Neil Emberg & Hadrian's Wall - Neil Emberg and Hadrian's Wall

Neil Emberg and Hadrian's Wall

Take Forever
Written by Neil Emberg
Sound The Pibroch (Donald Cameron's Polka)
Traditional - Arranged by Neil Emberg
She Moved Through The Fair
Traditional - Arranged by Neil Emberg
Courtin'
Traditional - Arranged by Neil Emberg
No Longer Mine (Hector the Hero)
Written by Neil Emberg - (Traditional)
You couldn't have come at a better time
Written by Luka Bloom - Arranged by Neil Emberg
Come with me
Written by Neil Emberg
North & South of the River
Written by Bono, the Edge and Christy Moore. Arranged by Neil Emberg
Tie Me Down
Written by A. MacGillivary. Arranged by Neil Emberg
Johnny Be Fair - Scotch River Jig
Traditional/A. MacLeod - Arranged by Neil Emberg
High & Dry
Written by Radiohead - Arranged by Neil Emberg
The One
Written by Neil Emberg
One String Love Song
Written by Neil Emberg
The Underwear Song
Written by Neil Emberg

Review

"Got a call a week or so ago from the wilds of Vankleek Hill, Ontario. It was my friend Neil Emberg, lead singer for the band Hadrian’s Wall. He let me know that the new CD was ready and asked if I wanted any. Naturally I said yes and he shipped them out. Well, I’ve got to tell you, I have enjoyed everything that Neil and Hadrian’s Wall have put out over the years but this is the best yet. Neil, along with having a great voice and a talent for guitar, pulls together some of the most innovative arrangements of traditional tunes that I’ve ever heard. The 14 tracks on this CD include such favorites as “Sound the Pibroch,” “Courtin’ in the Kitchen,” “You Couldn’t Have Come at a Better Time,” “She Moved Through the Fair,” all arranged in new ways that you’ll love. This kid is a genius, though I guess I should stop calling him a kid since he’s a dad now. He finishes up the recording with his original “The Underwear Song,” a fun tune that tells the joy of touring. At some shows now where Neil is wellknown, folks pitch packages of underwear onstage when he performs this song. It has been my distinct pleasure to know Neil Emberg and Hadrian’s Wall for a long time and I can truly say that this is a band that just keeps getting better.

One of my favorite fiddlers, Ashley MacLeod, now plays with the band and her unique talents definitely add to the bands rich sound. The rest of the crew are Dave Gossage on Irish flute, whistles, guitar, keyboards and harmonica; Jonathan Moorman, fiddle and bouzouki; Bill Gossage, double bass; Richard Irwin, backing vocals, drums, cajon, tambourine, bodhran and percussion. They’ve worked long and hard to achieve this sound and it’s a pleasure to hear them."

Jack Baker - Irish American News, November 2008

Rise and Follow (2008)

Rise and Follow is the debut solo album for Neil Emberg who has spent most of his career touring around North America with his Celtic group "Hadrian's Wall." Produced by Neil Emberg, David Gossage and Montreal based Engineer/Producer Paul Johnston, Rise and Follow took nearly a year to complete. In order to achieve the desired tone palette of this Celtic/Folk based album, the songs feature musical guests from all over the world thanks in part to the internet and satellite Studios. Neil Emberg was raised in the Scottish settlement of Glengarry County, Ontario and Rise and Follow shows off his Celtic Roots as well as his serious but not too serious side with many love songs and over-the-top road songs. The album has had much success since it's release in the fall of 2008.

Neil Emberg - "Rise and Follow" Featuring Hadrian's Wall and more...(Neil Emberg, Dave Gossage, Jonathan Moorman, Ashley MacLeod, Bill Gossage, Richard Irwin), Neil Anderson (Rathkeltair), Angus Richardson (Brother), Drew Reid (Didgeridrew/Brother), Trevor Tanner (Rathkeltair), Nelson MacPherson, Glenn Forrester, Josh Rager, and Dave Mossing.