Friday, April 13, 2007
Sheila Stratton-Peel Releases her First CD at McCarthy's Pub
And has a second CD Release party at the Wilson House, Wilson, NY
On April 21, 2007, regional singer and songwriter, Sheila Stratton-Peel (formally of Iad Fein) announces her debut CD titled Celtic Lady of the Lake at Gene McCarthy's Irish Pub in Buffalo's Old First Ward Neighborhood. This event begins at 7:00 PM and is expected to last several hours, as Sheila and Lochside Celtic Duo play their favorites at McCarthy's Irish Pub, which will include "Caledonia","How Will I Ever be Simple Again", and the classic "Ride On".
There will be a second CD release party at the Wilson House, 300 Lake Street, Wilson, NY on April 28, 2007. This event will start at 4:30 PM until 8:30 PM. Sheila will be accompanied by the group Lochside Celtic Duo, who were instrumental in recording and producing the CD at both of the CD release parties.
"I feel that my involvement in these CD releases is a culmination of my love and affection for the greater Irish Community, and my own Celtic roots here in Western New York," said Sheila Stratton-Peel. "It becomes obvious when sitting with her, that her dedication to the history of the Irish/Celtic people is accomplished through song. Her voice often reflects her high strong emotional traditional interpretations of classic folklore", states Gerhardt Yaskow who interviewed Sheila for this release. "I can't think of a better venue, than the Old First Ward of Buffalo and its historic Irish roots, to debut my life's work," said Sheila Stratton-Peel. There is a deep commitment to the Celtic community in both Erie and Niagara Counties as well as Fort Erie Ontario whereas Sheila is involved with many festivals and organizations that promote the heritage of the Celtic people.
During this release, Sheila has invited others regional performers and fans to hear her sing many of her solo hits and traditional renditions. The Wildes, Step-in-Time, Billy LaRauch, and Sloontynx, plan to accompany her at her ceremony. Regarding Sheila's past artistic background, her local artist friend, Mary McAndrew from Clarence Center, with strengths in interpretive mythological art, has designed the CD's cover jacket. Ms. McAndrew will be on hand for the celebration with some of her newest works. You can view her webpage at http://www.marymcandrew.com/ <http://www.marymcandrew.com/>.
Within the jacket one appreciates Sheila's gratitude towards Tom Keefer, Norm Bock, fellow band members, and long time local performers and friends, including Gerhardt Yaskow, owner of historic McCarthy's Irish Pub. "Having been born and raised near Keuka Lake, in Upstate New York, I have always considered myself to be a "lady of the lake", with that being said, I am of Irish, Scottish, Welch, and Cornish heritage," said Sheila Stratton-Peel. See her sites http://www.sheilastrattonpeel.commailto:Heritageseeker@adelphia.net> and http://www.celticmoonproductions.com/ <http://www.celticmoonproductions.com/> for dates and time of future performances.
After 40 years of successful various life experiences in the music business, which began in Central New York's Finger Lakes Region, later into Southern Ontario (Canada), and now, currently, in both Erie and Niagara Counties, Sheila has been awarded many accolades including: Best Female Voice in Folk for June 2005, an Adelphia Cable performance for the Niagara County Celtic Heritage Society Festival promotion in September 2006, extensive global reviews from http://www.folkmagazin.de/ to local reviewers such as Kate Olena, applauding her current and past professional achievements in our folk music arena.
Celtic Moon Productions - 716-940-1948
Gerhardt Yaskow - 716-432-6385
On April 21, 2007, regional singer and songwriter, Sheila Stratton-Peel (formally of Iad Fein) announces her debut CD titled Celtic Lady of the Lake at Gene McCarthy's Irish Pub in Buffalo's Old First Ward Neighborhood. This event begins at 7:00 PM and is expected to last several hours, as Sheila and Lochside Celtic Duo play their favorites at McCarthy's Irish Pub, which will include "Caledonia","How Will I Ever be Simple Again", and the classic "Ride On".
There will be a second CD release party at the Wilson House, 300 Lake Street, Wilson, NY on April 28, 2007. This event will start at 4:30 PM until 8:30 PM. Sheila will be accompanied by the group Lochside Celtic Duo, who were instrumental in recording and producing the CD at both of the CD release parties.
"I feel that my involvement in these CD releases is a culmination of my love and affection for the greater Irish Community, and my own Celtic roots here in Western New York," said Sheila Stratton-Peel. "It becomes obvious when sitting with her, that her dedication to the history of the Irish/Celtic people is accomplished through song. Her voice often reflects her high strong emotional traditional interpretations of classic folklore", states Gerhardt Yaskow who interviewed Sheila for this release. "I can't think of a better venue, than the Old First Ward of Buffalo and its historic Irish roots, to debut my life's work," said Sheila Stratton-Peel. There is a deep commitment to the Celtic community in both Erie and Niagara Counties as well as Fort Erie Ontario whereas Sheila is involved with many festivals and organizations that promote the heritage of the Celtic people.
During this release, Sheila has invited others regional performers and fans to hear her sing many of her solo hits and traditional renditions. The Wildes, Step-in-Time, Billy LaRauch, and Sloontynx, plan to accompany her at her ceremony. Regarding Sheila's past artistic background, her local artist friend, Mary McAndrew from Clarence Center, with strengths in interpretive mythological art, has designed the CD's cover jacket. Ms. McAndrew will be on hand for the celebration with some of her newest works. You can view her webpage at http://www.marymcandrew.com/ <http://www.marymcandrew.com/>.
Within the jacket one appreciates Sheila's gratitude towards Tom Keefer, Norm Bock, fellow band members, and long time local performers and friends, including Gerhardt Yaskow, owner of historic McCarthy's Irish Pub. "Having been born and raised near Keuka Lake, in Upstate New York, I have always considered myself to be a "lady of the lake", with that being said, I am of Irish, Scottish, Welch, and Cornish heritage," said Sheila Stratton-Peel. See her sites http://www.sheilastrattonpeel.commailto:Heritageseeker@adelphia.net> and http://www.celticmoonproductions.com/ <http://www.celticmoonproductions.com/> for dates and time of future performances.
After 40 years of successful various life experiences in the music business, which began in Central New York's Finger Lakes Region, later into Southern Ontario (Canada), and now, currently, in both Erie and Niagara Counties, Sheila has been awarded many accolades including: Best Female Voice in Folk for June 2005, an Adelphia Cable performance for the Niagara County Celtic Heritage Society Festival promotion in September 2006, extensive global reviews from http://www.folkmagazin.de/ to local reviewers such as Kate Olena, applauding her current and past professional achievements in our folk music arena.
Celtic Moon Productions - 716-940-1948
Gerhardt Yaskow - 716-432-6385
