Gingham Down

Traditional song from around the world (England, Scotland, Italy, Quebec and ex-Soviet Georgia) mostly in original arrangements by members of Muldoon’s Picnic. Includes three shapenote (Sacred Harp) songs.

Released summer 2008.

The eccentric album name is something of a mystery, typical of the group’s quirky sense of humour.

“A fascinating . . . whistle-stop Cook’s Tour of acappella musics. Tonally, each member of the group is commendably secure and individual are lines firmly and confidently managed with a keen sense of each one’s place within the overall scheme of things . . . there’s a sure-footed and healthily alfresco feel to this idiosyncratic musical picnic that’s very winning” (David Kidman, NetRhythms.com)

“Anyone who has seen their live stage act will know that their presentation is lively and fun loving as well as highly professional and this atmosphere comes across well on this recording.” (Derek Gifford, Folk Northwest magazine)