My good friend, the great Irish fiddle player, Randal Bays, was sitting in my kitchen playing incredible Celtic music one night, on guitar. I knew that Randal had been trained as a classical guitarist, but what I heard that night really blew me away. I suggested he make a recording. That is exactly what he did.

The CD Oyster Light is truly a gem; not only does it show Randal’s virtuosity on the guitar, it is also a melodic journey, full or richness and emotion. The phrasing and texture is tasteful and full; the choice of material is varied in terms of key signature and rhythm.

Randal adds extra depth and richness to the sound with an overlay of violin and viola, and the New York cellist Abby Newton adds exquisite cello lines.

If you love good Celtic music, I highly recommend this CD to you.

Matt Stamell

You can find his CD at our location in Amherst, MA or visit his website: http://www.randalbays.com