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The Stationary Willberries : Folk & Blues
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Folk, Blues, Oldies, Country, Traditional to Rock 'n Roll. Scottish, Irish and Manx. A multi-facetted band from the Isle of Man who, despite the name, have performed far and wide from their island home. CD recorded live in Switzerland.
Genre: Folk: Traditional Folk
Release Date: 2003
Folk & Blues Record Label: The Stationary Willberries
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Preview Song Name Time Format Price Select
The Pride of Purt La Morra 2:14 Album Only
Morning Glory 2:38 Album Only
The Plainsman 3:12 Album Only
Fiddler's Green 4:42 Album Only
For No One (guitar Solo) 1:53 Album Only
In the Early Morning Rain 3:00 Album Only
Sally Free and Easy (shanty) 2:37 Album Only
Steam Roller Blues 2:39 Album Only
Lakes of Ponchartrain 5:12 Album Only
Any Old Time 3:25 Album Only
Don't Think Twice It's Alright 3:56 Album Only
Marilyn Monroe Blues 3:44 Album Only
Come By the Hills 3:02 Album Only
Whiskey in the Jar 2:31 Album Only
Misty 3:15 Album Only
C'est La Vie (you Never Can Tell) 2:49 Album Only
The Ellan Vannin Tragedy 3:59 Album Only
Caledonia 5:26 Album Only
The Boxer / the Last Thing On My Mind 7:32 Album Only
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Album Notes

Blues, Folk, Country, Oldies and Rock 'n Roll from the Isle of Man!
Why stationary ? Some say that they don't travel, and indeed they originally performed in "The Mitre", the oldest pub on the Isle of Man, just across the water from their "gaelic cousins" in Ireland and Scotland. Despite the name the band were often to be seen and heard far away from their island home and invariably having a good time. Nowadays concerts are only occasional as two band members live abroad, but fans both old and new remain loyal.

The "Folk & Blues" CD is a live recording of an open air peformance near Zurich, Switzerland in 2003.

The Isle of Man? Where's that ? - Isn't it an English Island ? No !!!!! Absolutely not ! The Island is a unique self-governing kingdom with a population of around 77,000 which belongs to neither the UK nor the European Union. It is a crown dependency. It has its own parliament (called Tynwald), laws, traditions, culture, cuisine and postage stamps. To the tourist it is known for the agreeable and relaxed pace of life, the same virtues appreciated by the Gaelic cousins just across the water in Ireland and Scotland.

See us on YOUTUBE :

1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHKzUAzvQK4
2) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hf94I0YhLR8

Check out the band website ! http://www.manxman.ch

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REVIEWS

The Stationary Willberries
author: Alan Smith
Saw Mike & Al many years ago (over 30) in the Colby Glen Hotel, Isle of Man (with the excellent Laurie Kermode), this album evokes many happy memories. I would recommend it to anyone who likes a real "folkie" feel.
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Good Stuff!
author: Carl M. Nielsen
There's a lot to say about this album, but I'll try to make it short. It shows a wide range of repertoire,from traditionel folk to modern poptunes, and even a turn around jazz and rock and roll. All done in a warm, goodhearted atmospheare, very pleasent, cozy and relaxin' to hear. The moodfull accordion adds a lot to the the tunes. Of course - in traditionel folksongs it has its natural place. But in the things usually not played with such an instrumentation, it really works and makes some kind of "romantic" effect. In spite of many slow songs the album seen in whole has a fine energy. Usefull for both listening in the armchair and dancing, but without doubt most the first.
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“STATIONARY FOLK…”
author: Island Connections Magazine
Okay, so you may be familiar with the sounds of traditional Scottish and Irish folk music… but … the Isle of Man has something special up it’s sleeve!” Playing traditional folk along with jazz, rock ‘n roll, and blues, peppered with some James Taylor and Paul Simon numbers, the Stationary Willberries do more than their fair share to keep Manx music alive on the Island and across Europe. Island Connections Magazine – May 2005 (Imagine8 International Ltd.)
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Stationary Willberries introduced me to "Pride of Purt la Morra"
author: Bard Marc Gunn - Celtic MP3 Music Magazine
Yeah, it's not often I find Celtic folk songs from outside Ireland and Scotland, but I was really happy when The Stationary Willberries introduced me to "Pride of Purt la Morra" which means "The Pride of Port St. Mary", a fun Manx song about a big headed man who is capable of anything and sure of his status in the community. With some rousing sing-along-able lyrics and tasty accordian bits. Celtic Music News (28. Feb 2004) Bard Marc Gunn: Celtic Folk Music, Poetry, Pictures PO Box 4067 Austin, Texas 78765
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