The Kreellers are a trio out of Detroit that consist of Derek Wade on Lead Vocals and harmonica, Paul Bruno on guitar and bodhran, and TK on percussion. "Sixth and Porter" is a combination of original and traditional Celtic music with great harmony, acoustic guitar, a bit of the harp and strong percussion.
The title track "Sixth and Porter" is about the Irish immigration to Detroit "...working drinking drinking working till I die". Derek's vocals and Paul's guitar drive this song with TK's drum keeping the beat. "Just A Hero" is a song dedicated to Derek and Paul's father. Traditional songs such as "Boys of the Old Brigade" and "Tell Me Ma" are powered by Derek's harmonica playing and an infectious drum beat. "Excursion around the Bay" has Paul on Bodhran, TK on drums and a 3-part harmony that makes their version one of my favorites and caused River Barge captains to complain in Cincinnati!
Where's the bag pipes, Irish whistle or fiddle you say? You won't miss them for a second! The percussion will get your head moving and your foot tapping while Paul's folk guitar playing and Derek's great vocals get you coming back for more. You see these guys at the bar in a Pub and you think, "Yeah, they're from Detroit" but you hear these guys on stage and you say "Wait, these guys are from Detroit???" I had no idea what to expect when I first saw them in Dayton but it re-ignited my passion for Celtic music. I love the album and give it Two Thumbs Up! They put on a great show and constantly interact with the crowd. If you catch them in a pub, go have a pint and enjoy the music!
You can check out the album on their MySpace page at http://www.myspace.com/thekreellers
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