Album Notes

POITIN, The Band From County Fargo has been playing Irish music together since 2000. Located in Fargo, North Dakota and in Moorhead, MN, POITIN plays the pubs and community festivals regularly.

Members include:
Jim Haney: Vocals, Mandolin, Guitar, Octave Mandolin
Bonnie Haney: Vocals, Bohdran
Don Rice: Vocals, 6 and 12 String Guitars, 5 String Banjo, Irish Tenor Banjo
Teresa Brenden: Flute
Bettina Villamil: Vocals, Fiddle, Octave Mandolin, Mandolin, Guitar
Alex Rydell: Fiddle, Backing Vocals
Jason Thorstad: Bass, Guitar, Backing Vocals
Pat Crary: Drums, Bohdran
Bob Schieffer: Sound Engineering, Recording, Backing Vocals


We tried to make up an album with a mix of old faves, maybe palyed a little differently, some new dance music, and som fine original songs. Jason, Bettina, and Teresa came up with some sets; Bettina, Bonnie and Don each contributed songwriting talents.

This is our third CD and the first with this exciting new line-up. The POITIN veterans, Don, Bob Teresa, Bonnie and Jim are joined by talented young musicians, Bettina Villamil, Jason Thorstad, Pat Crary and Alex Rydell.

At any rate, we had lots of fun getting together to make some of our own Red River version of Irish music. Hope you enjoy.

This CD was produced at Single Malt Studios, Moorhead, MN by Bob Schieffer and assisted by Jared Anderson.