 Celtic Woman Forum
 Profile of stars_at_dawn
 Show Posts
Messages
 Messages |
Topics |
Attachments
This section allows you to view all posts made by this member. Note that you can only see posts made in areas you currently have access to.
Messages - stars_at_dawn
1
« on: May 01, 2026, 09:58:40 PM »
Here’s the signed CD. Sorry I was so late in posting it. And yes, my room is a mess…sorry about that.
I didn’t even notice it was signed at first because of how the gold blended in with the cover!
2
« on: May 01, 2026, 08:19:15 PM »
Wow. The thought of that is…oddly terrifying. Kate’s a pretty great violinist. And it’s weird to think that she’d be gone so soon.
Now, it is entirely possible that she just worded this post oddly and she really is just speaking of the end of this tour. There’s only one show left. But it is really worded strangely.
My first thought would be that Tara would be coming back, but both her Instagram bio and her website say she left in 2025. But it would be rather strange to have another brand new violinist so early after the previous one joined. Ciara was already rather odd, her and Kate is bizarre. That makes me think Kate is staying. I don’t think it would be very good for CW if we lost three violinists in less than a year.
3
« on: April 26, 2026, 09:27:04 PM »
There were more Decade lineups than I have friends, but I don’t think we’ve mentioned Éabha during this tour much. What did she have as solos? I know she sang Harry’s Game during the Destiny tour at some point, did she also sing this during this tour? Or did she just sing her Destiny solos?
Eabha sang Newgrange but for that fall tour when she joined that song was changed into a duet between her and Mairead Carlin. It's the first time Eabha sang Isle of Hope, Isle of Tear's. My guess is her second solo was How can I Keep From Singing.
Here is a clip that has the Newgrange Duet, Eabha is ABSOLUTELY!  !!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0s-PzHr_cqw
Wow, Éabha sounds incredible!!! Of course, Mairéad does as well, but Éabha has such a special magic to her. I didn’t know she did Isle Of Hope then! Thanks for clarifying.
4
« on: April 25, 2026, 08:22:29 PM »
There were more Decade lineups than I have friends, but I don’t think we’ve mentioned Éabha during this tour much. What did she have as solos? I know she sang Harry’s Game during the Destiny tour at some point, did she also sing this during this tour? Or did she just sing her Destiny solos?
5
« on: April 24, 2026, 09:34:04 AM »
Hi! I agree that Lisa's version is amazing!
However, my personal favorite iof The Voice s Megan's. I don't think it is on an album, but she did it in this show here in 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPJ55ldbl3U
Around the 14:53 time.
It has such a airy, yet strong feel to it, in my opinion.
Thoughts?
I love her version too! I didn't know she'd covered it when I made this poll. It's interesting seeing the different approaches different singers have when singing this! I'll probably have to redo this poll at some point, as there's been so many different versions.
6
« on: April 22, 2026, 10:36:20 PM »
Thank you so much! I have not seen them live, but maybe someday. Have either of you seen them live and, if so, how many times?
Oh yes, Dawning of the Day with Mairead was so beautiful. Although, I have to say, the way Chloe days, "Young man, don't bring me blame," brings me chills every single time! Speaking of stage presence, Chloe has it too!
Honestly, one of the main reasons the Postcards albums one of my favorites is because of the way they recorded music videos in Oreland to go with the songs. So pretty and well done, in humble opinion.
Yes, Over the Rainbow this tour is so gorgeous. Their voices blend so well, they sound like rippling water.
Thanks for the warm welcome!!!!
I’ve only seen them live once on their Christmas tour last year. It was magical! Mairéad is so incredible in person. I have a somewhat more detailed account of my experience on the Toured section of the 2025 board. I agree with you on Chloë’s singing during Dawning Of The Day. It’s one of my favourite moments in the entire album. (That and The Lakes Of Pontchartrain). I noticed when watching some of A New Journey that she sings directly to the listener.
7
« on: April 22, 2026, 09:07:07 PM »
@stars_at_dawn
Oh wow. Thanks for the research. I think you are the resident expert on BIIRD then. I am also wondering if maybe some of the girls don't want to tour, but maybe will rejoin when back in Ireland.
Oh, thank you! That’s a good insight on touring…do we know who all toured with Ed Sheeran? It seems that there’s been more members who have at least collaborated with BIIRD. They’ve following 15 people, and minus @absolutelilt, which is a collaboration between members Lisa and Niamh. I think before Hannah was their drummer, someone named Siân Monaghan ( https://www.instagram.com/siany_drumsutm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==) served that role. And it seems that Laura Jo and Laura Doherty are in fact different people ( https://www.instagram.com/_lauradoherty_?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==). I think the latter has been a member longer than Laura Jo has, though, as she played guitar in one of their music videos. I believe Nicole Lonergan is a newer member as well ( https://www.instagram.com/nicolelonergan_?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==). I do wish BIIRD would announce each new member, though. Things have gotten confusing 😭.
8
« on: April 22, 2026, 04:26:36 PM »
Welcome!!!  It’s great to have a new member. I wholeheartedly agree with you about Mairéad Carlin. Her presence speaks to the soul. She was absolutely mesmerising when I saw her live, and the craziest part is that she seems so humble about it! Have you ever seen them live? (No judgement if you haven’t, I hadn’t either when I came here, just curious)
9
« on: April 22, 2026, 02:01:20 PM »
Hi!
Here is a full video of them doing it! https://www.facebook.com/share/v/15miDrDEhNF/
I hope the link works!
Thanks!
Thank you for the link!! It’s amazing to see a new member!!! Welcome!! Feel free to introduce yourself in the New Members board! Hope you enjoy your time here and that said time is plentiful!
10
« on: April 22, 2026, 01:47:32 PM »
It looks like there are only 8 members of BIIRD now, according to this article. (It was 11 before.)
https://www.rrampt.com/event/biird-canada-and-usa-tour
That’s kind of sad. Maybe they just forgot to mention the others??
Who exactly did we lose and what instruments did they play? I hope the Shruti box player is still around. Do any BIIRD connoisseurs know?
So it seems that the three missing members are 1. Aisling Sage, who plays fiddle and whose collaborations include Lord Of The Dance. Here’s the BIIRD post introducing her https://www.instagram.com/p/C5ldhc9M2CZ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkhttps://www.instagram.com/aisling_sage?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== This is her account. She’s still tagged BIIRD in her bio but it seems she’s touring with someone else this summer. 2. Claire Loughran, who plays fiddle and harp (which it seems as though every member of BIIRD plays, even if not with the group?). Here’s BIIRD’s post introducing her: https://www.instagram.com/p/C51JZm2siJx/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkAnd https://www.instagram.com/claire_lough?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== is her Instagram. She also has BIIRD tagged in her bio and her last post was with them. So I don’t know what that’s about. 3. Aoife Kelly, who plays cello and—you guessed it!—fiddle. Interestingly, on their post introducing her ( https://www.instagram.com/p/C5_a7wQMx8r/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link), BIIRD mentioned that members would come and go, so maybe she was never intended to be with them for long. The cello is lovely, though, so that is kind of a shame. At least the Shruti box player is here. Aoife ( https://www.instagram.com/aoifekmusic_?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==) does not have BIIRD tagged in her bio, and her latest post didn’t mention them at all, so that ship might have sailed. I also noticed that the article mentioned a member, Laura Doherty, who I believe normally goes by Laura Jo, but they might have replaced her with someone also named Laura…? But I think they’re the same person. You know, BIIRD’s post mentioning how they’re a collective says they want to amplify traditional Irish musicians everywhere, and their drummer is Dutch…maybe I have a chance at joining BIIRD someday 🤔
11
« on: April 22, 2026, 01:06:12 PM »
Alright let me see if I can come up with anything ;-)
How about this... this member has filled in the most for anyone, any member  who is she?
Okay, I know I said I was going to stop answering for a bit, but no one else has chimed in and this is eating me up inside. It’s either Susan, Méav, Lynn, or Alex. Does the duration of the fill-in time matter? I’ll go with Susan because of Postcards From Ireland, second guess Méav.
12
« on: April 22, 2026, 12:52:12 PM »
Well, it won’t let me see the account without having Facebook, and I don’t want to make an account that I would never use again. But is this framed as a personal page or for music? It’s rare for public figures who take their spouse’s surname to also change their stage name. Then again, if someone was posing as her, it would be weird for them to use a different surname, unless this is some sort of twisted stalker fantasy thing and they’re trying to claim she’s married to them or something. Crazed “fans” have done worse.
I think Megan does have a partner, given a line in Mo Chroí “One day, you’ll meet a boy, and he’ll heal all your broken hearts.”
What else is shown on the account?
13
« on: April 21, 2026, 10:33:05 PM »
Who sang the main part of Óró Sé Do Bheatha ‘Bhaile on tour? I saw a YouTube comment saying it was Éabha, as she was the only vocalist fluent in Irish at the time. But I couldn’t find any definitive source on that…could they have split it up between them by verses? Susan dominated a lot of the Destiny songs as well (My Land as a key example), so could it have been her?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=at8L7DQw9Ds
This should probably help ; -)
That’s incredible!! Thank you!! Éabha especially sounds magical!! Then again, when doesn’t she?
14
« on: April 21, 2026, 07:52:10 PM »
Nice. The Toronto shows will do nicely location-wise. Not sure if the timing will work out yet, but it would be fun to see Ciara again, as well as Kate's sister Sal.
I hope you enjoy the show(s)! You’ll have to report to us when you’ve seen them. Should we make a new board for BIIRD, as we have boards for CaraNua, The Blue Belles, and the Celtic World Forum? Or was Ciara’s tenure with CW too short for that?
|
Show Posts