Carmel and the Ravens return to The Bog Lane

Carmel Sheerin and The Ravens are back in Ballymahon"s Bog Lane Theatre on Thursday, December 16, next for what promises to be another great night of music with one of the midlands" most popular acts. Carmel Sheerin and The Ravens are backboned by a family that is steeped in music and has been at the forefront of the music scene in the heart of Ireland for the past few decades. Four of the multi talented family are represented in Carmel Sheerin and The Ravens. Carmel (Lead Vocals), Danny (Acoustic and Vocals), Des (Double Base and Vocals) and Tom (Mandolin and Vocals) have joined up with Jonathan Toman, an extremely talented banjo player, and are soaring to new heights both on the national and international scene with their breathtaking, contemporary sound. Featuring Carmel on lead vocals and the band singing clean harmonies rooted in bluegrass, country and gospel music, the members still write their own material and collaborate with top American and Irish bluegrass songwriters, including Tim O"Brien, Charlie McGettigan and Kevin Sheerin. Carmel, Danny, Des and Tom Sheerin learned from their parents, Dan and Mary Sheerin, who sang professionally and gave their children a love for classic country music and harmony singing. In September 2006 the band began the recording of their second album, due for release early 2008, in Nashville, Tennessee, again with multi-Grammy producer Bil VornDick, who has signed them to a publishing deal. As the #1 European Bluegrass Band 2005-2006, voted by the European Bluegrass Music Association (EBMA), they represented Europe in Nashville in September 2006, where they were selected by the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) to perform their original music at the World of Bluegrass Business Conference. They also got to present the award for Bluegrass Album of the Year at the IBMA Awards Ceremony 2006, which was staged at the infamous Grand Ole Opry. Carmel"s flair for delivering stirring, original material is backed by immaculate harmony singing and precise, steady musicianship. In August 2005 Carmel Sheerin and The Ravens released their debut CD, Runaway, recorded at Des Sheerin"s Shed Studio in Athlone, engineered by legendary producer Bil VornDick from Nashville. The album includes six originals, traditional and contemporary numbers, featuring the band"s tasteful harmonies and tight arrangements. Carmel Sheerin and The Ravens recently released their latest album, "Here with You". The new album consists eight original tracks the band"s unique sound and excellent musicianship has been winning over new fans everywhere. For bookings call noegopromotions on 086 4072441.