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Now and Then is a combination of my very first album, “Collage,” recorded in the early 1980’s, and some original songs I’ve written in memory of and tribute to family, friends, and notable Irish men. My grand-parents, George and Kathryn O’Neill, and my parents, Richard and Miriam O’Neil, introduced me to the beautiful St. Lawrence River before I could walk. “Ode to the St. Lawrence” was written in their memories. My grandmother, Margaret Cullen O’Neil, and her mother, Emma Lockwood Cullen, instilled in me a love of music, parties, and fun. “Honky Tonk Grandma” is theirs. Thank you to Jackie Kaspersin, who gave me the idea for the song. “The Vacation Song” is for my husband, Frank, who has always let me be myself......even though I’m sure he has rolled his eyes a few times. “Col. Patrick O’Rorke” was the first Irish man to graduate from West Point. His family moved to Rochester, NY, from Ireland when Patrick was a lad. He led the brigade of Irish soldiers from New York State that played a major role in winning the Battle at Gettysburg. He was killed in that battle. “Michael Collins” was the architect of the treaty that formed the Republic of Ireland, although that agreement left the northern counties still under the rule of England. Because of that treaty, some of his closest supporters then turned against him and planned an ambush of his car as he drove home to Clonakilty in Co. Cork to celebrate the holidays. He was assassinated along the road and a small, white cross now stands at the spot of the attack. He was nicknamed “The Big Fellow.” A special thank you to the “Clinking Choir,” who so generously gave of their time and partied so that this CD could be possible. Slainte! Thank you also to the great assembly of family, friends, and children who sang the background on the last verse of “Song for Judith.” Hope you enjoy my music…….”Now and Then.” Peg Peg Dolan, acoustic guitar, bodhran, vocals, backing vocals with David Accorso drums George Botticelli keyboards, backing vocals, bass Jerry Brongo keyboards, Steinway piano David Coons drums Bill Goodness drums Rick Johnson drums Tom Johnson Steinway piano Al Keltz acoustic and electric guitars, pedal steel guitar Ben Mac An Tuile mandolin, Irish whistles Maeve Mac An Tuile bass Carol Mulligan backing vocals Chuck Parnell bass, backing vocals Tom Price acoustic lead guitar, backing vocals Kristine Seewagen background vocals Recorded, Engineered, Mixed, and Mastered by Dave Kaspersin, Sharon Whaley, Aaron Ripley at Dynamic Recording, Rochester, NY Producers: Peg Dolan, Dave Kaspersin, Aaron Ripley Cover Artwork: Jeanne Ebert Graphics and Layout: Jackie Kaspersin “Now” photo: Alec Bischoff, Ultimate Images Traycard photo of the St. Lawrence: Peg Dolan “Then” photo of young Peg and Margaret Cullen O’Neil by Peg’s father, Richard “Rich” O’Neil
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