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Interior shot of the Rounder warehouse in the 1980s, after compact discs (in longboxes) first arrived on the retail scene.

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“We got into the music business because of the music and the artists. When we started out, we weren’t even thinking of making a living…. Our goal at the time was to make one classic record, something that would be cited in a list of the ten best bluegrass or fiddle or banjo records.”

Ken Irwin, quoted by Richard Henderson in “The Rounder Founders: The Billboard Interview—The Trio Talks of Three Decades,” Billboard, February 10, 2001.

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On Friday, Down the Road released Dervish's 'The Great Irish Songbook, Vol 2: Poets & Storytellers.' The celebrated Irish traditional folk band from County Sligo have been performing for more than three decades, known for their dynamic live performances and a repertoire that weaves traditional Irish music with songs by contemporary Irish songwriters.

For their new album they shifted their focus to works by modern masters of Irish songcraft including Sinead O’Connor, Shane MacGowan, Van Morrison, Glen Hansard, and Moya Brennan. A stellar group of guest artists appear as well, including Indigo Girls, Aoife O’Donovan, Iron & Wine, Sarah Jarosz, Sister Sadie, Madeleine Peyroux, the Del McCoury Band, Eddi Reader, and the aforementioned Glen Hansard and Moya Brennan.

Listen to the album and order a copy at dervish.lnk.to/greatirishsongbook2.

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We’re celebrating our very own Ken Irwin, co-founder of Rounder Records and Down The Road Records: his birthday is tomorrow! Thank you, Ken, for all the incredible work you do.

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Here’s a glimpse inside the Rounder Records warehouse in the 1980s: a snapshot of the hardworking crew that helped shape independent music history. You’ll spot co-founders Marian and Bill, who now carry that spirit forward with Down the Road.

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Make a pit stop at the roadside stand for your favorite Down the Road titles.

Shop music from Blue Highway, Tony Trischka, Po' Ramblin Boys, The Steeldrivers, Lonely Heartstring Band, The Gibson Brothers, Alison Krauss & Union Station & more.

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Banjo player and entertainer George Pegram signs a copy of the very first Rounder album, entitled simply George Pegram (released October 1970).

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Check out this classic moment: Jake Tullock and Earl Scruggs team up for a their own rendition of "Little Darlin', Pal of Mine."

Video from The Best of the Flatt & Scruggs TV Show, Vol. 7, originally aired between 1960 and 1961.

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In case you missed it, Dervish released their stunning new single, “Land of My Other,” featuring Sister Sadie.

Their upcoming album, 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘎𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘐𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘩 𝘚𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘣𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘝𝘰𝘭. 2, arrives May 29, celebrating modern masters like Sinéad O’Connor, Shane MacGowan, Van Morrison, Glen Hansard, and Moya Brennan, alongside incredible guest appearances from Sarah Jarosz, Aoife O’Donovan, Iron & Wine, Indigo Girls, and more.

Take the journey through Ireland’s rich musical storytelling and pre-order your copy on CD or vinyl via the Down The Road store now.

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Dervish's 'The Great Irish Songbook' turned 6 this month.

For the past three decades, Dervish has been at the forefront of reinventing traditional Irish folk songs. Collaborators on the album include Steve Earle, David Gray and Rhiannon Giddens and this project encompasses everything from traditional dance music to love ballads, including a W.B. Yeats-penned serenade "Down by the Sally Gardens" and the classic "The Rocky Road to Dublin"

Check out their new single "Land Of My Other (ft. Sister Sadie)", and pre-order their upcoming album 'The Great Irish Songbook 2: Poets & Storytellers' now.

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