Kieran Kane's new CD Somewhere Beyond the Roses is out July 28. The first solo album from Kieran since 2002's Shadows on the Ground, the new CD features 11 new songs, including 4 written by Kieran, as well as several co-writes with David Francey, David Olney and John Hadley, and a cover of Little Walter's "Tell Me Mama."

Joining Kieran and his banjo on the CD are Deanna Varagona (from Lambchop) on baritone sax, Richard Bennett on electric guitar, and Lucas Kane on percussion, while David Olney contributes vocals on "Don't Try to Fight It." The cover was designed by Kieran's daughter Lucy Kane. You can preorder the CD here. Watch for news about downloads soon!

 
Fats Kaplin has a new CD out, Fats Kaplin's World of Wonder Down Under. This gorgeous CD features Fats on fiddle, mandolin, guitar and more. He's joined by his wife, Kristi Rose, on vocals on two songs, as well as instrumental backup from Kieran Kane, Lucas Kane, George Bradfute, Mikcey Grimm and Dave Jacques. Produced for the 2009 Australian Kane Welch Kaplin tour, the CD is available for a limited time from CD Baby. You can hear sound samples there, as well...beautiful!

 
Kevin Welch wrote the song "Marysville" for the victims of the terrible bushfire which destroyed the Australian town and killed many of its residents. Kane Welch Kaplin. recorded it while on their Australian tour. All profits from the sale of this download will go towards the fire victims. Like the other singles, this is 99 cents US. The single is also available on a benefit CD put out by the St. Vincent de Paul Society Victorian Disaster Appeal, After the Fire, which is available in stores in Australia. It was recorded at Salt Studio and is distributed by Shock Records, both of which donated their services as part of the relief effort. Visit the Downloads page to get a copy of the song and help the residents of Maryville.

 
Kane Welch Kaplin contributed a song, "Don't Try to Fight It," to Voices of a Grateful Nation. Voices is a nationwide project designed to incorporate the power of music and popular culture to mobilize our country's compassionate spirit. The goal of this 2-disc compilation is to raise money and bring awareness to our country's proud veterans that suffer from brain damage or Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome (PTSD).

Other artists on the compilation include Jimmy LaFave, Ray Benson, Terri Hendrix, Dustin Welch, Walt and Tina Wilkins, Michael Martin Murphey and more.

Check it out on I-Tunes! Or find out more about the project at www.voicesofagratefulnation.org or www.myspace.com/icehousewelcomehomeproject.

 
New albums have been added to the downloads page! The newest additions are A Night of Reckoning, featuring all of the Dead Reckoners (Kevin Welch, Kieran Kane, Harry Stinson, Tammy Rogers, Mike Henderson, Fats Kaplin and Alison Prestwood) and Kieran's solo album Find My Way Home. We've also added one of Kieran's albums with Jamie O'Hara, The O'Kanes...this one is hard to find on CD so check it out!

 
Kane Welch Kaplin were nominated for 2008 Duo/Group of the Year by the Americana Music Association. This is their second nomination for the award. This year, the other nominees included Alison Krauss and Robert Plant (the winners), The Drive-By Truckers, and the Avett Brothers. Kane Welch Kaplin performed at a Showcase event during the conference.

 
All Kane Welch Kaplin albums as well as selected ones from Kevin, Kieran or both are now available for download right here on DeadReckoningRecords.com, as well as at KevinWelch.com. You can see what's available at our Downloads page or click on your favorite album on the Music page to buy one. Single songs are available for 99 cents US and albums for $10 US. We're adding other CDs often so check back if the one you want isn't listed yet.

 
Kane Welch Kaplin, the self-titled new cd from the group made up of Kieran Kane, Kevin Welch, Fats Kaplin and Lucas Kane, peaked at #3 on the Americana chart. "We want people to finally understand that we're a band," says Kevin about the title, "not just three solo artists playing for the hell of it."

Kane Welch Kaplin, the group's third release, weaves a driving beat through the poetic lyricism of Kieran and Kevin's portraits of lost friends ("Last Lost Highway"), lonely hotel rooms ("Red Light Blinking") and determined rebirth ("Ain't Gonna Do It"). Fats and Lucas add a subtle beauty that brings emotion to the forefront. “I think the record sounds more austere and a little darker, maybe kind of reflective, looking back on things, life,” says Kieran.

Want to know more? Check out the Music section.

 
Fats Kaplin recently released a new solo instrumental album, The Fatman Cometh. Recorded at George Bradfute's Tone Chapparal, the album features twelve new tracks, both traditional and original. Special guests include Kieran Kane, Mickey Grimm and Paul Burch. The graphics on this special limited edition were done by the legendary Hatch Show Print company in Nashville. Order it now from Village Records!

 
Critics are raving about the Blue Rose Cafe cd, A Reunion and Tribute to Pat Long, featuring Kevin Welch. AnnMarie Harrington, of TakeCountryBack.com, says "The musicianship and harmony vocals from the entire band are nothing short of breathtaking." Read the entire review! Find out more, or order the CD at the Blue Rose Cafe website.

The two-DVD set of the Blue Rose Cafe reunion concert featuring Kevin Welch is still available at the BRC site, including not only the tribute concert, but also Kevin's opening solo set, a BRC slide show, and audio tracks of Pat Long singing. Perhaps the most unique part is footage of the band's rehearsal, when these old friends played together for the first time in nearly 30 years. Watching them work out harmonies and solos and discuss arrangements gives a new insight into how it all came together.