[.ca] Goodnight Ginger

Musically outstanding, emotionally compelling . . .:
This is my second album by McCusker (the other is Yella Hoose) and his work stays at the top of my Celtic collection. It's emotionally compelling all the way through and the musicianship is outstanding. I listen to it repeatedly and my interest never fades. You can't go wrong with either one of these albums.

Excellent Celtic fiddle album!:
"You can't judge a book..." And, sure enough, although Scottish fiddler John McCusker appears on the cover of this album sporting what seems to be a tufted mohawk haircut, this is not the goofy Celtic-pop fusion-fest such a picture might imply. Rather, it's a sweet set of original, inventive instrumental fiddle tunes (and one gorgeous vocal number featuring his ever-lovely partner, Kate Rusby)... A simple, understated album, and one that successfully sheds the sometimes-dour sensibilities of his old group, the Battlefield Band. Recommended!

Another gem from John McCusker:
Any fan of John's will be thrilled with this new CD. There are many new tracks, plus a lovely version of Leaving Friday Harbor, and a stunning song sung by Kate Rusby. As with his previous solo CDs, the mood is upbeat and sometimes mischievous. The musicianship is outstanding. If you like celtic music, try this out, you won't regret it.

• Mile Down the Road/Johnny's Jig/Goodnight Ginger
• Big Man/Waiting for Janet
• Cake Maker's Wife/Simon Thoumire's Jig
• Poodle Girl/Daminen's Toastie
• Stella's Welcome to Kamloops/The Kings of Innishbofin/Sean Maguire's
• Shake a Leg/Floating Candles/Sven's Reel
• Bold Privateer
• Leaving Friday Harbor
• Wiseman's
• Oor Pal Davy
• McGoldrick's/The First Month of Spring
• Wabazi Heaven