Red Peters 1968-1989

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Packaged in a book-format case, this unique collection of rare live recordings celebrates not just the genius of Red Peters but also a vibrant period in Dublin’s musical story. CD1 features Red Peters in acoustic and electric band settings, recorded at The Meeting Place, Dorset Street; Slattery’s, Capel Street; Harcourt Hotel, Harcourt Street; Purty Loft, Dun Laoghaire. CD2 is an hour-long RTE Radio Special on Red Peters from 1981, presented by PJ Curtis, with full-band songs recorded in RTE studios.

44-page lavishly illustrated booklet contains stories and memories of Red and his time as the ‘Guvnor’ of Dublin Blues from musicians and friends including: Fran Breen, Chris Meehan, PJ Curtis, Kevin Conneff, Gerry Doyle, Ed Deane, Pat Farrell, Johnny Moynihan and Matt Walsh.

“This CD is amazing and my favorite record of 2014 … well done to everyone involved  Luka Bloom

“Beautiful packaging – a masterpiece” Niall Toner, Roots Freeway RTE1

Red Peters once sang “I had my breakfast in Mississippi and my dinner in Tipperary Town”. A proud Tipperary Town man, Red was Dublin’s leading blues singer through the 70’s and 80’s. This family-released memorial double CD is a gem.  Christy Moore

 

 

 

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