Album Notes

This recording is a compilation of Christmas carols and tunes that are the absolute favorites of the band. The track "Jingle Irish Bells" is a fast paced switch from Christmas to Irish tunes. When performing this tune, the percussion player, John, quickly changes instruments and hats to match the tune. That typically results in some Irish Christmas chaos!

FireWeed is a traditional Celtic band from Northern Michigan. Band members who took part in this recording include Kathy Case (Hammered Dulcimer, Irish Whistle); Ken Case (guitar, Irish Tenor Banjo, Irish Bouzouki); Regina Edgar (Fiddle); John Harrison (Bodhran, Congas); and Mary Harrison (Autoharp). They perform at festivals, concerts, banquets, churches, art shows, weddings and other special events. They also share their music through their recordings. They have recorded four CD's.

Their name "FireWeed" comes from a flower in northern Michigan that grows in the wild. It is one of the first plants to grow back after the devastation of a forest fire. It survives because of its deep root. This group sees this as a symbol of their music. The tunes they perform have a deep root in tradition that has allowed them to survive and thrive through generations.