Mary is back at her best with her much anticipated first studio album in 6 years!
‘Stories from The Steeples' features the hit singles ‘Marguerite and the Gambler' and the current single ‘Walkin with my Love’ with Finbar Furey (which has been donated to the Alzheimer Cafe). The album also features collaborations with Imelda May and Janis Ian.
Mary is known for her commitment to original material by Irish songwriters and her unique interpretations of the songs she chooses and this album is no exception. Here Mary has included 3 songs from young Irish songwriter Danny O’Reilly.


1. Marguerite and the Gambler
2. The night was dark and deep
3. Mountains to the sea (with Imelda May)
4. Faith in fate
5. Steady Breathing
6. Walkin' with my love (with Finbar Furey)
7. All the fine young men
8. The night is on our side
9. Lighthouse Light ( with Janis Ian)
10. Wizard of Oz
11. One True Place
Bonus: Fifi the Flea

Mary is back at her best with her much anticipated first studio album in 6 years!
‘Stories from The Steeples' features the hit singles ‘Marguerite and the Gambler' and the current single ‘Walkin with my Love’ with Finbar Furey (which has been donated to the Alzheimer Cafe). The album also features collaborations with Imelda May and Janis Ian.
Mary is known for her commitment to original material by Irish songwriters and her unique interpretations of the songs she chooses and this album is no exception. Here Mary has included 3 songs from young Irish songwriter Danny O’Reilly.

Lineup

Mary Black - Vocals, Harmonica & Percussion
with
Guest Vocals:
imelda May; Finbar Furey; Roisin O; Janis Ian
Bill Shanley - Guitars, Ukulele, Mandolin & B/vocals
Pat Crowley - Piano, Organ & Accordion
Nick Scott - Bass & B/vocals
Matt McGranahan - Fiddle
Martin Ditcham - Drums & Percussion
The Henry Girls - B/vocals
Liam Bradley - Drums & B/vocals
Ritchie Buckley - Sax
Andrew Holdsworth - Keyboards
Strings: Richard George (Violin); Tony Woollard (Cello) & Sophie Ryan (Violin)
Finbar Furey - Banjo
Conor O'Reilly - Bass & B/vocals
Danny O'Reilly - Guitar