Original Singers (Part 1)

In this interview, the very knowledgeble John Roche talks to me about the history of music in Wexford and also tells us about a book that he would eventually launch in August 2024, 'The Wexford Tunebook'. The interview was conducted in March 2024 and the book can now be purchased from the following sources:Trax Music: https://www.traxmusicstore.com/shop/books-for-music/music-books/books-about-music/the-wexford-tunebook-compiled-and-edited-by-john-roche/Custy's: https://custysmusic.com/products/the-wexford-tunebook-h4-john-rocheIt can also be viewed here: https://www.wexfordcoco.ie/libraries/more-library-services/local-studies-service/the-wexford-tunebookTimestamps for the tracks are as follows:00:00 Tom Ferris & Mick Donovan: An tAthair Jack Walsh / Scully Casey's / Banish Misfortune23:14 Leo Rowesome: The Old Man Rocking the Cradle32:45 Ted Furey: Jenny's Chickens40:52 The Bunclody Céilí Band: Érin Go Bráth / Oh! The Sight Entrancing / Mount Cashel Brigade48:08 Junior & Tony Crehan: Shores of Lough Gowna / Scully Casey's52:26 Tomás Ó hUigín: The Green Groves of Erin1:03:58 Luke Kelly: Ríl Gan Ainm1:25:39 George Ross: Paddy Kelly's 4-Part / The Sally Gardens1:39:50 Phil, John & Pip Murphy: The Ballygow Polka / The Wistful Lover1:46:50 Gerry Forde: The Star of Munster2:00:04 The Four Star Quartet (feat. Sean McGuire & Willie Joe Power): The Mathematician / Reavy's Hornpipe / McCormack's2:11:22 The Mayglass Céilí Band: Paddy's Return / Charm Jig (aka Queen of the Rushes)2:21:40 Larry Kinsella: The Greencastle Hornpipe / Boys of Bluehill2:32:07 Tommy Stanners: The Bargy Reel (aka The Blackberry Blossom) / The Bridgetown ReelAny comments, queries or suggestions please email to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's podcast I am looking at the rest of Finbarr Dwyer's compositions. These are lesser-known and lesser-recorded tunes and, as well as the expected collection of reels, will also include some jigs, waltzes and a polka. Towards the end of the programme I will also detail some commonly mis-attributed tunes that Finbarr did not compose as well as a brief "maybe" pile on which the jury is still out til further notice.*EDITED 31st JulyNEW EMAIL: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I'm chatting to Eugene Lambe from Dublin who moved to County Clare in the early 1970s. Over the years, he has met, played with and befriended all of the local musicians and characters and, back in the 1980s, he decided to video some of them for archival purposes. Over five hours of footage is available for viewing at the ITMA in Dublin and I present a selection of it throughout the programme. Timestamps are listed below.0:00:00 - 0:02:07 | Joe Byrne's, reel ; Gus Jordan's, reel / John Killoughry, tin whistle0:02:08 - 0:07:30 | Introduction to the episode0:07:30 - 0:09:19 | Strike the Gay Harp, jig ; A Thousand Farewells, jig [comp. Seán Ryan] / Paddy Mullins, flute0:09:20 | Interview starts0:20:19 - 0:20:54 | The Priest in His Boots, jig / Eugene Lambe, tin whistle0:21:02 - 0:23:00 | The Old Wheels of the World, reel ; Paddy Marshall's, reel / John Killoughry, tin whistle ; Paddy Killoughry, fiddle0:32:10 - 0:36:59 | Érin Geall Mo Chroí, song / Pat Kane, singing in English0:44:55 - 0:47:15 | The Fisher's Hornpipe ; The Sunshine Hornpipe / Mickaleen Conlon, accordion0:53:51 - 0:57:00 | The Lilting Fisherman, jig ; Come Along With Me, jig ; A Visit to Ireland, jig / John Killoughry, tin whistle1:06:23 - 1:08:49 | Martin Killoughry's, polka ; The Lisdoonvarna Polka / John Killoughry, tin whistle ; Paddy Killoughry, fiddle1:18:41 - 1:22:46 | Unidentified, march ; Old Torn Petticoat, reel ; The Mills are Grinding, reel / Gussie Russell, flute1:23:04 - 1:23:48 | Sporting Nell, reel / Eugene Lambe, tin whistle1:25:02 - 1:28:36 | Bridgie McGrath's No. 1 & 2, slides; Come into the town my fair lady, slide / John Killoughry, tin whistle ; Paddy Killoughry, fiddle1:28:36 - 1:30.22 | The Green Fields of Rossbeigh, reel ; / Ms. Curtin, concertina ; Micho Russell, tin whistleEmail [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's programme I analyse a variety of Finbarr Dwyer's compositions - the ones most commonly played and recorded over the years. Send any information to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I'm pleased to introduce another guest on the podcast - a man who really needs no introduction - Clare's P. J. Murrihy. We had a great chat for a couple of hours at The Falls Hotel in Ennistymon where P. J. told me about his years as a member of The Kilfenora Céilí Band and playing music with the likes of Jimmy Ward, Michael Sexton and Seamus Shannon. Thanks to The Falls Hotel for the hospitality, to John Lynch for the mp3 files of "Mount Massey" and "Far Away in Australia" and to Maeve Murrihy for her email correspondance and putting me in touch with P. J. Timestamps for the music is listed below. Enjoy!00:00:00 "Belfast Town" - The Kilfenora Céilí Band (The Kilfenora Céilí Band, 1974)00:29:07 "The Green Hills of Tyrol - Tommy Peoples (An Exciting Session with One of Ireland's Leading Fiddle Players, 1976)00:34:00 "Far Away in Australia" - The Kilfenora Céilí Band (Clare Céilí, 1973)00:51:17 "Jimmy Ward's Jig" - Jimmy Ward (Kilrush Fleadh, 1967)01:03:03 "Pat Murphy's Meadow" - P. J. Murrihy (Pat Murphy's Meadow, 1988)01:20:45 "Mount Massey" - The Kilfenora Céilí Band (Clare Céilí, 1973)01:29:06 "Horses and Plough" - P. J. Murrihy (My Father's House, 1994)01:44:39 "Whistling Rufus" - Seamus Shannon (The Magic of Seamus Shannon)01:47:35 "Lovely Old Milltown" - P. J. Murrihy (The Wonders of the West, 2017)02:05:41 "Coming Back to Milltown" - The Kilfenora Céilí Band (The Kilfenora Céilí Band, 1974) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's programme I take an exploratory look at the music of East Galway. Four main strands are considered: "The Old Ballinakill Style", "The Fahy Style", "The Paddy O'Brien Accordion Style" and "The Joe Cooley Accordion Style".***I mentioned Gerry Conroy, flute player, as being part of the same Conroy family as Anne Conroy. This was an error. They were of no relation. Anne did, however, have a brother Gerard who was tragically killed in a rally accident.***Although, at the time of publication, Charlie Coen was in good health, he sadly passed away in December 2024.Comment, queries and suggestions to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I'm sharing a re-run from my old radio programme Music at the Crossroads from Dublin South FM. It is the inaugural episode from 23rd January 2018 and features a mix of Irish traditional music. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I'm talking with Rawap and Dutar player, Mominjan Rahman from the Uyghur ethnic group. Rahman is a member of the Uyghur European Ensemble and tells me about his peoples' culture and music. Below are some links to expand on some of the talking points.The 12 Muqam & Amannisakhan: https://en.chinaculture.org/library/2008-01/21/content_72053.htm*Note that in the interview, I thought Amannisakhan was prevelent during the 1920s and 1930s. Actually, what Rahman was referring to that she was undertaking her work in her 20s and 30s during the sixteenth century.Tashvay: A composer of many Uyghur pieces including Yaro, as performed by Rahman during the programme.Uyghur European Ensemble: https://www.facebook.com/UyghurEuropeanEnsemble/Comments, queries and suggestions to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode features an array of popular folk songs sung by their original composers despite being popularised by other singers. You'll notice certain differences in the lyrics when comparing versions which I found quite interesting. Included in the line-up are the likes of Barney Rushe, Thom Moore and Ewan McColl.Comments, queries and suggestion to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over the next 90 minutes, I will dive into the music of the three major acts who laid the groundwork for the emerging genre of bluegrass in the 1940s. I begin with the "Father of Bluegrass", Bill Monroe, whose seminal 1946 recording session with Lester Flatt, Earl Scruggs and others split the old-time string-band atom. From there, I delve into Flatt & Scruggs own group which formed upon departing from Monroe in 1948. Finally, I take in brothers Ralph & Carter Stanley whom formed their band in 1947. If you are new to bluegrass, there is also an introduction episode from June 2020 which could be used as a supplement to this one.As always, please feel free to get in touch via email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.