Moonshine and Palinka

After months of bleeding, practicing, gigging, partying, traveling and arguing over the relative merits of the key of G over the key of A, the Strung Out String Band produced a first CD in 2004.

In the fine tradition of great strung out performers before us, we decided to name it Moonshine and Palinka⁽⁺⁾ after two of our favorite beverages which have inspired many a musician on both sides of the Atlantic.

Out of all the songs we’ve learned and played these are the ones we decided to commit to tape and forever live with our performances of. A few are available for your listening pleasure as low quality MP3s. Enjoy.

1. Money in Both Pockets / Liza Jane
2. Late for the Dance
3. Callasul
4. Say Darling Say
5. Dance All Night
6. Sandy River Belles / Last Chance
7. Gypsy Gora
8. Shady Grove
9. Cumberland Gap
10. Night in the Garden of Eden
11. Cluck Old Hen
12. Anniversary Waltz
13. Seneca Square Dance
14. Run Mountain
15. Warfare
16. Blackberry Blossom
17. Ionel Ionule
18. Mermaid Song
19. The Whiskey Song

⁺Palinka (Hungarian: pálinka; Romanian: palincă) is a traditional type of brandy that is produced in Romania (Transylvania and Hungary. It is usually made out plums, apples, pears or apricots and double distilled.

All songs ©Copyright 2004 The Strung Out String Band. Unauthorized use or reproduction is strictly prohibited.