★★★★★
I'm not really sure when Irish and Celtic music became such a holiday staple. Growing up in my Irish-American household, Christmas was the time of the year when my folks passed over their well-worn Chieftains records in favor of more traditional holiday fare. But I'm not complaining, since these days December usually ushers in more than a few records that I wouldn't mind finding under the tree...
- www.globalrhythm.com
2009-06-12
★★★★★
It's pretty rare that any good comes of signing a traditional Celtic band to a major record label. In this case, the results have been mixed but generally good...
- music.aol.com
2008-08-27
★★★★★
Their first album as an ensemble is also one of the finest American Irish records ever. It features dance music, airs, and songs sung by Cathy Ryan.
- music.aol.com
2008-08-27
★★★★★
Cherish the Ladies' major-label debut, Threads of Time, is a terrific collection that balances traditional Celtic and Irish folk with original material that captures the spirit of classic Celtic. Being on a major doesn't dilute the group's music, and the record is as enchanting and wonderful as any of their previous albums.
- music.aol.com
2008-08-27
★★★★★
This followup to The Back Door is another marvelous display of tight group playing and soloing. Johnny Cunningham produced it.
- music.aol.com
2008-08-27
★★★★★
Christmas music lends itself so well to Celtic instrumentation that it's virtually impossible not to get caught up in the spirit of the season. The Irish-American quintet Cherish the Ladies, originally conceived for a concert series by Mick Maloney for the Ethnic Folk Arts Center and the National Endowment for the Arts, tackles the crowded yuletide release onslaught with a warmth and elegance that should find the delightful On Christmas Night a popular holiday favorite for years to come...
- music.aol.com
2008-08-27
★★★★★
The Celtic folk ensemble known as Cherish the Ladies is made up of a number of talented female musicians who play accordions, flutes, whistles, fiddles, and more. The members are Joanie Madden, Mary Coogan, Mary Rafferty, Heidi Talbot, Donna Long, and Marie Reilly. This award-winning group has done a lot of instrumental work, but these ladies can also sing in harmony together -- quite nicely, in fact. That said, there are still a few instrumental numbers on here to be had...
- music.aol.com
2008-08-27