Switchback: Black Mountain

From Switchback’s 12th album Ghosts of the River Folk
Ghosts of the River Folk

The indie Folk-Pop band Switchback, out of Chicago, has a brand new album coming out in January – Ghosts of the River Folk.

Ghosts of the River Folk is the latest release from Switchback, the award winning songwriting duo of Brian FitzGerald and Marty McCormack. Switchback is joined by former Brian Wilson drummer Jim Hines, Ellis Clark on keyboards, fiddler Paul Russell, and Grammy award winning producer Lloyd Maines on Papoose Guitar. Also contributing to this new project are acclaimed accordionist John Williams, who wrote the music for the DreamWorks feature motion picture Road To Perdition, Brianne Bolin on squeeze box accordion, and Siobhan FitzGerald, Maggie FitzGerald and Mike Hagler delivering vocal harmonies.

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  2. I saw these two guys here in texas and they will literly blow you away the music will take you to the heart of Ireland a must hear at any given chance thanx for gettn these two air time Slainte!

  3. Switchback are absolutely fabulous. Their music is powerful and soul shaping, and to actually experience it in live performance is worth the trip, whatever it's length! Looking forward to the release of their new album with great anticipation. If you haven't already, give them a listen; better yet, go see them in person and experience its full affect!

  4. Switchback is an original. They are an enjoyable duo with a timeless sound that evokes their rural Irish heritage that settled in the Upper Mississippi River Valley. Just like the spirit of all things Iowa they are an inclusive sound that had my 90 year old great aunt crying during a live performance of Danny Boy and my rock'n roller brother jammin to Conamara Man. They are that sound I was looking for. Maybe you will find it too.

  7. We have loved the music and sound these create for many years. We have six of their albums and look forward to getting this Ghosts of the River Folks album also. We have seen them live at least 20 times and never get tired of their music.
    GO MARTY & BRIAN

  8. My Husband and I have followed Switchback for years. We hope to travel with them in a few years when I retire. They are mega talented musicians and just all around great guys!

  10. Ghosts of the River Folk Digital Downloads NOW ONLINE!!
    You can now download MP3 files from the new album at http://www.waygoodmusic.com You can find the links on the homepage of the Switchback website and purchase tracks from the newest album – "Ghosts of the River Folk" or buy the entire album as a digital download from the Switchback Music page.

  16. Whether hearing Switchback in various U.S, cities or Ireland, their music never fails to enchant their audiences. I look forward to celebrating with them at the release of their lastest CD and also can't wait to travel back to Ireland with them again in January.

  17. Moin, Moin (,we say in East frisia 😉 )

    I like Switchbacks music. Marty and Brian are great musicians. Black mountains tune is an excellent song and i think the other tunes of the new CD will be great, too, like all other CD of SB 🙂
    Greetings from Germany, Merry x-mas and all the best for comming year to Brian & Marty

  24. This is such an amazing group. Love there music so much. Can not wait to get the "Ghost of the river" cd . I have almost all of there cds and play them alot.

  25. Been listening to these guys for years. Had the pleasure to see them perform on several occasions. They are the real deal. Looking forward to the rest of this new album.

  29. These guys are fabulous. Having seen them a number of times live I would have to recommend thier concerts as a must see event. Keep up the great work gents!

  30. Just met & heard these 2 great guys for the 1st time last week in Peoria, IL & I can assure it won't be my last time! Black Mountain is 1 of my favs!! Love you guys!

  36. Have known and loved these guys since first seeing them in 1994 and have always gladly followed the musical trail they have blazed ever since then. If "Black Mountain" is an indication of anything, we are in for another stunner from Martin & Brian. CANNOT WAIT to get my hands on this. Best success, you guys!!

  45. Have the honor of working for Switchback when they are in our area and I have to say that Marty and Brian are two of the most genuine people that I have ever met! Black Mountain is terrific!!! Planning to attend the release of this CD on January 16 in Chicago!!!! Cannot wait!!!!!

  46. I love this song! It just makes me feel happy! Definitely the kind of stuff I want a Daily Dose of! Thanks so much for featuring these extremely talented performers.

  48. These guys are no less than one of the best bands touring now. Their talent is beyond 99% of the newer bands I have heard in the last few years. If you ever get a chance to see them live, JUMP on it! I would buy at least three of their albums if you can.

  50. First saw this duo perform on a Friday night and completely re-arranged my weekend plans so I could see them again Saturday night (roughly 3 hours drive away from the Friday show). I've been looking for them to come this direction again ever since! If you get a chance to see these two live, TAKE IT.

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