Traditional and Original Irish music from singer / songwriter Roger Drawdy. Roger has put together a brilliant ensemble of players with his band, The Firestarters. Their driving sound and intense vocal harmonies will get... more » your feet moving to their rich and rhythmic original style. As a group they are rock solid with passionate, energetic performances that leave audiences howling for more.« less
Traditional and Original Irish music from singer / songwriter Roger Drawdy. Roger has put together a brilliant ensemble of players with his band, The Firestarters. Their driving sound and intense vocal harmonies will get your feet moving to their rich and rhythmic original style. As a group they are rock solid with passionate, energetic performances that leave audiences howling for more.
CD Reviews
Top Notch
Jim | Cincinnati, OH | 10/11/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I haven't heard music that I really enjoy listening to and thats sets my feet to dancing like Roger Drawdy and the Firestarters in a long time. I saw them at the Celtic Festival in Cincinnati a few weeks ago. I had visited the various other music groups and was on my way out when I heard their music and saw a lot of people around the tent. They were all tapping their feet and really into this group. No other performance I saw set the crowd afire like this group. One review said the Cd is not like being there and that is true of any music performance. But if you like rock or Celtic you'll love this CD. I liked it all. I am in process of buying other cds by this group."
Good Band
Andrew Short | Dayton | 03/18/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Ive heard these guys in person at Jack Quinns, it was alot of fun espacially after a ballgame. This album is a great composition of some of their best songs. You should give these guys a listen if you are in Cincin."
No Kidding
Robert Pinkerton | Norwood, OH USA | 08/01/2002
(4 out of 5 stars)
"I am the percussionist with Roger Drawdy and The Firestarters and I am glad that our reviewer from Chicago enjoyed our live show enough to purchase a CD. We try to keep our live shows exciting and fun and that energy is difficult to capture on a studio disk. But to be fair even the best recording of a band is going to move you less than being there. I am sorry to hear he didn't enjoy our original material as much as the traditional songs but I thought I would quote a portion of a recent review in City Beat Magazine by Mike Breen. "Touched is an excellent showcase for the group's acoustic-based, groove-driven Celtic songs. Tight, fervent performance is key, but of special note is Drawdy's keen songwriting abilities, which capture the mystique of the genre beautifully." We always hope people will enjoy our music but if you don't just return the CD to me and I'll refund your money. Sincerely,Robert Pinkerton
Bodhran, Roger Drawdy and The Firestarters"
Who are you kidding! What a great album!
B. Andi Brick | Chicago IL | 02/22/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If you hear this CD you will likely fall in love with this band and their sound. Their original songs (which I personally favor as their best) are nostalgic and touching... their covers are powerfull and energizing. You would have to be deaf to not enjoy this CD (which apparently some people are... and thats OKAY). Not only do I recommend this album but check out their website and take a good look at the rest of their music. If you can- see them live- they are always a fabulous show! I have never been let down by this charming and poetic Irish band. Each album is full of heart, life, and passion."
Track Listings (12) - Disc #1