"Tickle Harbour represents the spirit of what Newfoundland folk music at its best is all about. This is a group that obviously has a lot of fun making music..." (Glenn Colton -Sunday Telegram)

"The musicianship, variety and choice of tunes, and unerringly lively and interesting arrangements, make this album better than many comparable projects by well-known Irish groups." Steve Winick Sing Out Magazine "Tickle Harbour is an old time band steeped in the traditional Newfoundland way of life, the ensemble is in grand form." Clyde Gilmore CBC - Gilmore's Albums "There's a uniqueness about it that rekindles a drive in traditional music." Jeff Gilhooley CBC - On The Go "This could be the best folk release of the year." Nfld Herald One of my first introductions to music from Newfoundland was through Tickle Harbour. Their 1991 recording featured, among others, Irish fiddler Seumas Creagh who was a Newfoundland resident at the time. While Creagh's name stood out, due to my interest in Irish music, I remember being mesmerized by the overall prowess of the entire group. When I moved to Newfoundland a few years later, I met with founding member Don Walsh who assured me a new recording was in the works. While it has been seven or so years since their last recording, it is always said that good things come to those who wait. How true that is with Battery Included. Tickle Harbour has been revamped considerably since its original incarnation, but the majority of the group's originals members, including Creagh, make guest appearances on this CD. Walsh (guitar) and Gerry Strong (flute/whistle), two remaining original members, have been joined by some of the island's finest musicians including Fergus O'Byrne (bodhran, concertina, vocals), Patrick Moran (fiddle), Francesca Swann (cello) and Vonnie Barron (vocals). The group has a distinct sound, best described as Newfoundland Irish music. The songs like "Maurice Kelly," "The Banks Of Newfoundland" and "The Valley Of Kilbride" are mainly derived from the Newfoundland tradition, while the tunes like "Teetotalers/Ships are Sailing" are Irish in origin and/or style while possessing a Newfoundland flair. A guest appearance by uilleann piper Paddy Keenan on the album's closing set of reels ("Julia Delaney/Farewell to Erin") helps bring the Irish influence to the fore. If you need an introduction to Newfoundland music, look no further than Tickle Harbour. For more information, contact singsong@nfld.com or visit http://www.singsong.nfld.com. Cliff McGann Boston Irish Reporter- January, 1999