From County Louth, Kern is a traditional group with a polished, contemporary touch. The group’s members are Brendan McCreanor (uilleann pipes and whistles), Barry Kieran (fiddle), and SJ McArdle (vocals, guitars, mandolin & harmonica), and they’ve recently launched their debut album “The False Deceiver,” which takes top-shelf playing and combines it with great songwriting and interpretation.
The results are outstanding. The addition of guests Eamonn Moloney (bodhrán) and Trevor Hutchinson (bass; also, the album’s producer) add to the overall sound and round out a very solid offering. - Irish Echo |
