this month’s edition.
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Nollaig Shona – Merry Christmas 22/12/12

We would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Thanks to all who supported us during 2012, by coming out to our concerts and by buying or downloading our CDs.
2013 promises to… Read the rest

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Living Tradition Review – Idir 07/09/12

 
“At First Light would go down extremely well at Brittany’s Festival De Cornouaille and similarly iconic Celtic live events”… Read the rest

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Penguin Eggs Review- Idir 21/08/12

“This is a master class.”

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At First Light (Compass Records)

At First Light is a dolloping big helping of fiddles, whistles and double uillean pipes served up by three fine Irish musicians. Master piper John McSherry presides over this… Read the rest

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What the Press Say;

"Unlike the music of so many younger, greener players, the aim is not to show off by playing everything as fast as possible, but rather to wrench that elusive drop of soul from every single note"
Penguin Eggs
"At First Light’s energy, virtuosity, and imagination has won them a worldwide reputation, and a fistful of international awards to back it up"
RTE Lyric FM
"equal parts grace and danger"
The Irish Times
"Traditional music that feels at home in the 21st century"
Folkworld
"This is glorious. Spearheaded by three musicians who represent three of the most prominent families in Ulster traditional music circles"
Scottish Herald
"At First Light’s wildly-blazing and gently-contemplative aspects prove equally compelling"
ABC Australian National Radio