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Their disc "too bad for heaven, too good for hell..." includes wonderfully harmonious Gaelic vocals, both Scots and Irish versions, and crisp instrumental sets led by flute, whistle, or bouzouki. Lead singer Nancy Johnston has a velvety voice reminiscent of Dolores Keane's, used to great effect on the propulsive Scottish waulking song "Seallaibh Curaigh Eoghainn"
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THE FOLK SONG MAGAZINE
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CRAICMORE, "too bad for heaven, too good for hell..."
Celtic quartet Craicmore's latest CD is a rich, absorbing listening experience from the get-go, anchored by John MacAdams' driving guitar and Nancy Johnstons' lovely, deep alto voice.   The band's beautiful arrangements and sensitive interplay, and MacAdams' innovative production combine to create and album that's as contemporary as it is timeless.

                   
             
 

...they return with the intriguingly titled Too Bad for Heaven, Too Good for Hell. Now a four piece with Nancy Johnston's impressively calm vocals leading the pack, Craicmore mixes Irish and Scots traditional songs and tunes with American contemporary folk elements.

Much of Too Bad for Heaven, Too Good for Hell finds a band in transition and creating their own identity-the results are most impressive. Los Angeles the cool epicenter of Southern California is an unlikely haven for Celtic Music and Craicmore is one of the better outfits treading the boards therein.
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Billings Outpost - March 16, 2006
By Scott Prinzing
The highlight of the show was an a cappella duet by Johnston and MacAdams in a difficult and often rapid-fire Gaelic song of ancient harmony.

Nancy Johnston and John MacAdams, handled most of the vocals, as well as bodhran and guitar. Simon Watkins, played the most integral bass guitar I recall hearing in a Celtic band. Dave Champagne masterfully played pennywhistle, flute and bagpipes. Occasionally, they would break into four-part harmony.
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Presenters' Reviews
  
   

Shanghai Pudong Cultural Development Co. LTD
Shanghai, Peoples Republic of China
Yongping Du - Manager of International Items

  

"On behalf of Shanghai Pudong Cultural Development Co. LTD, we'd like to say thank you for your wonderful show in Shanghai, also, we'd like to express our admiration and respect for your professional ethic!

               Though it has been over 2 weeks, your excellent show had left us deep impression. We still remember your performance, which was so perfect and brilliant that we couldn't help missing them in our dream! It seems to happen just yesterday!"
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Ruth B. Shannon Center for the Performing Arts
Whittier, California
David C. Palmer - Manager
"It was a true pleasure having CRAICMORE at the Ruth B. Shannon Center for the Performing Arts at Whittier College. I can't tell you how many of our audience members came up to me to say things like "...they were WONDERFUL..." and "..you HAVE to bring them back..." And I have to agree! The show was fun, full of great music, good humor and wonderful stories and legends of the holiday. I really couldn't have asked for more. But wait, there WAS more! The school outreach program in the morning was one of the most well organized programs that we have ever presented here. The teacher packet that you provided was really perfect. The amount of interaction with the children worked to perfection. And the inclusion of geographical and cultural connections really helped broaden the appeal of this show. I truly look forward to having you back."
                         
             

Blackfoot Performing Arts Center
 Blackfoot, ID
Susan Mann - Entertainment Coordinator

 "Tonight, at the Celtic Yuletide Celebration concert, the people walking out are just raving about CRAICMORE and what a great time they had. We're happy they're here and we'd love to have them back."
                         
Blackfoot Performing Arts Center
 Blackfoot, ID
Allen Tripp - Theater Manager

"Wow, that was a fantastic show. The mixture of Celtic and Christmas music really makes for a great concert. All the different instruments, with the bagpipes, the Celtic harp, everything, it was a great show, I really liked it."

     
"CRAICMORE had a wonderful Christmas Program, as the audience was leaving I had so many people stop and say thank you so much. It was such a nice take on Christmas, a different look at Christmas. We couldn't have been happier with CRAICMORE, we totally enjoyed them."
CAM-PLEX
Gillette, WY
Linda Dvorak - Arts in Education Coordinator
 
                                 
Lancaster Performing Arts Center
Lancaster, California
Mary Tanner - Performing Arts Manager
"I want to express my appreciation for your wonderful concert. The superb musicianship of Craicmore was thoroughly appreciated by our audience, all of the feedback was positive. From a presenters point of view I appreciate the ease of booking Craicmore, your willingness to work with me to make the concert happen was really a joy. Craicmore was a huge financial as well as artistic success. I hope that you will consider a return engagement."
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Pendleton Center For the Arts
Pendleton, Oregon
Margorie Iburg - Chair, Performing Arts Committee
"In reviewing the performances at the Pendleton Center for the Arts, one of the most outstanding and memorable was that given by Craicmore. This group of delightful professionals brought their wonderful music to this community with light hearts and open minds. They were warmly received and the evening was completely enjoyable."
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Vern Patrick Elementary School - Redmond, OR
Webpage posted from a "Celtic Connections"
Arts In Education Residency
 
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