I’ve seen other board members posting about Barleyjuice and had visited their website a few times. But it’s like the old song “…you can’t get the sound from a story in a magazine…” So I ordered a CD.

Yesterday the mailman was kind enough to deliver the current release, "Another Round." I'd been listening to a lot of The Pogues and Flogging Molly lately, and I admit, that's the sort of sound I was half expecting.

So I eagerly popped it into the CD player…and was pleasantly surprised. Quite a few “Traditional” pieces, but they are combined with a raw energy that makes you feel like you’re at a live show. Kyf’s growly vocals give the pieces an honest feel and make you want to join in.
I still feel relatively new to this board, so I’m probably preaching to the choir here. But if you haven’t heard Barleyjuice, do it now. I’m not kidding. Stop reading, go to the website and order their damn CDs!!.

I know Jimmy Carbomb frequents these boards, so to you and the rest of the band, very nicely done! If I ever get out to that part of the country, you can bet I’ll make it to one of your show…