The Langer’s Ball Turns Seven in Style

by Parker Lehman
PHS staff member

“If you’re looking for straight ahead no frills Irish ballads with just a hint of razor blades and safety pins and American rock n roll this is for you,” said Mustard Finnegan, Celtic rock blogger. The Langer’s Ball is an Irish rock group based in the Twin Cities.

The group started with guitarist Michael Sturm and Hannah Rediske playing accordion and whistle. They began touring in 2007 and in 2008 they recorded As I Roved Out which was rated as Best Celtic Rock & Punk CD’s of ’08 from PaddyRock.com. In their 2009 follow up album Ship’s Are Sailing they experimented with a full band.

In 2010 The Langer’s Ball became a 5 piece band. They only managed one recording which became the live album Drunk, Sick, Tired, which placed on PaddyRock.com’s best of 2011 list. Shortly afterward the group dissolved back to just Michael and Hannah.

Late in 2011 Michael and Hannah hooked up with Derek Jaimes (Drums, Wild Colonial Boys.), Drew Miller (Bass, Boiled in Lead) and Trevor Jurgens (Guitar, Code 13). They recorded their first full band studio album The Devil or the Barrel, in 2012. 2013 brought a roster change as Trevor left the band and was replaced by Danny McDermott (Guitar).

When asked if there was anything they wanted to say they replied, “If you think you know The Langer’s Ball, check us out, we’ve grown into ourselves and I think you’ll like what we do. If you don’t know The Langer’s Ball…same thing, check it out." Now on tour in both the mid west and the eastern sea board, they released a new album 7 Year Itch to celebrate their 7 year anniversary. They were recording for a small Iowa radio station and released the recordings for FREE at https://thelangersball.bandcamp.com/album/7-year-itch. Just  click buy now and put in $0 or you could give them a donation if you wish.