Ceilidhe's Music
CEILIDHE’S MUSIC is the name of Bett’s own music label. It is named
after her dog Ceilidhe (pronounced Kay-lee) who is in the music
sunroom listening to Bett as she sings and instructs her students. Actually, Ceilidhe is
infatuated with the reflection of light off guitar tuners, and the shadows cast by the
sunlight in the sunroom, but, is by Bett’s side, whatever the reason! Currently,
there are four CDs on this label: MORE THAN TIME
, TREFALEN, HATTERAS: if a LIGHTHOUSE COULD
SPEAK, and CONVERSATIONS (Surprises & Other Stories)
which were produced by Bett and Tom
Mohbat of Bad Dog Productions at Osceola Studio in Raleigh and Loyd Street
Studios in Carrboro. Tom moved to Hawaii and Bett would LOVE to go there to
record with him, but.....
So, what's NEW in the
recording world for Bett Padgett? A new home recording studio that probably will
take longer to learn HOW to use it than actually making the recording! THREE CD's
are in the making. Yes, Bett does not do things simply! One is 'Bett's Mess' ---
actually entitled MY SHOOTING STAR and contains songs about the ups and
downs of life......no searching for love songs, but what happens in all the
years after finding it! Another CD is of songs about North Carolina's history which will be entitled
North Carolina: a Musical History Tour. It will take you from Murphy to
Manteo, tunes about our state's marvelous maritime history to the sad story of
the Trail of Tears in our mountains, some funny songs, some tragic. A CD of
North Carolina's lighthouses has been in the making since 1999. Cape Hatteras
Lighthouse and the CD about its historic relocation was just the beginning of
her love affair with our state's illustrious towers. Stay tuned
for further development!
Bett received a grant from the N.C. Arts Council to help in her first recording MORE THAN TIME. What an honor! MORE THAN TIME is a combination of a few funny tunes, some real life experiences both happy and sad, and several traditional American tunes. There is something on this CD for everyone to enjoy! Mostly Bett and guitar, mandolin and mandola, but is joined by Jonathan Kramer on two tunes. Have a listen to a few selections!
Her CD, TREFALEN was released in April 1999. She had the help of several friends on this new project: Jonathan Kramer: cello, Dawn Fraser: fiddle, Bruce Ridge: upright bass, Jon Gerler: electric bass, Laura Lombardo: flute, Jason Lundberg: tuba (foghorn), Tom Mohbat: drums, Ravi Shing: percussion, and Bett reacquaints herself with an old friend: the piano. She shares stories of travels and legends abroad and sings of North Carolina's own rich history. Ray Dorsey of Chaos Realm (an online magazine) says of MORE THAN TIME and TREFALEN "The lady knows how to spin a tale then deliver it. She has a voice and playing ability that only serve to augment this."
RULES FOR THE DOG OF THE HOUSE
The Hatteras Lighthouse has won a special place in Bett’s heart. She released a CD of songs written about this magnificent historical monument and its perilous situation on the shore in 1999. She made several trips to Buxton and areas of the Outer Banks to get a better understanding of how the local people feel about the light and its relocation. HATTERAS: if a LIGHTHOUSE COULD SPEAK is a tribute to what this beacon has brought to the residents of Dare County and to its many thousands of visitors. Through music she sings of its history, the relocation, the many emotions felt because of relocation, and of the appreciation felt by all who know and love the Cape Light. Dirty Linen says, "Musically, Padgett mixes folk, classical and world music elements into a satisfying blend....a fine and worthwhile recording." Chaos Realm says, "this CD shows Bett to have not only a lovely singing voice and multi-instrumental talent but also great command as a song writer-- -- some of the most poignant, powerful lyrics I've heard in awhile." Cape Hatteras National Seashore will receive 50% of the profit of sales from this CD. To learn more check it out on the HATTERAS page. Bett is thrilled and honored that OASIS duplicating company has chosen a selection ("The Last Climb") for their folk music compilation disc.
RECOLLECTIONS OF A KEEPER'S SON
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CD # 4, CONVERSATIONS (Surprises & Other Stories) was released January 25th, 2002 at a Little Lake Hill Houseconcert. A performance before a packed audience! "CONVERSATIONS", because that's exactly what the CD is all about. A mix of styles: blues, pop, folk....songs which are: conversations.... with a husband about moving from a home they shared for 30 years; with a son about love letters found that were written by his grandfather; with an Alzheimer's stricken mother; with a son about difficulties from infanthood to adulthood....a song by Lui Collins about the local issue of the Coker Towers development in Raleigh, and, of course, several songs about North Carolina's history, in the Flood of '99 (Hurricane Floyd) and the Wright Brothers first flight and MORE! She draws from many talented artists on cello, upright and electric bass, flute, violin, fiddle and percussion, giving the CD a diverse sound. Ray Dorsey of CHAOS REALM (Online Magazine) says: "Simply speaking, BETT PADGETT is one of the most heartfelt, genuine and best songwriters I've heard in the last several years. This fact came home to me on her wonderful 1999 release, a tribute to the Hatteras Lighthouse. She's now taken to new levels on this exploration based around many moving conversations. This album promises to be one of 2002's very best, and Bett's passionate vocals and elegantly understated acoustic guitar only serve to underscore that fact....wonderful!" Two tunes will be used on OASIS CD compilations!
Selections from CONVERSATIONS (Surprises & Other Stories)
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| THE LETTERS |
| THAT'S WHAT MOTHERS DO |
| I WILL FLY AGAIN |
WHERE CAN YOU BUY CDS???
CONVERSATIONS can be found at www.CDbaby.com/padgett and ALL CDs can be found at www.efolkmusic.com (under modern folk) and always directly from Bett at: bett@bettpadgett.com
Ceilidhe's Music/PO Box 12972/Raleigh, NC 27605
CD's are $15 including shipping, 2 CD's for $25, 3 CD's for $35, and 4 CD's for $40
(what a deal!)
Hatteras tapes are $10,
Copyright 1998 Ceilidhe's Music
Last revised:
August 11, 2007
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