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Shades of Green - Conversations We Never Had - GREAT Irish music!
Local lads bring a fresh take to Irish music - AND playing locally... Just in time for St. Paddy's Day!
Here's a wonderful collection of Irish tunes that should definitely be on your radar...
Conversations We Never Had by Shades of Green is a musical journey that connects the souls of a father and son from beyond the grave. An inspirational concept album with Irish Rock and Americana roots.
Patrick J. O’Shea Sr. died young but he left behind an old suitcase full of poetry that inspired a small family to carry on. 30 years later, his son had a revelation to publish a book with his late father entitled Conversations We Never Had. The book is truly laid out as a father/son conversation. The poem on the left page is written by the father and the poem on the right page is a response from the son.
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Scot Silver and Pat O’Shea are experienced musicians who perform in our area often & who have both dedicated a lifetime to their craft. Scot’s musicianship & songwriting skills and Pat’s poetry have now merged into something even greater with the release of this album. They had discussed the possibility of turning the book into music over the years, as each poem has a distinct tone and story. There are often relative or parallel keys incorporated into many of the songs, to further show duality in voice and perspective. Most of the songs have an instrumental hook added to them, often on guitar. Songwriting tool aside, these melodic phrases are meant to further represent loved ones who are no longer with us, but in spirit.
The end result is nothing short of amazing! A MUST HEAR for anyone and everyone - Whether Irish or not... It's a tremendous bridge passed down from parent to offspring...
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Even better to hear these tunes performed LIVE (along with other traditional Irish tunes) when Shades of Green performs this Saturday, March 18th at Molly Maguire's right here in Phoenixville - The fun kicks off at 11 AM and they promise one & all four hours of music that will make you laugh; make you sing; and maybe bring a tear to you eye!
We'' give you a 'taste' of what to expect, but don't miss your chance to see it LIVE!
