“On meeting and hearing The Rooneys at Skagen Festival in
“The imaginative and uplifting arrangements coupled with inspiring lyrical compositions grounded in the tradition set this family band apart.
Their deep and diverse musical interests belies their youth; the full spectrum of Irish music today is performed by these amazingly talented musicians, from traditional laments and melodies to the rockier genre of contemporary folk.
All in all this is an excellent album reflecting the spirit, vibrancy and musical passion of The Rooneys.”
Gerry O’Connor, Fiddle
“There will be many people who will coe about their age and relationship to each other, but there is no novelty act here. They’ve made a record that stands tall, full of adventure and daring and is neck deep with sheer musical mischievous…
As a tunesmith, composing is very close to my heart. If a melody is born from the right place, it will resonate in the listener and soften a few hard edges. What a wealth of a tune writing talent they have in their ranks then. Their tunes ooze with character and they have attitude too, they resonate and the whole album does too…
As their travels take them to further lands, and to greater adventures, so their music will evolve and grow and their tune writing will draw from a broader palette.
For now, it brings a smile to my face to sit back and listen as The Rooneys take flight….. ”