In her fourth solo recording (Named a "Top 10 Folk Release of 2000" by the Boston Globe), Connie Dover brings together the moving ballads of the British Isles and places them side by side with American folk songs that grew out of the Celtic tradition. These are the songs that crossed the ocean in the hearts of immigrants to bloom anew on the American frontier: songs of adventure, longing and hope. Dover's pure, powerful voice is showcased in rich acoustic accompaniment by legendary instrumentalists from both sides of the Atlantic. Performed with rare emotional depth, The Border of Heaven reveals the Celtic-American musical connection as we've never heard it before. With vision and grace, Connie Dover takes listeners to the border of heaven and beyond.

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Musicians: Connie Dover Vocals Phil Cunningham Piano, Accordion, Penny Whistles Johnny Cunningham Fiddle Jerry O'Sullivan Uilleann Pipes John Catchings Cello Dave Pomeroy Fretless bass Craig Duncan Hammered dulcimer Bob Burns Upright bass Russ Barenburg Guitar Jerry Douglas Dobro Roger Landes Bouzouki Skip Gorman Fiddle, Vocal Paddy League Percussion Zan McLeod Guitar With special guests: John Hartford Banjo Arthur Shortbull Eagle Bone Whistle		Selections: The Blessing 499k Sweet Betsy from Pike 551k I Am Going to the West 715k The Streets of Laredo Lord Franklin An Spailpín Fanach Last Night by the River472k The Water is Wide 429k or 609k Wondrous Love Winter's Night643k My Dearest Dear Brother Green AU sound clip: Netscape and Internet Explorer support this without a plugin MP3 sound clip: much better quality, requires a special plugin Sound clips will take 4-8 minutes to download with a 28.8 modem
Produced by Phil Cunningham