âTrucking songs, country, old blues, fiddle tunes, even a bit of mock trumpet â in Hurleyland the charm of the ramshackle is the normâ Ian Anderson, fRoots

11 MP3 Songs
FOLK: Folk Blues, FOLK: Modern Folk



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"Michael Hurley is marvellous - a surrealist hillbilly with deep roots, a whimsical touch and a voice like gin-soaked chocolate cake dropped in sand... On these 11 originals and covers he's the antithesis of the bedsit singer-songwriter or folk-clubber: outdoorsy and free" Sylvie Simmons, MOJO

"There are many nuances to Michael Hurleyâs music that transcend the tedious codes and clichés of folk⦠Bellemeade Sessions ranges from self-penned to traditonal interpretations, to some of Michael's favorite blues tunes from the 1920s, all recorded in various locations from 1999- 98. He sings, plays guitar, banjo, fiddle, piano and mock trumpet and despite being 35 years in the business of music-making, he harbors an irreverent approach to whatever genre he takes on from traditional Appalachian fiddle tune âRuben's Trainâ to Blind Willie McTellâs âLove Changing Blues". Leagues O'Toole, Dublin Event Guide