The band consisting of 20 Civil War re-enactors is named for a Union regiment comprised mostly of Irish immigrants, known for repelling Pickett's Charge in the Battle of Gerrysburg.
Clad in Union blue uniforms during performances, musicians and singers combine music with Civil War history lessons.
The CD features four original Irish Ballads, including the title track, written by one band member.
Other tracks include George R. Foot's Union anthem "The Battle Cry of Freedom," and a cover of the The Fureys' "Oro, Oro, Oro," as well as popular traditional Irish Folk songs "Roddy McCorly," "The Minstrel Boy," "Off to Philadelphia," and "God Save Ireland."
Proceeds from the sale of the CD will be donated to the Civil War Preservation Trust, America's Largest non-profit organization devoted to the preservation of Civil War battlefields, and other preservation/educational organizations.
Track List:
1. Welcome
2. Rock of Erin
3. Dawning of the Day
4. Prison Ships
5. County Down
6. Foggy Dew
7. Roddy McCorley
8. Battle Cry of Freedom
9. Soldier Boy
10. Angelus Bell
11. Oro, Oro, Oro
12. My Son John
13. Off To Philadelphia
14. Shady Grove
15. Mara Lyn
16. God Save Ireland
17. Minstrel Boy
18. Back Home in Derry
19. A Soldier's Song
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