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Four Shillings Short CD Release

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Celebrating the release of their 8th Album together,  the Celtic/Folk/World music duo, of Aodh Og O’Tuama from Cork, Ireland and Christy Martin from California, tour in the US and Ireland sharing music, poetry, stories, history and culture with audiences young and old. 

Many people dream of living on the road, like the Troubadour’s of old, going from town to town and living through their chosen art, but how often do people in our modern times aspire to take on this fantastic existence?  For the music duo Four Shillings Short it was a path that chose them when they first met in 1995.   “Sunday nights’ concert featured a husband and wife duo called Four Shillings Short. 

They are astounding.  They both have wonderful singing voices.  They play an incredible variety of music from Indian Ragas to Celtic, Traditional folk and about anything else you can think of.  They are very charismatic with great stage presence.”  (Columbus Folk Music Society, Columbus OH)

The husband/wife duo  perform on a fantastic array of instruments from around the world. This list of instruments includes North Indian Sitar, Hammered Dulcimer, Mandolins, Banjo, Whistles, Recorders, Medieval and Renaissance Woodwinds, Charango, Bowed Psaltery, Guitar, and even a Krumhorn.  They perform at Celtic and Folk music festivals, theatres, coffeehouses, folk music venues, Irish Pubs, Libraries and Schools and stay with friends and fans or camp along the way to keep their costs to a minimum.   “Folk and Traditional music belong to the people and should be accessible to folks everywhere so we travel the world and offer our music freely.”   

*“One of the most unique, eclectic and fascinating acts out there.”(***New Times- San Luis Obispo CA)  

“Their musical virtuosity makes old songs sound new and new songs sound like time-worn Celtic spells.”   (CITY PAGES, Wausau WI)   

“They are not the Clancy Brothers or Jean Richie or Ravi Shankar   but a combination of all three, laced with Irish humor. Their collection of instruments is museum-like and I’ve never seen the place so packed.”   *(San Gregorio General Store, CA) *

**“The international duo have carved out a musical identity all their own.”**(River Stages, Dubuque IA)   

“Four Shillings Short are the ultimate in coffeehouse entertainment. The variety of musical instrumentation really keeps me interested. Equal amounts of male and female energy keep the emotional content well-balanced. Song lyrics don’t get hidden underneath too much accompaniment. Harmonies are sweet; instrumental solos spirited. And best of all, their demeanor belies a commitment to the ideal of rising up singing.” (Chicory House Concerts Forty Fort, PA)

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