Category Archives: Alba House
TOM SHELLEY
Yahweh Rejoices (Alba House AHC 24) 1971 Folksinger of mild voice with simple uncomplicated presentation using acoustic guitar, banjo, bass and clarinet. Inspired by the Ray Repp/Joe Wise school of early Catholic folk. The melodies aren’t particularly grabbing, but every … Continue reading
Filed under (USA), 1971, AHC 24, Alba House, TOM SHELLEY, Yahweh Rejoices
BOB FABING
Be Like The Sun (Alba House AH411) 1974 “Canticles of Praise and Contemplation”. Though still classifiable as a folk album, Be Like The Sun has more of a meditative praise/worship direction like later St. Louis Jesuits. Stirring melodies are carried … Continue reading
Filed under (USA), 1974, AH411, Alba House, Be Like The Sun, BOB FABING
FRANK HILLEBRAND
Long Way Home (Alba House RAH511) 1974 The roster of Catholic folk artists would seem to be endless. Like FEL, World Library and NALR, the obscure Alba House label had its share of entries in this always welcome genre. Society … Continue reading
Filed under (USA), 1974, Alba House, FRANK HILLEBRAND, Long Way Home, RAH511
JOE DAILEY & FRIENDS
Happy Are The Children Of The Lord (Alba House RAH 1011) 1975 A lovely spirited folkrock item from three guys and two girls on an obscure Ohio Christian label. Acoustic guitars, recorder, harpsichord, electric bass, drums, conga, absorbing harmonies and … Continue reading
TOM SHELLEY
Shalom (Renewal SS-16493-01) 1969 Yahweh Rejoices (Alba House AHC 24) 1971 Jesus In The Mornin’ (Alba House AH901) 1972 Hosannah! Praise The Lord (Alba House RAH911) 1974 Folksinger of mild voice with simple uncomplicated presentation using acoustic guitar, banjo, bass … Continue reading
Filed under (USA), 1974, Alba House, Hosannah! Praise The Lord, RAH911, TOM SHELLEY
JOE DAILEY & FRIENDS
Happy Are The Children Of The Lord (Alba House RAH 1011) 1975 A lovely spirited folkrock item from three guys and two girls on an obscure Ohio Christian label. Guitars, recorder, harpsichord, bass, drums, conga, absorbing harmonies and just the … Continue reading
