EAMONN DOWD (BalconyTV)

BALCONYTV.COM 22/12/2006
PRESENTED BY PAULINE FREEMAN
Eamonn Dowd and the Racketeers are something of a genuine underground phenomena. Between solo and band gigs, Dowd usually plays up to 100 shows a year. In fact, he's just returned from a five-week tour of Canada and the US. The recently released 4th album, "Silver and Dust" is out now on German independent, Cannery Row Records. It features 13 great songs by the Dublin-based songwriter, very ably backed up his regular Racketeers crew and various guest musicians. The album was recorded by veteran Paul Thomas, best known for his work with Thin Lizzy and early U2.
"Silver and Dust" continues with even more assurance in the Americana/ alternative country rock'n'roll direction taken by the band on "Exit Hellsville" (2004) and has received favourable reviews from the U.K., Germany, and The Netherlands. While influences like Johnny Cash and Steve Earle come to mind, a lyrical darkness permeates the bands' roots infused rock 'n' roll with Dowd's haggard vocal delivering his uniquely twisted tales. The new album is available from cdbaby.com

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