.......Chris Byrne, the
former rapper/singer/uillean pipe player from Black 47,
displayed a highly entertaining comedic side to his
personality during his on stage banter.
"We're Seanchai and the
Unity Squad and if you like us, we play Rocky's(Rocky
Sullivan's, located on Lexington Ave) every Friday night. If
you don't like us tell your parents to get married
already!"
Byrne was able to support
this puffed-chest bravado with a blistering setthat drew
heavily from his fine new album 'A Sunday At The Turn Of
TheCentury.' "I Am Garvaghy Road" was the highlight, with
Byrne barking outpolitical raps while prowling the stage
like an overcaffeinated panther.
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As a nod to the roots of
their leader, the band turned in a retooled version ofthe
Black 47 classic "It's Time To Go" with mandolins
and horns.
Singer Rachel
Fitzgerald's sweet voice was a perfect foil to
Byrne's hardened persona. Her
tender version of "Fields of Athenrye" made this reviewer
squint back the tears.
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