Here's an mp3 sampler from a work-in-progress, "Dubliners Sung: Portrait of a Town and an Artist by the Liffey," a work of poetry, anecdotes, and song that sets James Joyce's short stories to a combination of original lyrics and Celtic-flavored music with a rock sensibility. Some of the tunes are traditional; others, original.

Joining me, J.B.,

Here's an mp3 sampler from a work-in-progress, "Dubliners Sung: Portrait of a Town and an Artist by the Liffey," a work of poetry, anecdotes, and song that sets James Joyce's short stories to a combination of original lyrics and Celtic-flavored music with a rock sensibility. Some of the tunes are traditional; others, original.

Joining me, J.B., are the No Tone Ditties, Dave Kossy and Russ Omens, along with musicians from Chicago to as distant as L.A., Wales, Italy, and, of course, Ireland.

The album of 14 tunes and a handful of Nora monologues is set for release on a date from February 2nd (Joyce's birthday) to St. Patrick's Day of 2023. There will be a release party at Mrs. Murphy's in Chicago, along with other performances in the Chicago area. Sign up at Mailing List or check the website now and then to be updated.

These first four tracks are Mp3 demos of the songs performed at the Atlantic Bar and Grill on Bloomsday, 2022; the last two were left out for lack of time. The album will offer full versions of all of the tunes, higher fidelity, and complete packaging.

Enjoy!