Reviews
"Under renowned producer Jim Rooney's guidance they strike an uncannily relaxed pot-pourri of banjo, mandolin, fiddle, dobro, guitars and vocals that, for once, sounds natural and Irish without a hint of fake twang. And the harmonies especially on " On My Mind" and " Ramblin and Gamblin", are so rich and warm and heartfelt you want to bathe in them."
Hot Press Music Magazine Jackie Hayden
"This is a grand celebration of lives spent making music together. If you like homemade music that is not overarranged but is well played, this set is full of nice moments."
Bluegrass Unlimited
"...in what is without doubt, the best non-American recording of this type of music I have ever heard." Jim Rooney, one of Nashville's finest, helps with production, but even Rooney couldn't have worked without thee raw material."
"...On offer is an understanding and delivery of traditional American music that is not time-dependent."
Folk Roots John Atkins
"...But this music and these guys are all about spirit and energy."
"...The Lee Valley capture that great old authentic sound."
Jim Rooney Producer and Musician
"All eight consummate and confident members sing and play their hearts out, clearly loving every minute of it. The resultant music fairly jumps off the CD Player."
The Irish Music Magazine Paul Dromey
"Serious good time music is the Lee Valley String Band's hallmark and "Corner Boys" captures their sweet sonorous tones in fighting form. 30 years a growing and still fresh and inventive The Lee Valley String Band are an Irish Bluegrass treasure."
John O'Regan Broadcaster / Journalist
"King cites Cork's own musical tradition, taking in everything from "the lilting voices of the Echo boys to John Spillane, Rory Gallagher and the Lee Valley String Band still going strong after 30 years."
Colette Sheridan in interview with Phillip King the Examiner
"Veterans of which Mick Daly (banjo) and Chris Twomey (autoharp) serve solid versions of 'Oh My Little Darling' (duet) and such delights as 'Great Baltimore Fire' (a sturdy story-ballad) 'Ramblin And Gamblin', 'Out In The Snow'. Daly's banjo rattling along the rails like a traveller on America's railroad during its days of steam. Warmed in inordinate helpings of dobro, autoharp, mandolin, fiddle, bass, banjo, and acoustic guitar the lads of the Corner House (their Monday evening gig) deliver a music that's as comfortable and inviting as a seat in front of a peat fire on a cold winter's night.
Maurice Hope Country Music Round-Up
Purchase The Lee Valley CD 'Corner Boys'.
To Purchase this CD
In Ireland the cost is 15 Euros. Postage and packaging: 5 Euros
In USA the cost is 18 Dollars plus postage and packaging.
