Welcome to our new album NEW MOON ON FRIDAY. Greenshines’ albums are known to be an eclectic mix of genres which dovetail well thanks to the harmonies, instrumentation and production style. For NEW MOON ON FRIDAY, we were interested in exploring our Country, Americana and American Folk influences in particular, and the collection features original songs and some choice classic covers. While it’s still an eclectic mix, it’s a smorgasbord that’s laid out in the broad church that is Country. On here you’ll find styles that range from Classic Country Torch Songs, through Southern Gothic Country, to Carter Family inspired American Folk. Expect harmonies, stories, Theremin and a dreamy Instrumental.
Several tracks featured on RTE Recommends List and featured in the top 3 in the Airplay Chart. As usual, it will be wall to wall harmonies & story songs with the introduction of the Theremin (!) and a dreamy instrumental (Noel Shine surpassed himself). Initial signs are great - RECORD OF THE MONTH The Songwriter's Show, Downda road radio and RECORD OF THE WEEK David Dee Moore Show on Blues and Roots Radio. FEATURED ALBUM Jean Curran's Private Collection on Highland Radio. We are joined on the album by guest singer Sadie Shine, Martin Leahy on Drums. Bass on 1 track, David Murphy on Pedal Steel, Weissenborn Guitar and Dobro, Christy O Connell on Electric Guitar and Hannah Murphy, harmony on Basically Blue.
Early **NEW MOON ON FRIDAY" album reaction:
"An early Easter Sunday morning walk listening to 'New Moon on Friday' from Greenshine. Mary Greene has developed into a beautiful songwriter. Loving the opening track 'Own Good Time'. Great lyrics and a jaunty banjo to herald Summer days," Liam Murphy, Arts Correspondant, The Munster Express.
"Mary Greene, a songwriter like no other," Sheelagh Dempsey, RTE Radio1.
"I went straight to Lineman and the hairs on the back of my neck are still getting over it! It's a brilliant song but this is something else. Move over Glen, this version is definitive." Noel Casey, Dublin City Fm.
"Congratulations on your fabulous new album. I look forward to playing much more," Eve Blair, BBC Radio Ulster
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Featured on RTE Radio 1 Recommends List. Reached #3 in Airplay Chart. Big Black Bag is a Country/Americana track that lopes along in a groovy way. It's an unusual song, something a little different from Irish songwriter Mary Greene who takes the lead vocal for Greenshine and the band, which also includes Ellie Shine and Noel Shine, are joined on BBB by Martin Leahy on Bass and Drums and David Murphy on Dobro and Pedal Steel. A cool, dramatic, can-do song with echoes of swamp country influences.
lyrics
BIG BLACK BAG Mary Greene
In the middle of the night worry, worry, worry, worry
In the middle of the night there’s no sense to it at all
One little thought gets in your head, grows and drags you from your bed
Darkness in the corner, shadows on the wall
Don’t let it rule, don’t feed the doubt, tie it up in a big black bag and throw it out
You hear defiant music in the night, still you feel alone
Feel the darkness might be comin for ya to drag you down
There’s nowhere to run, no place to hide but it only takes hold if you let it inside
Just because you’re in the water, doesn’t mean you’re going to drown
Don’t let it rule, don’t feed the doubt, tie it up in a big black bag and throw it out
You’re inside a circle of light, inside a circle of light, inside a circle of light, you’re alright
Sweep your cloak around you, step into the day
Find allies to surround you to keep the blues at bay
There’s a little voice of reason, listen to that voice.
Send out your dearest wishes to the shaman of your choice
Don’t give in to the dark path, find another way
Don’t let it rule, don’t feed the doubt, tie it up in a big black bag....... and throw it out
BIG BLACK BAG Mary Greene
In the middle of the night worry, worry, worry, worry
In the middle of the night there’s no sense to it at all
One little thought gets in your head, grows and drags you from your bed
Darkness in the corner, shadows on the wall
Don’t let it rule, don’t feed the doubt, tie it up in a big black bag and throw it out
You hear defiant music in the night, still you feel alone
Feel the darkness might be comin for ya to drag you down
There’s nowhere to run, no place to hide but it only takes hold if you let it inside
Just because you’re in the water, doesn’t mean you’re going to drown
Don’t let it rule, don’t feed the doubt, tie it up in a big black bag and throw it out
You’re inside a circle of light, inside a circle of light, inside a circle of light, you’re alright
Sweep your cloak around you, step into the day
Find allies to surround you to keep the blues at bay
There’s a little voice of reason, listen to that voice.
Send out your dearest wishes to the shaman of your choice
Don’t give in to the dark path, find another way
Don’t let it rule, don’t feed the doubt, tie it up in a big black bag....... and throw it out
GREENSHINE is a Cork based family trio, Noel Shine, Mary Greene and their daughter Ellie. Their singles including The Girl
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