This was one of the first things we recorded with The Killdares, from an album that was only available briefly on cassette. It starts with a great jig called Paddy Fahey's, then continues into a song that came from an old Planxty album, reworked and sung by Jesse Owsley. The original members of The Killdares were: Jesse Owsley, Ann Purdy, Linda Relph, Chris Leland, Jeff Fentum, and Tim Smith.

Paddy Fahey's Jig Little Drummer

Written by Linda Relph on 2-25-12 for her brother-in-law Tony (James Ferguson) who left us on Friday 2-17-12. A happy tune to celebrate his life and his spirit.

Tonys Celebration Reel 2012-02-25 17-17-46

A set of tunes from the Nine-8ths Irish release titled "Out on the Ocean," the first is one of Linda Relph's originals, the second is a great bluegrass standard from the playing of Kenny Baker. With great guitar backup (and bass playing!) by Kathy Barwick, plus faboo drumming from Chris Dunlap.

11 Aiden's Daley's Reel

This is a set of two of my original tunes. 
The first is a waltz I wrote for my stepdad Mike, who passed away back in 1995. He was a great man, loved music, and I like to think he would have enjoyed hearing me play the fiddle, and I hope he enjoys this waltz. 
The second tune is a jig I wrote that was influenced by the Solas album "For Love and Laughter." It is called The Hero Jig - appropriate for following the first tune.

06 Michael's Waltz The Hero Jig (N8i)

This was a set we put together that starts with the tune I wrote for my stepfather Mike McConnell, called "Michael's Waltz". It continues with another of my tunes, written the day after Christmas in 1997 and called "Boxing Day Reel." The third tune is "Paddy Ryan's Dream", and the set finishes with trad tune "Gravel Walk." Or Gravel Walks. Or The Gravel Walks. Or whatever it is. 

04 Brave Mourning (kds)

This set starts with one of my original tunes, called "Take Down Jig" - then goes into the great Charlie Lennon tune "Handsome Young Maidens."

Take Down Jigs 2-22-2013

Before we moved away from Sacramento, Kathy Barwick had me come in and record a few things with her (with Craig Long @ Paradise Studios, of course.)
I think this one might have to be the first track on my solo album. It's already done, I don't have to change a thing!!
This is Mayor Harrison's Fedora and Father Kelly's Reels.

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