Maggie's Music: Al Petteway & Amy White

Al Petteway

The style is smooth, sweet and completely his own - an artful synthesis of Celtic/British ideas and tunings with American themes and drive. Winner of over two dozen Wammie Awards including "Artist of the Year" and "Musician of the Year,"from the Washington Area Music Association. Winner of"Indie" and "Grammy" awards, Al's flawless performances and signature guitar tone have become a legend. And there's more here than great technique! Al's work shows a brilliant convergence of many styles: mainly Celtic, there are also hints of progressive bluegrass, rock, blues, jazz and classical idioms. Must be heard to be believed!


Amy White

Featured artist on Golden Wing (MM229)
Amy White is a fresh new voice in the acoustic music world described as capturing the intelligence of Joni Mitchell, the richness of Mary Chapin Carpenter and the intimacy of Sarah McLachlan.


JazzTimes says "...just pure music... White continues to paint sumptuous portraits of life situations with a remarkable measure of clarity and color."


"Music of transporting power and beauty, lyricism and dynamics...a quietsoulfulness that continually draws in the listener." - The Washington Post

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Golden Wing - MM229
A celebration of songs and instrumentals. Songs tell stories of wings of a fairy from an age-old tale, or the wings of a blackbird from a traditional ballad or poem and flight of fancy and imagination; flight from fear; even flight in migration as a metaphor for loss and bittersweet nostalgia.

Music is original and from traditional sources with lyrics and music from poetry of Edna St. Vincent Millet and William Blake, traditional Irish ballads, songs by contemporary singer songwriters- Jessie Winchester and Carla Bonoff. Music highlights both Amy's voice and performances on mandolin and guitar; and with Al's Petteway's signature fingerstyle acoustic guitar- a sound that has become a legend. The instrumentals are a brilliant convergence of Celtic, with hints of progressive bluegrass, rock, country, blues, jazz and classical idioms combined with Amy's fresh new voice in the acoustic music world described as capturing the intelligence of Joni Mitchell, the richness of Mary Chapin Carpenter and the intimacy of Sarah McLachlan.

Musicians: Amy White ~ vocals, mandolin, guitar; Al Petteway ~ acoustic fingerstyle guitar, fretless bass, Irish Bouzouki,harmony vocals, percussion
Guest Musicians: Sally van Meter ~ dobro; Zac Leger ~ Uilleann pipes, Irish whistles

Track List

1. All The Way There (4:42)
2. Summer Sang in Me (4:37)
3. Golden Wing (3:29)
4. Raglan Road (4:55)
5. The Blackest Crow (4:40)
6. Let the Wind Carry You (4:33)
7. The Snows They Melt The Soonest (5:02)
8. If I Were a Blackbird (4:21)
9. Home (4:02)
10. Hide & Go Seek (3:19)
11. Tabby Wings (3:34)
12. Lagan Love (3:49)
13. Songbird (3:42)

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Winter Tidings - MM229
Al Petteway & Amy White, Grammy award winning artists, turn their talents to the celebration of the Holidays in their first national holiday release on Maggie's Music. It's a stunning follow up to the immensely popular Land of the Sky- music inspired by the Appalachian Mountains and A Scottish Christmas, featured on CBS-TV- Sunday Morning with Al Petteway.

"Simply one of the finest albums of Celtic-influenced music you are likely to hear... stunning... awesome... majestic..." - Dirty Linen Folk & World Music Magazine

Track List:

1. Breakin' up Christmas (4:10)
2. Joy to the World / The Gift (4:36)
3. The Holly and the Ivy (4:12)
4. Bring a Torch, Jeanette Isabella (3:07)
5. People Look East (3:21)
6. Cherry Tree Carol (5:06)
7. Into the Light (5:16)
8. Roving on a Winter's Night (5:27)
9. Aerial (3:49)
10. Gabriel's Message / I Wonder as I Wander (5:00)
11. A New Year's Carol / Sussex Carol / Tomorrow Will Be My Dancing Day (4:59)
12. Christ Child's Lullaby (4:15)
13. Star in the East / Born in Beth'ny (3:29)

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Land of the Sky - MM233
The Southern Appalachian Mountains come alive in this recording of original compositions and traditional mountain melodies played on Acoustic Guitars,Mandolin, Celtic Harp, Banjo, Fiddle, Irish Bouzouki, Fretless Bass, Vocals and Percussion.

The music in this collection was inspired by the beauty of the Southern Appalachian mountains. We both grew up near the foothills and escaped here whenever time allowed. We are so thankful now to be living amid these mountains year-round. What a gift it is to experience this magic together, to be amazed anew each day in this land of lush enchantment.

Musicians: Al: Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Irish Bouzouki, Fretless Bass, Vocals & Percussion; Amy: Acoustic Guitar, Celtic Harp, Mandolin, Vocals & Percussion; Joe Ebel: Violin

Track List

1. Land of the Sky 2:58
2. Black Bear's Picnic 4:16
3. Shady Grove 4:39
4. Across the Blue Mountains 4:11 ( vocal)
5. Bobcat in the Brambles 3:03
6. Sunny Day 3:08
7. Pretty Polly 4:00
8. A Walk in the Woods 4:20
9. Western Highlands 3:30
10. Wafaring Stranger 4:33 (vocal)
11. The Cuckoo 2:42
12. Swannanoa 4:44
13. Ryan's Rambles 4:05
14. Trillium Waltz 2:33

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Acoustic Journey - MM230
Al & Amy present an acoustic instrumental celebration highlighting over a decade of musical collaboration. It's a brilliant convergence of Celtic, progressive bluegrass, rock, country, blues, jazz and classical idioms featuring Al Petteway's signature finger style acoustic guitar- voted one of 30 essential guitarists in the USA ( Guitar Player) and Amy White. Wama winner "Best new -age artist" on piano, guitar, mandolin and with guest artists including Eric Rigler on uilliann pipes. This new release features the trademark sound of duo Al & Amy in new compositions as well as new arrangements and newly digitally remastered favorites of their most popular and frequently requested music from their touring concerts throughout the USA.

Track List

1. Desert Dance/Mariposa (7:03)
2 Caledon Wood (7:48)
3 Sundog (5:27)
4 Midnight Ride (4:50)
5 You Make Me Smile (2:38)
6 Red-Haired Boy (3:56)
7 Loss (6:16)
8 Baker's Dozen (2:22)
9 Celtic Wedding (2:07)
10 Accokeek Shore (2:17)
11 Bareback (5:18)
12 Lullaby (3:12)
13 Ode to Ferdinand (4:05)
14 Silver Branch (5:59)
15 New Moon (5:16)

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Caledon Wood - MM217
Following his recent WAMMIE wins for "Best Contemporary" and "Best New Age" instumentalist, Petteway expands his sonic scope with this ground breaking innovative CD. Al brings contemporary rhythms and jazzy moods to his music. Al's solo finger style acoustic guitar is featured with Amy White on piano, mandolin and ashiko drum, Anderson Allen on congas and percussion, world renowned "Braveheart Piper"Eric Rigler on uilleann pipes. Also includes 3-time National fiddle champion Bonnie Rideout, Abby Newton on cello, Maggie Sansone on hammered dulcimer and Debi Smith on bodhran. Hear Celtic-inspired Caledon Wood, Maggie's Reel, Sligo Creek, Scottish tunes Jock O'Hazeldean, Fy to the Hills in the Morning, originals Funky C, Funky Do, Evolution II, Sun Dog.

1 Sundog (5:23)
2 Sligo Creek (3:32)
3 Erich Suas a Stoirin (2:48)
4 Funky C, Funky Do (3:47)
5 Faire Wind (3:59)
6 Branches (3:57)
7 Caledon Wood (7:47)
8 Waltz for Rebecca (3:43)
9 Pavane (2:51)
10 Maggie's Reel (3:45)
11 Fy to the Hills in the Morning (2:03)
12 Jock O'Hazeldean (3:52)

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A Scottish Christmas - MM215
Traditional Scottish carols, wassail tunes, strathspeys and reels for the celebration of Christmas, Hogmanay & the New Year, featuring Bonnie Rideout on Scottish fiddle, Al Petteway on guitar & cittern, Maggie Sansone on hammered dulcimer, Eric Rigler (the piper on "Braveheart" soundtrack) on Highland bagpipes, Scottish smallpipes & Uilleann pipes, with cello and percussion.

Musicians:
Bonnie Rideout, Fiddle and viola
Magged Sansone, Hammered dulcimer
Al Petteway, Guitar, cittern & bodhran
Eric Rigler, Highland bagpipe, Scottish smallpipes, & uilleann pipes
Abby Newton, Cello
Jon Quigg, Highland fife drum
Produced by Charlie Pilzer

Track List

1. O Come, O Come Emmanuel/God Rest Ye Merry, Gentleman 4:14
2. Here We Come A-Wassailing/Bottom of the Punch Bowl 3:37
3. Christmas Duanag/Hark the Bonny Christ Bells 3:00
4. What Child Is This (Greensleeves) 5:42
5. Rock Thee O' Child/Christ Child's Lullaby 4:31
6. Christmas Carousing/Ale Is Dear/New Christmass 3:59
7. Da' Day Dawis/Christmas Day I' Da Moornin' 4:20
8. Adeste Fidelis (O Come All Ye Faithful) 2:53
9. Baloo, Lammy 3:57
10. Gloomy Winter 2:22
11. The Huntsman's Bag of Grain/Goosegirl's Song/New Year's Day 3:10
12. New Year's Day/On Christmas Night 3:26
13. Yeoman's Carol/Sound of Sleat 5:13
14. Rorate (Nativity) 2:54
15. All Sons of Adam 1:55
16. Auld Lang Syne 4:22

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Maggie's Music Sampler II - MM305
This is our second sampler and it's 1 complete track from the next 21 CDs from our catalog! And, it's over 75 minutes long!!


1. Celtic Wedding, 2:05
Al Petteway & Amy White - Acoustic Journey

2.Grant's Rant/ Brown-Haired Daughter/
Innes of Sandsides/Gentle Milkmaid/Stuart's Rant, 4:16
Bonnie Rideout - Scottish Fire

3. Bobbing Joe Medley, 2:54
Hesperus - Early American Roots

4.Helen O'Grady/Drops Of Brandy, 6:11
Maggie Sansone - Mystic Dance

5. Summer Sang in Me (vocal), 4:37
Amy White & Al Petteway - Golden Ring

6. Breton Dance/Star of Munster, 4:28
Karen Ashbrook & Paul Oorts - Celtic Cafe

7. Miss Murphy, 3:09
(Sue Richards)
Maggie's Music Artists - Carolan's Gift

8. Sean Dún /Killavil Fancy/Buttermilk Mary, 5:30
Celtoiri - Women of Ireland

9. Amazing Grace, 2:26
City of Washington Pipe Band & Bonnie Rideout - Scottish Rant

10. When She Cam Ben, 2:44
Hesperus - Celtic Roots

11. Polka of the Setting Sun/Reel Antoinette, 4:43
Ken Kolodner - Journey to the Heartland

12. Greensleeves, 2:25
Sue Richards & Maggie Sansone - Merrily Greet the Time

13. Medieval Set, No.1,Maienzit, 2:28
14. Medieval Set, No.2,Douce Dame Jolie, 2:25
Maggie Sansone - Mystic Dance

15. Bonny Jean O'Aberdeen, 3:25
Bonnie Rideout - Kindred Spirits

16. Sligo Creek, 3:32
Al Petteway - Caledon Wood

17. Lady Anne McDermott, 2:49
Jody Marshall - Cottage in the Glen

18. La Luxiller/La Balanje, 2:27
Hesperus - Colonial America

19. Gi'Me Elbow Room (vocal), 4:56
Bonnie Rideout - Gi'me Elbow Room

20. Johnny Don't Get Drunk Set, 3:33
Robin Bullock - Between Earth & Sky

21.O Come Emmanuel/God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, 4:15
Bonnie Rideout, Maggie Sansone & Al Petteway - A Scottish Christmas

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Midsummer Moon - MM210
A master of many guitar styles, Petteway stretches into new territory featuring Celtic-inspired traditional and original music. Special guests include gold medal winner Eric Rigler on the uilleann pipes, Bob Read on soprano saxophone, Keith Leaman on digeridoo, Amy White on mandolin and Ashiko drum, Debi Smith and Myron Bretholz on bodhran and Holden MacAleer on bassoon.

"A beautiful, quiet yet powerful album. It's marvelous." - KANU "Flint Hills Special"

"Steeped in Celtic tradition, arranged with great subtlety and imagination, it presents the listeners with a little midsummer's night magic to go." - The Washington Post

Tune List

1 The Red Haired Boy 3:55 Traditional Irish
2 Midsummer Moon 3:12
3 Solitude 4:26
4 Sonline to Skye 2:54
5 WIntertide 2:38
6 Wild Mountain Thyme 5:53 Traditional Scottish
7 Phooka 4:22
8 Chase the Moon 2:09
9 Little Evan 2:07
10 Amy's Tears 3:45
11 The Beauty Spot 2:38 Traditional Irish
12 New Moon 5:06
13 Fairies' Waltz 1:41 (? time)
14 White Island 3:08
15 Evolution 4:51

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Whispering Stones - MM229
WAMMIE Award winner for "Best Folk/British Isles Album." Traditional folk tunes and new compositions inspired by the sacred standing stones in ancient Celtic lands. Features guitar with flute, mandolin, piano and cello. Includes: The English folk tune The Blacksmith, Sidh Beag, Sidh Mor, All Through The Night, and originals North Country, Midnight Ride and Whispering Stones.

"His articulate, flawless fingering and lyrical phrasings engage the heart and invite the consciousness to open." - NAPRA Trade Journal

"Clean articulate playing, rich, bright guitar sound and concise, clean arrangements similar to John Renbourn's better work." - Acoustic Guitar Magazine

Tune List

1. Spindrift (3:07)
2. Felicia's Wish (1:54)
3. Whispering Stones (3:16)
4. Wolf's Head (3:07)
5. The West Wind - Traditional Scottish (4:17)
6. Dryad Dance (3:38)
7. Song of John (2:09)
8. North Country Moor (1:57)
9. Magik (2:48)
10. The Wedding (1:18)
11. Final Passage (2:56)
12. Festival Waltz (3:32)
13. A New Dawn (3:20)
14. The Blacksmith - Traditional English (2:48)
15. Sid Beag, Sid Mor - Turlough O' Carolan (1:27)
16. Midnight Ride (2:52)
17. Lady Sarah's Fancy (1:35)
18. All Through the Night - Traditional Welsh (3:15)

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The Waters and the Wild - MM205
Celtic, Cajun and blues-inspired original guitar compositions in a musical tribute to the creeks and waterways of the mid-Atlantic and Chesapeake Bay areas. Performed on solo acoustic guitar and with pennywhistle, octave mandolin, piano, cello and bodhran. Includes: The lyrical swing of Accokeek Shore, a soulful Shadyside Blues, the haunting Shadows on the Marsh, Seven Swans, Chesapeake, Broken Mist and The Cattail Waltz.

"A shimmering six-string ode...His frequent use of altered tunings and the alluring melodies they give rise to is apt to create an altered state of mind in any listener... Enchanting!" - The Washington Post

Tune List

1. Seven Swans (2:40)
2. Falls (1:59)
3. Broken Mist (2:44)
4. Accokeek Shore (2:21)
5. Chesapeake (2:59)
6. River (2:21)
7. Shadows on the Marsh (2:11)
8. Wetland Spring (2:23)
9. The Great Dismal Swamp (2:34)
10. Cattail Waltz (1:58)
11. Shadyside Blues (3:40)
12. Flood Plain (4:48)
13. Lake Isle (2:45)
14. Dogue Creek (2:49)
15. Silver Branch (5:13)
16. The Pond at Woodburn Hill (2:24)

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