All Songs/Compositions written by : Kevin Doherty
Tracks
| 1. | Need For You |
| 2. | Is This The Summer |
| 3. | Strange Weather |
| 4. | Mary J |
| 5. | Embrace me |
| 6. | Feel Skin |
| 7. | All Aboard |
| 8. | Rains Down Trouble |
| 9. | I'm On My Way |
| 10. | Paradise |
| 11. | Not Before Time |
Players |
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| Kevin Doherty | Guitar - vocal - harmonica | |
| Gerry O' Connor | Violin - guitar - mandolin | |
| Aaron Hurwitz | Hammond organ - piano - accordian - vocals | |
| Randy Ciarlante | Drums - percussion | |
| Mike J Dunn | Bass | |
| Scott Petito | Bass | |
| Barry Sless | Pedal Steel | |
| Marie Spinosa | Vocals | |
| Amy Helm | Vocals | |
| Rick Danko | Bass on "Mary J" |
Kevin Doherty - (c)1999 - All Songs : Strange Weather Songs (c)-(p) Key Recordings
Produced by: Aaron Hurwitz
Engineers: Aaron Hurwitz and Scott Petito
Mixed by Aaron Hurwitz - NRS Studios : West Hurley,NY
Recorded in : Woodstock,NY
NRS Recording Studios : West Hurley,NY
Mastered by : Robin Robins, Mid Atlantic Digital, Enniskillen
Design : Red Dog
Photography : Paul McCarthy
Special Thanks: Ballantine Communications, Markertek -
The Clubhouse - Beth Reineke
CONTACT: Key Recordings - PO Box 6715, Dublin 8 Ireland
E-MAIL: Key Recordings
BIO/REVIEWS
- Biography -
Kevin Doherty joined the acclaimed Irish Band from Dublin, "Four Men & A Dog" in 1990 and toured extensively throughout Europe as well as the United States, Australia, etc. as their main songwriter, he recorded 18 of his original songs on their three cd's.
In the review of the "Four Men & A Dog" CD - "Dr. A's Secret Remedies" (1995) Living Tradition : quotes "In Kevin Doherty, they have a singer/songwriter more than capable of translating traditional folk influences into a highly persuasive an contemporay form. From Hot Press (Review of Long Roads cd) 1996 : "In Kevin Doherty, the Dogs have a real find, his song writing is hugely impressive."
In 1996, Kevin's song "Donegal Breeze" was recorded by Mary Black on her album "Circus". As quoted by the "The Irish Times" The album's most obvious brush with divinity - "Donegal Breeze"
In 1998, "THE BAND" released "Jubilation" their 10th studio album on which Kevin Doherty collaborated on the second song of the cd "Don't Wait". Jubilation was chosen pick of the week as the best new cd by People Magazine... Oct. 12th issue.
Aaron Hurwitz, producer of "THE BAND's" three cd's, Jericho, High On The Hog and Jubilation and "The Four Men and A Dog's" CD. Dr. A's Secret Remedies, and "Long Roads" produced the excellent "Strange Weather", twelve songs by Kevin Doherty, which features Rick Danko from the legendary group "THE BAND".
HOT PRESS - (Ireland) by Siobahn Long
Seems like downtown Buncrana and upstate New York aren't so far apart after all. At least not on Kevin Doherty's map. He manages to tiptoe between both with a dexterity that'd have been the envy of Astaire. In fact, Strange Weather is the ultimate in biolocation; all the wilderness of Donegal fused with the langorousness of Woodstock. Kevin Doherty's travels have surely taken him to interesting places. Doherty's debut has him taking deep breaths that he somehow never quite managed on the midst of Four Men and A Dog. Strange Weather's pace is infinitely more considered, it's identity more rooted, and it's palette considerably more eclectic than anything Kevin Doherty has captured in studio before. It's discriminating mix of loping guitars and understated vocals. "Need For You" launches the album with an able magnum against the prow. With a guitar that's more louche but still reminiscent of Luka Bloom's patented driven style, it exits stage left with a deftly naked harmonica, courtesy of Doherty himself. From there on,Strange Weather meanders along a route that wears many of it's influences baldly on it's sleeve ; it doesn't take a bionic ear to spot the Neil Young influences on "Is This The Summer" or The Band's on "Mary J". (both spiritual and tangible in the form of Rick Danko) and "Need For You". But the real meat and potatoes of the album are saved for later. "Feel Skin" is a sublime do-wop in disguise, a gentle meditation on lovemaking with Doherty's voice whispering the kind of sensuality that, previously, only Leonard Cohen has conjured. After that we're in Van territory, on "All Aboard". Aaron Hurwitz's Hammond and Randy Ciarlante's muted percussion echo Doherty's insistent repeated meanderings, punctured by stalwart Gerry O'Connor's weaving violin. And that's when Kevin Doherty enters the fourth dimension; in the company of "Dog" partner Gerry O'Connor . It's here that the full depth and breadth of his songwriting and singing shine incandescently. Strange Weather delivers on all it's promises. Doherty's a fine force to be reckoned with now that he's at the steering wheel. And the beauty of it is that he's steering well clear of all primary routes.
SUNDAY TIMES - (Ireland) by TCL Kevin Doherty formerly a member of the supercharged folk band Four Men and A Dog, has slipped the leash and produced a debut solo offering far removed from his previous efforts. There is a disctinct Americana/roots feeling to the songs, which conjures up the image of a lone singer-songwriter creating music in the shadow of THE BAND. It is not too surprising, therefore, to discover the album was recorded at Woodstock area studios and produced by Mercury Rev engineer Aaron Hurwitz. The Band connection is taken further by the guest appearance of Helm and Rick Danko. Depsite the obvious influences (Bob Dylan, Van Morrison and Leonard Cohen also filter throughout) the record stands up on it's own. Doherty has a finely attuned ear for modern beat poetry of isolation; songs such as "Embrace Me" and "Paradise " highlight how good the Donegal man can be when he has the bit between his teeth.
IRISH TIMES - (Ireland) by Joe Breen
Maybe it came from the Atlantic Winds that bombard his native Donegal, but Kevin Doherty's muse most certainly had an American twang, to judge by his highly promising debut. A former member of the folk group Four Men and A Dog, Doherty has turned his back on Celtic rhythms to remake himself in the rock 'n' roll tradition. Recorded in Woodstock, NY, the music strives for intimacy and warmth, and there is something disarmingly naive about the whole affair. The lo-fi sound sets off the earnest mood of the songs well, with rich sweeping organ adding the reassuring touch. There are echoes of early Van Morrison, Paul Brady, and John Prine among other influences. On one level, the music is dated but, with time, many of Doherty's songs have a habit sneaking up on you.