Rowan was formed in 1997 in Wichita, Kansas by Anne Crane, Dean Karres, Doug Harvey and Lance Zimmerman. Marianne Carter and I happened to share a "Westside Folk" concert with them in 1999 when she and I were briefly performing as a duo. After Anne and Dean resigned in 2000, Doug and Lance relocated to Lawrence where they invited the two of us to join. So, I was in Rowan from 2000 through 2004. We released this CD in 2002.I resigned the end of 2004. I am selling my share of CDs for $4, plus $2 shipping within the US. This album is sold elsewhere, such as on www.CDBaby.Com, for $15 plus shipping.
Larry Carter, 2005
Rowan's Current, album has received radio play from stations throughout the United States and in England, Scotland, Wales and Canada. The Green Man Review said the album contained "enough power to bring a Tartanophile to tears."
Current features traditional Celtic jigs, reels and airs arranged for cittern, concertina, fiddle, guitar, whistles, bodhran and piano, plus...
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* Marianne's soulful versions of "Rising of the Moon," written about the failed Irish Rebellion of 1798, and the traditional song "He Moved Through The Fair." She also sings the little-known lyrics to "Little Begger," a traditional Irish song that Bluegrass enthusiasts will recognize as the fiddle standard "Red Haired Boy."
* Doug's rousing version of Richard Thompson's "Down Where The Drunkards Roll" and a traditional English poem called "Lost Lady Found" that he set to original music.
* Larry's upbeat, modal version of "Star of the County Down," including a re-write of the lyrics so that the fellow might actually have a chance at marrying the girl.
* Lance's version of "The Naked Highwayman" - a rolicking Steve Tilston / Fairport Convention song about - what else - sex, crime and getting one's due.
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