Hey gang!
My band Circled By Hounds has finished recording and will soon be releasing it's second studio album "Howl No Demon Louder".
I addition to our full time line up of:
Kathryn Claire - Fiddle, Guitar, Concertina and Vocals
Matthew Hayward McDonald - Guitar, Whistles and Vocals
Sarah Dee - Fiddle, Toy Piano and Vocals
Vash - Percussion and Vocals
We were lucky enough to be joined by:
Hanz Araki - Formerly of The Paperboys, The Bridies, Casey Neill and a current member of all-star tribute to The Pogues called "K.M.R.I.A.". Plays Flutes, Whistles and sings on the album.
http://www.myspace.com/hanzarakiEzra Holbrook - A founding member of The Decemberists and singer/songwriter/producer/indie label owner Ezra plays banjo and produces the new album.
http://cdbaby.com/cd/ezraholbrookJohnny B. Connolly - Green Linnet label recording artist Johnny B. Connolly has toured extensively in the U.S., Japan and Europe and has performed and recorded with artists including the Chieftains and Kevin Burke. And he lends his Button Box Accordion to the new album.
http://www.myspace.com/thejohnnyconnollyband We are extremely proud of the new album and hope you guys like it as much as we do. You can listen to a few tracks from the new CD (and some from our first cd) for free at
http://www.myspace.com/circledbyhoundsIf you guys are on either MySpace or Facebook you should friend us and/or join our groups on both systems called "The Pack: The Pack: A Circled By Hounds Fan Group".
Anyway, I thought I'd update you guys on what we've been up to in the last few months.
Enjoy the music.