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YOUNG DUBLINERS RECORD RAUCOUS ODE TO THE ROAD ON NEW 429 RECORDS RELEASE "SAINTS AND SINNERS"

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Irish-American rockers the Young Dubliners are psyched about the release of "SAINTS AND SINNERS" an all new collection of lively recordings inspired by their tireless love of the road and the trials and tribulations that the group has encountered over the years. Playing an average of 180-250 shows internationally a year, the band members have seen their share of joy and pain and they share both their personal experiences and external observations on the new recording. Borrowing from an Irish proverb, the band's journeys have been filled with "poets and patriots, saints and sinners". Filled with free-wheeling party anthems to politically charged songs to poignant, harmony-laden jams, "SAINTS AND SINNERS" finds the Dubliners seamlessly blending their trademark rock and Celtic influences and offering up a vibrant collection of songs bursting with wit and wisdom. Produced by Ken Sluiter and Tim Boland, SAINTS AND SINNERS features co-founder Keith Roberts (vocals, guitar),fellow Dubliner Brendan Holmes (bass, vocals), American-born members Bob Boulding (guitar, vocals), Chas Waltz (violin, keyboards, harp, mandolin, vocals) and Dave Ingraham (drums, percussion). Uillean pipe and pennywhistler master Eric Rigler makes a special appearance as does Blues rock great Kenny Wayne Shepard who lends his talents to the explosive instrumental "Saoirse". Their second album for 429 Records (their first being 2007's much-lauded "With All Due Respect, The Irish Sessions" a tribute to masters of Irish writing past and present) "SAINTS AND SINNERS" is in stores February 3rd. 2009

The Young Dubliners consider themselves to be ambassadors of Celtic and American rock. The band members' dual Irish and American heritage has always resulted in a distinctive and richly varied musical palette. The instrumental "Saiorse" featuring Kenny Wayne Shepard is a prime example of how the Dubs maintain a dual identity as both Irish and American songwriters. Says Roberts, "The title means 'freedom' in Gaelic and to us that means we have the liberty to take this style of music and push and pull it in every direction. The vibe of the song goes from Irish to rock back to Irish with Kenny's wild blues on top of it. We've always defied pigeonholing because our sound is the grooving result of Irish and American guys coming together and drawing from a little bit of everything."

Not surprisingly, the Young Dubliners will hit the road again beginning in late February for an extensive tour of North America.

YOUNG DUBLINERS SIGN WITH 429 RECORDS:
WITH ALL DUE RESPECT, THE IRISH SESSIONS IN STORES FEBRUARY 13

Long-Awaited Homage to the Great Songwriters of Ireland

For Immediate Release: Santa Monica, CA:

Fans have been waiting long and impatiently for the Young Dubliners take on the great songs born of Ireland and finally, they will be rewarded by 429 Records release of WITH ALL DUE RESPECT, THE IRISH SESSIONS. Keith Roberts and his raucous band of Irish transplants and local Los Angeles musicians locked themselves away in the studio for seventeen days at the end of 2006 to focus on creating a definitive shout out to the masters of Irish song past and present. Roberts refers to the song selection as the best of the best representing poets, playwrights and vagabonds, Indeed, centuries old traditional melodies shimmer bookended by distinctive romps through the songcraft of Shane McGowan which brush up against the wistfully sad lyrics of Irish poet Patrick Kavanagh. WITH ALL DUE RESPECT, THE IRISH SESSIONS is in stores February 13.

The Irish Sessions is nothing if not a labor of love for the Young Dubliners. What was once a project that seemed to take forever to come to fruition ironically came together in a rapid fire recording session. Great thing too as the album retains a remarkably raw live feel. Although better known for their brand of hard hitting original Celtic rock music, reinterpreting the work of other Irish songwriters takes the band to passionate new heights. The songs evoke deep emotions that burst through the organic production. Produced by Tim Boland and mixed by Ken Sluiter, Sessions remains poignant while unearthing the rocking soul found in the traditional and the modern.

Says Dubliners irrepressible lead singer/founder Keith Roberts of the overwhelming demand for an album of Irish covers: ''They asked for it, so we gave it to them! And had a lot of fun along the way.''

Track list for With All Due Respect--The Irish Sessions:

1) Follow Me Up To Carlow, Traditional
2) Fall From Grace With God, S. McGowan
3) I'll Tell Me Ma, Traditional
4) Weila Waile, Traditional
5) Paddy's Green Shamrock Shore, Traditional
6) McAlpine's Fusiliers, D. Behan
7) Ashley Falls, K. Roberts/ P.O'Toole
8) Foggy Dew, Traditional
9) Pair of Brown Eyes, S. McGowan
10) The Leaving Of Liverpool, Traditional
11) Rocky Road To Dublin, Traditional
12) Raglan Road, P. Kavanagh
13) Auld Triangle, B. Behan

Contact:

Monica Hopman
THINK PRESS
(323) 661-7802

email: monica@thinkpress.net

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