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HEARTSTRING SESSIONS
their quartet CD...

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STILL GETTING AWAY WITH IT
Chris's recent solo CD

...with legendary Irish guitarist Arty McGlynn and Máire's sister, virtuoso fiddler Nollaig Casey:

Inspired -a contender for album of the year” fROOTS

Traditional music at its very best” * * * * THE IRISH TIMES

An amazingly eclectic mix... Astounding
THE ULSTER HERALD

Magnificent... Virtuosic... Outstanding
* * * * * SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY

World-class IRISH MUSIC MAGAZINE

Two of the mightiest pairings in current folk combine to give a tour-de-force of breathtaking order. Classic.
THE LIVING TRADITION

Attention - chef d'œuvre! Bravo!!! TRAD MAGAZINE (France)

A dream quartet - the sweetest and most exciting music to emerge for a long time. Amazing virtuosity matched with sheer good taste.” DIRTY LINEN (USA)

“Astonishing - a joy-filled romp through blues, back-porch pickin', Quebec reels, Django swing jazz chordings, bluegrass, African high- life, ragtime, latin, Irish jigs and beyond, and a must-buy for any guitar player”
* * * * SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY

“Amazing... I love Chris's playing: great soul and a wonderful feel for all his music. One of our greatest musicians” Mike Harding,
BBC RADIO 2

“Beauty and virtuosity from a master craftsman at the peak of his abilities... I couldn’t recommend an album more highly”
* * * * MAVERICK

“A triumph... I'm fully conscious that I'm in the presence of greatness here... one of the top guitarists of his ilk anywhere”
THE LIVING TRADITION

“Precision-engineered, lovingly crafted tunes... Playful and incredibly dextrous”
* * *THE IRISH TIMES

“The exuberance of Newman's dazzling playing... would leave you open-mouthed if you weren't too busy smiling. A genuinely uplifting album of some of the most remarkable - yet accessible - guitar playing you're going to hear all year.” * * * * * ROCK N REEL

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