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MUSIC CDs
Nearly all of
our CDs feature concertina or accordion. Within their categories (such
as Irish or Cajun), they are listed in alphabetical order, by artist or
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Altan - Local Ground
2005 -- The latest from the ever-popular band fron Ireland's Co. Donegal: "Adieu My Lovely Nancy," "Silver Slipper," "Dun Do Shuil," "The Roseville," lots of killer tune sets and the voice of Mairead ni Mhaonaigh. -- Sidestreet Button Accordion
2005 -- The latest from the ever-popular band fron Ireland's Co. Donegal: "Adieu My Lovely Nancy," "Silver Slipper," "Dun Do Shuil," "The Roseville," lots of killer tune sets and the voice of Mairead ni Mhaonaigh. -- Sidestreet Button Accordion
Beoga - A Lovely Madness
Beoga are Sean Og Graham and Damien McKee on duelling accordions, Liam Bradley on keyboards, and Eamon Murray on bodhran and percussion. The quartet plays a repertoire which bridges traditional music and other idioms, such as blues. Button Accordion
Beoga are Sean Og Graham and Damien McKee on duelling accordions, Liam Bradley on keyboards, and Eamon Murray on bodhran and percussion. The quartet plays a repertoire which bridges traditional music and other idioms, such as blues. Button Accordion
Beoga - Mischief
Beoga (named after the Irish word for "lively") are a five-member band based in County Antrim, Ireland. The band is composed of Seán “g Graham and Damian McKee on accordion, Eamon Murray on bodhrán, Liam Bradley on piano, and guest vocals and fiddle by Niamh Dunne. Their sound is mostly traditional Irish music, with the occasional dash of jazz and other genres. Mischief is their 2007 release. Button Accordion
Beoga (named after the Irish word for "lively") are a five-member band based in County Antrim, Ireland. The band is composed of Seán “g Graham and Damian McKee on accordion, Eamon Murray on bodhrán, Liam Bradley on piano, and guest vocals and fiddle by Niamh Dunne. Their sound is mostly traditional Irish music, with the occasional dash of jazz and other genres. Mischief is their 2007 release. Button Accordion
Paul Brock - Mo Chairdin
A stunning recording by one of the greatest Irish box players. Highly recommended. With Maeve Donnelly, Manus McGuire, Christy Dunne and Carl Hession. Button Accordion
A stunning recording by one of the greatest Irish box players. Highly recommended. With Maeve Donnelly, Manus McGuire, Christy Dunne and Carl Hession. Button Accordion
Paul Brock and
Enda Scahill - Humdinger
The first ever full recording of banjo and melodeon music, Humdinger draws its inspiration from the early recordings of melodeon and banjo music produced during the golden era of Irish music in North America in the early 1900’s.-- Claddagh Melodeon
The first ever full recording of banjo and melodeon music, Humdinger draws its inspiration from the early recordings of melodeon and banjo music produced during the golden era of Irish music in North America in the early 1900’s.-- Claddagh Melodeon
Brock McGuire Band
- Brock McGuire Band
This band consists of Paul Brock (accordion, melodeon), Manus McGuire (fiddle), Enda Scahill (banjo, guitar), Fergal Scahill (fiddle, guitar) and Dennis Morrison and Denis Carey sharing keyboard duties. It’s appealing very well-played music, with an old-fashioned taste to it. Most of it is traditional Irish music, with forays to French Canada and Shetland, and there are a few modern pieces. -- Claddagh Button Accordion
This band consists of Paul Brock (accordion, melodeon), Manus McGuire (fiddle), Enda Scahill (banjo, guitar), Fergal Scahill (fiddle, guitar) and Dennis Morrison and Denis Carey sharing keyboard duties. It’s appealing very well-played music, with an old-fashioned taste to it. Most of it is traditional Irish music, with forays to French Canada and Shetland, and there are a few modern pieces. -- Claddagh Button Accordion
Joe Burke, Brian
Conway, & Felix Dolan- A
Tribute to Andy McGann
Four tracks recorded live at a 2004 tribute concert are included on this recording, along with several other tracks chosen to commemorate and celebrate the life of Andy McGann and to represent the Sligo-American style. Button Accordion
Four tracks recorded live at a 2004 tribute concert are included on this recording, along with several other tracks chosen to commemorate and celebrate the life of Andy McGann and to represent the Sligo-American style. Button Accordion
Joe Burke- Two Classic Albums
A two-disc collection which includes Traditional Music of Ireland and The Bucks of Oranmore - both containing three bonus tracks. With piano accompaniment by Charlie Lennon. Button Accordion
A two-disc collection which includes Traditional Music of Ireland and The Bucks of Oranmore - both containing three bonus tracks. With piano accompaniment by Charlie Lennon. Button Accordion
Joe Burke - The Morning Mist
The Morning Mist is the new album from legendary and master accordion player Joe Burke with piano accompaniment from Charlie Lennon. Button Accordion
The Morning Mist is the new album from legendary and master accordion player Joe Burke with piano accompaniment from Charlie Lennon. Button Accordion
Cherish the Ladies - On Christmas Night
Traditional Irish melodies and carols, including The Holly and the Berry, The Wexford Carol, What Child Is This?, We Three Kings, The First Noel, and more.
Traditional Irish melodies and carols, including The Holly and the Berry, The Wexford Carol, What Child Is This?, We Three Kings, The First Noel, and more.
Cherish the Ladies
- Woman of the House
Cherish the Ladies is one of the finest ensembles of Celtic musicians on either side of the Atlantic. The American-based group, winner of the Glasgow Celtic Connections Festival's "International Group of the Year" award, recorded 'Woman of the House' in Scotland with many of their talented friends from the festival including Kate Rusby, Sharon Shannon, Eddi Reader, Karen Matheson, Liz Kane and Laoise Kelly. The resulting combination of reels, jigs and heart-rending ballads is a glorious celebration of a thriving musical tradition. "They are now among the busiest, best, and most popular Irish music groups in the world." -- Scott Alarik, Boston Globe Button Accordion
Cherish the Ladies is one of the finest ensembles of Celtic musicians on either side of the Atlantic. The American-based group, winner of the Glasgow Celtic Connections Festival's "International Group of the Year" award, recorded 'Woman of the House' in Scotland with many of their talented friends from the festival including Kate Rusby, Sharon Shannon, Eddi Reader, Karen Matheson, Liz Kane and Laoise Kelly. The resulting combination of reels, jigs and heart-rending ballads is a glorious celebration of a thriving musical tradition. "They are now among the busiest, best, and most popular Irish music groups in the world." -- Scott Alarik, Boston Globe Button Accordion
The Clare Set - Irish Traditional Concertina Styles
Disc Six of the Clare Set. In this remastered and enhanced CD release of the 1970s Topic/Free Reed archives of Clare concertina playing, we present classic examples of the playing of eight musicians from various parts of Ireland who play the Anglo concertina. Today, the richest store of traditional concertina playing is still to be found in County Clare, and at the time of recording, five of these musicians lived and worked in that county. Anglo Concertina
Disc Six of the Clare Set. In this remastered and enhanced CD release of the 1970s Topic/Free Reed archives of Clare concertina playing, we present classic examples of the playing of eight musicians from various parts of Ireland who play the Anglo concertina. Today, the richest store of traditional concertina playing is still to be found in County Clare, and at the time of recording, five of these musicians lived and worked in that county. Anglo Concertina
Brian McNamara
& Tim Collins - Reed
Only
The eagerly awaited release from Tim Collins and piper Brian McNamara. “An exhilarating music journey which soars effortlessly into heights of artistry where virtuosity is always balanced by supreme tastfulness” - Dr. Gearóid Ó hAllmhuráin. Anglo Concertina
The eagerly awaited release from Tim Collins and piper Brian McNamara. “An exhilarating music journey which soars effortlessly into heights of artistry where virtuosity is always balanced by supreme tastfulness” - Dr. Gearóid Ó hAllmhuráin. Anglo Concertina
Johnny Connolly - An Mileoidean Scaoilte
Known as king of the melodeon, Johnny brings us jigs, reels, hornpipes, waltzes, a polka, and a slow air. Four of the tracks are arranged specifically to suit the dancing of the Connemara set. Charlie Lennon accompanies on piano and plays fiddle on one track. If you love Irish accordion or are learning to play you'll want this CD! -- Sidestreet Button Accordion
Known as king of the melodeon, Johnny brings us jigs, reels, hornpipes, waltzes, a polka, and a slow air. Four of the tracks are arranged specifically to suit the dancing of the Connemara set. Charlie Lennon accompanies on piano and plays fiddle on one track. If you love Irish accordion or are learning to play you'll want this CD! -- Sidestreet Button Accordion
Johnny Connolly - An t Oilean Aerach
This album vindicates Johnny Connolly as one of the very best melodeon players of this country. His rhythm is flawless and controlled, and his love for the music shines through in the hearty and vivacious playing. -- Cló Iar-Chonnachta Button Accordion
This album vindicates Johnny Connolly as one of the very best melodeon players of this country. His rhythm is flawless and controlled, and his love for the music shines through in the hearty and vivacious playing. -- Cló Iar-Chonnachta Button Accordion
Elizabeth Crotty -
Concertina Music
from West Clare
RTÉ Radio has reissued 'Elizabeth Crotty, Concertina Music from West Clare' five years after it was first launched to critical acclaim. Crotty (1885-1960) was one of Ireland's most popular and influential traditional musicians and this reissue is in response to the original pressing selling out. An important recording by any standard. Anglo Concertina
RTÉ Radio has reissued 'Elizabeth Crotty, Concertina Music from West Clare' five years after it was first launched to critical acclaim. Crotty (1885-1960) was one of Ireland's most popular and influential traditional musicians and this reissue is in response to the original pressing selling out. An important recording by any standard. Anglo Concertina
Joe Derrane - The Boston Edge
A "dream team" Irish trio plays traditional jigs, reels and airs with passion and originality. Led by button accordion master Joe Derrane, 2004 National Heritage winner. Locked tight as a drum with Joe are Séamus Connolly, the golden-toned fiddler who's won the All-Irish Championship ten times, and guitarist/mandolinist John McGann, a National Flat-Picking Champion. The recording is so pure and spacious, the instrumental timbres are so rich and dynamic that the trio sounds almost orchestral. Button Accordion
A "dream team" Irish trio plays traditional jigs, reels and airs with passion and originality. Led by button accordion master Joe Derrane, 2004 National Heritage winner. Locked tight as a drum with Joe are Séamus Connolly, the golden-toned fiddler who's won the All-Irish Championship ten times, and guitarist/mandolinist John McGann, a National Flat-Picking Champion. The recording is so pure and spacious, the instrumental timbres are so rich and dynamic that the trio sounds almost orchestral. Button Accordion
Chris Droney - The Flowing Tide
Disc Three of the Clare Set. Chris Droney, a farmer from Bellharbour, near the Burren area of north Clare, came to the forefront of Irish music in 1956, when he won the Fleadh Cheoil All Ireland Concertina Championship at Ennis, with further All-Ireland concertina championships in 1959, 1960, and so on until 1967, when he retired "to give the others a chance"! Concerts in the USA followed, and Chris was much in demand for house dances all over Clare. Much of his repertoire came from his father, and his dance-oriented, driving style, free of over-decoration, is pure Clare playing. This CD release includes many extra tunes from the original Tams & Wayne 1974 recordings.Anglo Concertina
Disc Three of the Clare Set. Chris Droney, a farmer from Bellharbour, near the Burren area of north Clare, came to the forefront of Irish music in 1956, when he won the Fleadh Cheoil All Ireland Concertina Championship at Ennis, with further All-Ireland concertina championships in 1959, 1960, and so on until 1967, when he retired "to give the others a chance"! Concerts in the USA followed, and Chris was much in demand for house dances all over Clare. Much of his repertoire came from his father, and his dance-oriented, driving style, free of over-decoration, is pure Clare playing. This CD release includes many extra tunes from the original Tams & Wayne 1974 recordings.Anglo Concertina
Chris Droney - Down From Bell Harbour
This is the third solo album from legendary Clare man Chris Droney, who has been playing music for seventy-three years, delighting traditional music enthusiasts and dancers alike. With tasteful accompaniment from Jacinta McEvoy, Down from Bell Harbour is one of the finest ever collections of traditional Irish concertina music. He was All-Ireland Senior Concertina Champion nine times and still plays regularly with The Four Courts céilí band, throughout Ireland and abroad. -- Claddagh
Anglo Concertina
This is the third solo album from legendary Clare man Chris Droney, who has been playing music for seventy-three years, delighting traditional music enthusiasts and dancers alike. With tasteful accompaniment from Jacinta McEvoy, Down from Bell Harbour is one of the finest ever collections of traditional Irish concertina music. He was All-Ireland Senior Concertina Champion nine times and still plays regularly with The Four Courts céilí band, throughout Ireland and abroad. -- Claddagh
Anglo Concertina
Chris Droney - The Fertile Rock
From Bell Harbour, Co. Clare, Droney is one of the great traditional musicians associated with the Irish concertina, and here are 18 tracks, recorded in 1995, to show why. Droney's playing is very straightforward, fairly simple technically, but not simplistic, rhythmically perfect, and, most importantly perhaps, always in good taste. -- Celtic Grooves
Anglo Concertina
From Bell Harbour, Co. Clare, Droney is one of the great traditional musicians associated with the Irish concertina, and here are 18 tracks, recorded in 1995, to show why. Droney's playing is very straightforward, fairly simple technically, but not simplistic, rhythmically perfect, and, most importantly perhaps, always in good taste. -- Celtic Grooves
Anglo Concertina
Finbarr Dwyer - Accordion Music from the Soul
This album is a celebration of traditional Irish music. Theresa McMahon accompanies him on keyboard. Button Accordion
This album is a celebration of traditional Irish music. Theresa McMahon accompanies him on keyboard. Button Accordion
Fingal - James Keane, Randal Bays and Daithi Sproule
Dáithí Sproule is a native of Derry in the North of Ireland, a renowned traditional singer in both Irish and English, and one of the world's premier guitarists in the Irish tradition.....Randal Bays has toured and recorded with many of the great Irish musicians of the day, including James Kelly, Martin Hayes, Mícheál O'Domhnaill and many more.....James Keane has won four All-Ireland championships on the accordion, and has been an important figure in the Dublin folk revival. He emigrated to America in 1968 and performed with many of the great Irish musicians in New York and beyond, including a concert at Carnegie Hall. --Claddagh Records Button Accordion
Dáithí Sproule is a native of Derry in the North of Ireland, a renowned traditional singer in both Irish and English, and one of the world's premier guitarists in the Irish tradition.....Randal Bays has toured and recorded with many of the great Irish musicians of the day, including James Kelly, Martin Hayes, Mícheál O'Domhnaill and many more.....James Keane has won four All-Ireland championships on the accordion, and has been an important figure in the Dublin folk revival. He emigrated to America in 1968 and performed with many of the great Irish musicians in New York and beyond, including a concert at Carnegie Hall. --Claddagh Records Button Accordion
Edel Fox &
Ronan Flaherty - Edel
Fox & Ronan Flaherty
Edel Fox and Ronan O'Flaherty who hail from Milltown Malbay, Co. Clare and Galway City respectively, have just released their self-titled debut album. Edel received the prestigious TG4 Young Musician of the Year award in 2004. Anglo Concertina
Edel Fox and Ronan O'Flaherty who hail from Milltown Malbay, Co. Clare and Galway City respectively, have just released their self-titled debut album. Edel received the prestigious TG4 Young Musician of the Year award in 2004. Anglo Concertina
The Fuchsia Band
The Fuchsia Band have established themselves as one of the top Irish Traditional bands on the circuit, with their lively folk-trad spirit and charm never-failing. Melding powerful ballads and sprightly tunes into a delightful performance, The Fuchsia Band show will enliven the Irish zest within you instantaneously. The band has played far and near, from the American shores to the Finnish fjords, bringing the sold-out venues to a storming frenzy through music, songs, stories and dance. This is their first album. --Claddagh Records Button Accordion
The Fuchsia Band have established themselves as one of the top Irish Traditional bands on the circuit, with their lively folk-trad spirit and charm never-failing. Melding powerful ballads and sprightly tunes into a delightful performance, The Fuchsia Band show will enliven the Irish zest within you instantaneously. The band has played far and near, from the American shores to the Finnish fjords, bringing the sold-out venues to a storming frenzy through music, songs, stories and dance. This is their first album. --Claddagh Records Button Accordion
The Fuchsia Band - Gr” D” Raibh
The Fuchsia Band’s 2nd album Gr” D” Raibh was voted “Album of the Year” by the No Celtic Boundaries radio program, and lead singer Máirtín de Cógáin was also awarded “Songwriter of the Year”. With 9 All-Ireland accolades between them, they are a fierce force for any audience. These four lads have traveled far and wide, bombarding people with ceol binn (sweet music) every step along the way! The Fuchsia Band will be sure to put you all under their spell and whisk you away to a time before television, to a time before radio, when people entertained themselves...The Fuchsia Band is one of the only Irish Traditional Groups touring today that, along with music, song and dance, still includes the ancient art of storytelling in their performances. --Claddagh Records Button Accordion
The Fuchsia Band’s 2nd album Gr” D” Raibh was voted “Album of the Year” by the No Celtic Boundaries radio program, and lead singer Máirtín de Cógáin was also awarded “Songwriter of the Year”. With 9 All-Ireland accolades between them, they are a fierce force for any audience. These four lads have traveled far and wide, bombarding people with ceol binn (sweet music) every step along the way! The Fuchsia Band will be sure to put you all under their spell and whisk you away to a time before television, to a time before radio, when people entertained themselves...The Fuchsia Band is one of the only Irish Traditional Groups touring today that, along with music, song and dance, still includes the ancient art of storytelling in their performances. --Claddagh Records Button Accordion
Kitty Hayes
& Peter Laban - They'll
Be Good Yet
The CD captures the music of two musicians: Kitty Hayes on concertina - clearly relaxed and at home in her own kitchen where the recordings took place - and Peter Laban playing flat pitched pipes, complementing Kitty's typical - older generation - Clare style of playing, creating a multi-layered blend of concertina and pipes with a strong 'live' feeling to it. As Tom Munnelly puts it in his introduction to the CD: 'This CD catches the musical understanding that Kitty and Peter share with one another. The music is stately and relaxed at the same time. It eschews flashiness totally and gets the skin of the tunes, a conversation between friends, never an argument or a race. If you wish to hear Clare music as it should be played, you will be hard-pressed to find a better example' -- Claddagh Anglo Concertina
The CD captures the music of two musicians: Kitty Hayes on concertina - clearly relaxed and at home in her own kitchen where the recordings took place - and Peter Laban playing flat pitched pipes, complementing Kitty's typical - older generation - Clare style of playing, creating a multi-layered blend of concertina and pipes with a strong 'live' feeling to it. As Tom Munnelly puts it in his introduction to the CD: 'This CD catches the musical understanding that Kitty and Peter share with one another. The music is stately and relaxed at the same time. It eschews flashiness totally and gets the skin of the tunes, a conversation between friends, never an argument or a race. If you wish to hear Clare music as it should be played, you will be hard-pressed to find a better example' -- Claddagh Anglo Concertina
P.J. Hernon
On this recording we hear P.J. Hernon's mastery of his instrument as he displays his talents using both the one row and the two row B/C button accordions. He is joined on a number of tracks by his brother Marcus who is one of Irish music's leading exponents of both the tin whistle and the concert flute. andButton Accordion
On this recording we hear P.J. Hernon's mastery of his instrument as he displays his talents using both the one row and the two row B/C button accordions. He is joined on a number of tracks by his brother Marcus who is one of Irish music's leading exponents of both the tin whistle and the concert flute. andButton Accordion
Noel Hill - The Irish Concertina Two
Noel Hill has set the standard for Irish concertina music. Eighteen years after his original Irish Concertina album comes this sequel, a must-have for any fan of the concertina. Anglo Concertina
Noel Hill has set the standard for Irish concertina music. Eighteen years after his original Irish Concertina album comes this sequel, a must-have for any fan of the concertina. Anglo Concertina
Noel Hill - The Irish Concertina
Hill is considered one of the best concertina players in Ireland today, and this, his first solo album (1988), showcases his instrumental skills and his impeccable taste. -- Celtic Grooves Anglo Concertina
Hill is considered one of the best concertina players in Ireland today, and this, his first solo album (1988), showcases his instrumental skills and his impeccable taste. -- Celtic Grooves Anglo Concertina
Noel Hill
& Tony MacMahon - In
Knocknagree
Another fantastic duet album (1985), this one featuring with Hill the great Clare accordion player Tony MacMahon. The recordings were made in Dan Connell's pub in Knocknagree, in the heart of Sliabh Luachra, and, with dancers whooping ans stomping along, the atmosphere is simply electric. Brilliant. Anglo Concertina, Button Accordion
Another fantastic duet album (1985), this one featuring with Hill the great Clare accordion player Tony MacMahon. The recordings were made in Dan Connell's pub in Knocknagree, in the heart of Sliabh Luachra, and, with dancers whooping ans stomping along, the atmosphere is simply electric. Brilliant. Anglo Concertina, Button Accordion
Noel Hill - Noel Hill & Tony Linnane
This 1979 album pairs up the talents of two excellent musicians in Clare, on concertina and fiddle. Every track is a delight and has become a classic. Contributions from guests Matt Molloy (flute), Alec Finn (bouzouki), and Micheal O' Domhnaill (harmonium). Anglo Concertina
This 1979 album pairs up the talents of two excellent musicians in Clare, on concertina and fiddle. Every track is a delight and has become a classic. Contributions from guests Matt Molloy (flute), Alec Finn (bouzouki), and Micheal O' Domhnaill (harmonium). Anglo Concertina
Kevin Keegan - The Music of Kevin Keegan
26 years after the death of Irish button accordion master Kevin Keegan comes this CD. "A warm-hearted, good-faith testament to Keegan's memory and a long overdue introduction to his accordion artistry, deserving of mention in the same breath as that of .. Paddy O'Brien and. Joe Cooley, both close friends of Keegan. Though these performances were never originally intended for a formal album, they are now our best window into the musical soul and skill of a self-effacing legend on button accordion." -- The Irish Echo Online Button Accordion
26 years after the death of Irish button accordion master Kevin Keegan comes this CD. "A warm-hearted, good-faith testament to Keegan's memory and a long overdue introduction to his accordion artistry, deserving of mention in the same breath as that of .. Paddy O'Brien and. Joe Cooley, both close friends of Keegan. Though these performances were never originally intended for a formal album, they are now our best window into the musical soul and skill of a self-effacing legend on button accordion." -- The Irish Echo Online Button Accordion
John Kelly - Irish Traditional Concertina &
Fiddle Music
Disc Four of the Clare Set. John Kelly was born in the district of Rehy West, County Clare, and for over thirty years was a force in Irish music - he was a member of Seán Ó Riada's Ceoltóirí Cualainn, of the Castle Ceilidh Band, and of Ceoltóirí Laighean, and regular musician at respected Dublin sessions. John's fiddling is in the relaxed Clare style and his concertina playing is spikier, with subtle variations of notes, the occasional harmonic effect, and again that off-beat emphasis. John taught at the Willie Clancy Scoil Éigse, and supported the Tradition Club held on Wednesdays at Slattery's, just a few doors away from his Dublin home: he was recorded by John Tams and Neil Wayne in January 1974 and by Tony Engle and Patrick Hayes in March & April 1975, and extra tracks are here included from these sessions. Anglo Concertina
Disc Four of the Clare Set. John Kelly was born in the district of Rehy West, County Clare, and for over thirty years was a force in Irish music - he was a member of Seán Ó Riada's Ceoltóirí Cualainn, of the Castle Ceilidh Band, and of Ceoltóirí Laighean, and regular musician at respected Dublin sessions. John's fiddling is in the relaxed Clare style and his concertina playing is spikier, with subtle variations of notes, the occasional harmonic effect, and again that off-beat emphasis. John taught at the Willie Clancy Scoil Éigse, and supported the Tradition Club held on Wednesdays at Slattery's, just a few doors away from his Dublin home: he was recorded by John Tams and Neil Wayne in January 1974 and by Tony Engle and Patrick Hayes in March & April 1975, and extra tracks are here included from these sessions. Anglo Concertina
Larry Kinsella - The Barley Grain
From the Camolin area of Co.Wexford, Larry got his interest in music from his father who was a box player with the Kinsella Family Ceili Band. The music on his debut CD is demonstration of the honest tradition. Joining him is Caoimhín O’Raghallaigh on Fiddle, Kieran Munnelly on Flute and Bodhran and Gavin Ralston on Guitar. --Claddagh Records Anglo Concertina
From the Camolin area of Co.Wexford, Larry got his interest in music from his father who was a box player with the Kinsella Family Ceili Band. The music on his debut CD is demonstration of the honest tradition. Joining him is Caoimhín O’Raghallaigh on Fiddle, Kieran Munnelly on Flute and Bodhran and Gavin Ralston on Guitar. --Claddagh Records Anglo Concertina
Grey Larsen
& André Marchand - Les Marionnettes
Grey and André's second CD, the follow-up to The Orange Tree. More fresh and highly original song and instrumental arrangements integrating traditional Irish and French Canadian music, with six original pieces by both artists. Irish flute, tin whistles, concertina, fiddle, piano, guitar, foot percussion, harmonium, field organ. Lilting and vocals in French. Anglo Concertina
Grey and André's second CD, the follow-up to The Orange Tree. More fresh and highly original song and instrumental arrangements integrating traditional Irish and French Canadian music, with six original pieces by both artists. Irish flute, tin whistles, concertina, fiddle, piano, guitar, foot percussion, harmonium, field organ. Lilting and vocals in French. Anglo Concertina
Damian O'Brien
& Oliver Laughlin - The
Factory Turn
This Leitrim Duet performs 13 tracks of lively music and are accompanied by Arty McGlynn, Kevin Brehony and James Blennerhassett. Piano Accordion
This Leitrim Duet performs 13 tracks of lively music and are accompanied by Arty McGlynn, Kevin Brehony and James Blennerhassett. Piano Accordion
Mary MacNamara - Open Hearth (with Andrew MacNamara)
Those familiar with the subtle, sparsely decorated, and gently paced music of Mary MacNamara will find this recording very much in the same vein as her previous two solo albums. Although her brother Andrew's accordion playing can be quite different in style, i.e., complex in ornamentation and faster paced, here he matches Mary's style note for note, which results in a series of charming unaccompanied duets. The music consists mostly of some well-known tunes and standards of the Clare repertoire. --Celtic Grooves Anglo Concertina, Button Accordion
Those familiar with the subtle, sparsely decorated, and gently paced music of Mary MacNamara will find this recording very much in the same vein as her previous two solo albums. Although her brother Andrew's accordion playing can be quite different in style, i.e., complex in ornamentation and faster paced, here he matches Mary's style note for note, which results in a series of charming unaccompanied duets. The music consists mostly of some well-known tunes and standards of the Clare repertoire. --Celtic Grooves Anglo Concertina, Button Accordion
Mary MacNamara - Traditional Music from East Clare
A lovely first solo album by this concertina player from Tulla, Co. Clare, whose subtle, sparsely decorated, and gently paced music is absolutely captivating. With guest appearances by fiddle players P.J. and Martin Hayes, and piano accompaniments by Seamus Quinn. --Celtic Grooves Anglo Concertina
A lovely first solo album by this concertina player from Tulla, Co. Clare, whose subtle, sparsely decorated, and gently paced music is absolutely captivating. With guest appearances by fiddle players P.J. and Martin Hayes, and piano accompaniments by Seamus Quinn. --Celtic Grooves Anglo Concertina
Mary MacNamara - The Blackberry Blossom
If you liked Mary's concertina playing on her first album, you will enjoy it on this new one at least as much. With Geraldine Cotter on piano, as well as brother Andrew MacNamara (accordion) and Catherine McEvoy (flute) on a few tracks. Anglo Concertina, Button Accordion
If you liked Mary's concertina playing on her first album, you will enjoy it on this new one at least as much. With Geraldine Cotter on piano, as well as brother Andrew MacNamara (accordion) and Catherine McEvoy (flute) on a few tracks. Anglo Concertina, Button Accordion
The Josephine
Marsh Band - I Can
Hear You Smiling
This debut solo recording was released in 2001. She plays in a style that is both personal and at the same time distilled from the musical influences of East Clare. --Celtic Music Direct Button Accordion
This debut solo recording was released in 2001. She plays in a style that is both personal and at the same time distilled from the musical influences of East Clare. --Celtic Music Direct Button Accordion
Billy McComiskey - Outside the Box
The first solo album in over 25 years for this Irish-American button accordionist. Features guests Liz Carroll, Brendan Dolan, John Doyle, Athena Tergis, Mick Moloney, Matthew Bell, others. 13 tracks of reels, jigs, hornpipes, and waltzes. Button Accordion
The first solo album in over 25 years for this Irish-American button accordionist. Features guests Liz Carroll, Brendan Dolan, John Doyle, Athena Tergis, Mick Moloney, Matthew Bell, others. 13 tracks of reels, jigs, hornpipes, and waltzes. Button Accordion
Tommy McMahon
& Bernard O'Sullivan -
Irish Traditional Concertina Music of Co Clare
Disc Five of the Clare Set. This recording from 1974 highlights the unique playing and ensemble style of these two great players. Their repertoire was immense, and the younger Tommy (24 at the time of recording) had learned much from the playing of his friend and mentor Bernard O'Sullivan: they were neighbours in Cree-Cooraclare, and still played together until Bernard's death in August 2006. His memory is celebrated with this sublime music.Anglo Concertina
Irish Traditional Concertina Music of Co Clare
Disc Five of the Clare Set. This recording from 1974 highlights the unique playing and ensemble style of these two great players. Their repertoire was immense, and the younger Tommy (24 at the time of recording) had learned much from the playing of his friend and mentor Bernard O'Sullivan: they were neighbours in Cree-Cooraclare, and still played together until Bernard's death in August 2006. His memory is celebrated with this sublime music.Anglo Concertina
Christy McNamara -
The House I Was
Reared In
A collection of 17 reels, jigs, waltzes, and slow airs. He is joined by fiddler Martin Hayes, guitarist Denis Cahill, flute player Eamonn Cotter, and fiddlers Liam Lewis and Peadar O’Loughlin. Button Accordion
A collection of 17 reels, jigs, waltzes, and slow airs. He is joined by fiddler Martin Hayes, guitarist Denis Cahill, flute player Eamonn Cotter, and fiddlers Liam Lewis and Peadar O’Loughlin. Button Accordion
Mick, Louise
& Michelle Mulcahy - Notes
from the Heart
Peadar Ó Riada remarks in the notes for this album that it is the sweetness and the tunefulness of the family’s ensemble playing that is most striking, and he is right. Their music is full of melody and warmth, and is firmly rooted in the west Limerick and Sliabh Luachra styles, but also has a Clare influence. The Mulcahys play a dazzling array of instruments on the album; Mick plays accordion and melodeon, Louise plays concert flute and uilleann pipes and Michelle plays fiddle, concertina, harp and piano. Accompaniment is provided by Cyril O’Donoghue on bouzouki and guitar, and by Tommy Hayes on bodhrán. Button Accordion
Peadar Ó Riada remarks in the notes for this album that it is the sweetness and the tunefulness of the family’s ensemble playing that is most striking, and he is right. Their music is full of melody and warmth, and is firmly rooted in the west Limerick and Sliabh Luachra styles, but also has a Clare influence. The Mulcahys play a dazzling array of instruments on the album; Mick plays accordion and melodeon, Louise plays concert flute and uilleann pipes and Michelle plays fiddle, concertina, harp and piano. Accompaniment is provided by Cyril O’Donoghue on bouzouki and guitar, and by Tommy Hayes on bodhrán. Button Accordion
Paddy Murphy - In Good Hands
This memorial release features 28 tracks of tunes and field interviews with the Irish concertina player, recorded between 1958 and 1986. Includes a 28 page book of rare photos, a biography, and historical anecdotes. Featuring solo work as well as duets with Jimmy Kennedy, Peadar O'Louglin, and Joe Ryan. Anglo Concertina
This memorial release features 28 tracks of tunes and field interviews with the Irish concertina player, recorded between 1958 and 1986. Includes a 28 page book of rare photos, a biography, and historical anecdotes. Featuring solo work as well as duets with Jimmy Kennedy, Peadar O'Louglin, and Joe Ryan. Anglo Concertina
Niamh Ni Charra - From Both Sides
Following 8 years touring the world with Riverdance as their fiddler, and introducing Riverdance audiences to the concertina along the way, she returned to Ireland, where she is now based, to record her debut album. The album showcases Niamh’s virtuosity on both fiddle and concertina, and includes well-known musicians Brendan Begley, Eoghan O Neill, Robbie Harris, Cathal Synnott and Conor Sheil. --Claddagh Records Anglo Concertina
Following 8 years touring the world with Riverdance as their fiddler, and introducing Riverdance audiences to the concertina along the way, she returned to Ireland, where she is now based, to record her debut album. The album showcases Niamh’s virtuosity on both fiddle and concertina, and includes well-known musicians Brendan Begley, Eoghan O Neill, Robbie Harris, Cathal Synnott and Conor Sheil. --Claddagh Records Anglo Concertina
Diarmuid O'Brien-Cairde Cairdín
This is the debut album from West Limerick fiddle player, Diarmuid O’Brien. The album consists of a number of fiddle/accordion duets from well known accordion players from the West Limerick region, including, Derek Hickey, Donal Murphy, Dan Brouder, Mick Mulcahy…and more. This album portrays the ‘Lively’ and ‘Lift’ style associated with West Limerick music. Button Accordion
This is the debut album from West Limerick fiddle player, Diarmuid O’Brien. The album consists of a number of fiddle/accordion duets from well known accordion players from the West Limerick region, including, Derek Hickey, Donal Murphy, Dan Brouder, Mick Mulcahy…and more. This album portrays the ‘Lively’ and ‘Lift’ style associated with West Limerick music. Button Accordion
Ben Lennon & Tony O'Connell - Rossinver Braes
A new album from Ben Lennon, fiddle, and Tony O'Connell, concertina. The music of Sligo and Leitrim is featured, but it is the music of Clare which is predominant throughout. Featuring Charlie Lennon on Piano, Alec Finn on Bouzouki and Jerry McNamara on Guitar. --Claddagh Records Anglo Concertina
A new album from Ben Lennon, fiddle, and Tony O'Connell, concertina. The music of Sligo and Leitrim is featured, but it is the music of Clare which is predominant throughout. Featuring Charlie Lennon on Piano, Alec Finn on Bouzouki and Jerry McNamara on Guitar. --Claddagh Records Anglo Concertina
Martin O'Connor - The Connachtman's Rambles
1979 reissue of O'Connor on accordion, Donal Lunny on blarge, Gerry O'Beirne on guitar, and Colm Murphy on bodhran. 12 tracks, including "The Jolly Tinker," "Hornpipe," "A Stoir Mo Chro," and more. Button Accordion
1979 reissue of O'Connor on accordion, Donal Lunny on blarge, Gerry O'Beirne on guitar, and Colm Murphy on bodhran. 12 tracks, including "The Jolly Tinker," "Hornpipe," "A Stoir Mo Chro," and more. Button Accordion
Gearóid
ÓhAllmhuràin - Traditional Music from Clare and Beyond
Released in 1996, to critical acclaim. This album firmly established Gearóid as one of the finest concertina players in Irish music. Anglo Concertina
Released in 1996, to critical acclaim. This album firmly established Gearóid as one of the finest concertina players in Irish music. Anglo Concertina
Johnny O'Leary - Music For The Set
A re-issue of the classic Topic recordings from 1976/77. Traditional Sliabh Luachra polkas, slides, hornpipes, jigs and reels recorded live at Dan Connell's Pub, Knocknagree, Co. Cork. Includes extensive notes and complete instructions for the polka set.-- Irish Music Magazine Button Accordion
A re-issue of the classic Topic recordings from 1976/77. Traditional Sliabh Luachra polkas, slides, hornpipes, jigs and reels recorded live at Dan Connell's Pub, Knocknagree, Co. Cork. Includes extensive notes and complete instructions for the polka set.-- Irish Music Magazine Button Accordion
Johnny O'Leary - The Trooper
Reissue of the classic Topic LP from their "Music from Sliabh Luachra" series. This recording is one of the classic sources for some of the polkas and slides which are characteristic of Kerry Music. Button Accordion
Reissue of the classic Topic LP from their "Music from Sliabh Luachra" series. This recording is one of the classic sources for some of the polkas and slides which are characteristic of Kerry Music. Button Accordion
Micheál
Ó Raghallaigh - Inside Out
The second album from the man who made a triumphant debut some years ago with ‘The Nervous Man’. This one is every bit as good as his first, an accomplishment that is worthy of note, given its predecessor’s astonishing mix of technical perfection, sheer good taste and exuberant artistry of the highest order. Accompaniment is by Michael Rooney, by now almost as ubiquitous as John Blake, Eoghan O’Brien and Tríona Ní Dhomhnaill. No home should be without one. -- Claddagh Anglo Concertina
The second album from the man who made a triumphant debut some years ago with ‘The Nervous Man’. This one is every bit as good as his first, an accomplishment that is worthy of note, given its predecessor’s astonishing mix of technical perfection, sheer good taste and exuberant artistry of the highest order. Accompaniment is by Michael Rooney, by now almost as ubiquitous as John Blake, Eoghan O’Brien and Tríona Ní Dhomhnaill. No home should be without one. -- Claddagh Anglo Concertina
Micheál
Ó Raghallaigh - The Nervous Man
Micheál Ó Raghallaigh's debut solo CD, with accompaniments on harp guitar and bodhran. Micheal's concertina playing achieves a great balance of traditional sound and personal expression. Recording includes some great classics and some lesser known tunes, including Paddy O'Brien's composition after which the album was named. Anglo Concertina
Micheál Ó Raghallaigh's debut solo CD, with accompaniments on harp guitar and bodhran. Micheal's concertina playing achieves a great balance of traditional sound and personal expression. Recording includes some great classics and some lesser known tunes, including Paddy O'Brien's composition after which the album was named. Anglo Concertina
Jason O'Rourke - Roguery Road
Another recording of concertina and fiddle. O’Rourke has been a well-known frequenter of the Belfast session scene for quite a time and O’Kane, originally from Dungiven in Derry, has moved there in recent years. This is yet another excellent album, recorded live in County Antrim, albeit on a wider canvas, as they have brought in quite a few other musicians, including O’Kane’s father, Séamus, the famous bodhran maker and player. Other well-known players from the Belfast sessions include Breandán O’Hare and Davy Maguire. The tunes are from a broad base, including Britanny, Wales and Orkney. Top class. -- Claddagh Anglo Concertina
Another recording of concertina and fiddle. O’Rourke has been a well-known frequenter of the Belfast session scene for quite a time and O’Kane, originally from Dungiven in Derry, has moved there in recent years. This is yet another excellent album, recorded live in County Antrim, albeit on a wider canvas, as they have brought in quite a few other musicians, including O’Kane’s father, Séamus, the famous bodhran maker and player. Other well-known players from the Belfast sessions include Breandán O’Hare and Davy Maguire. The tunes are from a broad base, including Britanny, Wales and Orkney. Top class. -- Claddagh Anglo Concertina
Jimmí O
Se - Malairt Poirt O
Fionntra
Jimmí is 90 years of age. He plays the accordion with an ease that would be a credit to someone in their fifties, and with the proper swing for the dances of his native West Kerry. Listeners should be aware that most of this recording consists of conversation, sometimes with music playing behind it. The conversation is in beautiful, articulate Kerry Irish, as concise and intelligent as his music, and like his music it is easy on the ears. It consists of personal reminiscence, folk tales, and history (including Lindbergh's transatlantic flight). For anyone who speaks that dialect, it's an undiluted pleasure, and can also be recommended to learners. -- Compass Records Button Accordion
Jimmí is 90 years of age. He plays the accordion with an ease that would be a credit to someone in their fifties, and with the proper swing for the dances of his native West Kerry. Listeners should be aware that most of this recording consists of conversation, sometimes with music playing behind it. The conversation is in beautiful, articulate Kerry Irish, as concise and intelligent as his music, and like his music it is easy on the ears. It consists of personal reminiscence, folk tales, and history (including Lindbergh's transatlantic flight). For anyone who speaks that dialect, it's an undiluted pleasure, and can also be recommended to learners. -- Compass Records Button Accordion
Bernard O'Sullivan
& Tommy McMahon - Clare Concertinas
Disc Two of the Clare Set. In the 1970's, Cree-Cooraclare was very much "concertina country." This 1974 recording, plus many extra tracks, highlights the unique playing and ensemble style of two players from the area - Bernard O'Sullivan and Tommy McMahon: their huge repertoire embodies the best of the Clare tradition.Anglo Concertina
Disc Two of the Clare Set. In the 1970's, Cree-Cooraclare was very much "concertina country." This 1974 recording, plus many extra tracks, highlights the unique playing and ensemble style of two players from the area - Bernard O'Sullivan and Tommy McMahon: their huge repertoire embodies the best of the Clare tradition.Anglo Concertina
Eoghan O'Sullivan,
Gerry Harrington, Paul deGrae - The
Smoky Chimney
A collection of traditional dance tunes. Button Accordion
A collection of traditional dance tunes. Button Accordion
Angelina Carberry
& Martin Quinn - Angelina
Carberry & Martin Quinn
Noted banjo player Angelina Carberry is paired up with Martin Quinn, an accordion player from Armagh. Quinn plays the melodeon on a couple of tracks, including his solo, and a banjo-melodeon unaccompanied duet. There are quite a few well-known tunes on here and some more seldom heard ones. Button Accordion
Noted banjo player Angelina Carberry is paired up with Martin Quinn, an accordion player from Armagh. Quinn plays the melodeon on a couple of tracks, including his solo, and a banjo-melodeon unaccompanied duet. There are quite a few well-known tunes on here and some more seldom heard ones. Button Accordion
Rattle the Boards - The Parish Platform
12 tracks of hornpipes, reels, and overall traditional Irish dance tunes and songs. Danu accordion and melodeon player Benny McCarthy joins his local musicians on this album. With John Nugent, John T. Egan, Pat Ryan and an array of guests. Button Accordion
12 tracks of hornpipes, reels, and overall traditional Irish dance tunes and songs. Danu accordion and melodeon player Benny McCarthy joins his local musicians on this album. With John Nugent, John T. Egan, Pat Ryan and an array of guests. Button Accordion
The Russell Family
- of Doolin, Co Clare
Disc One of the Clare Set. The fame of the legendary Russell Brothers - Micho, Pakie, and Gus - brought legions of music enthusiasts to Doolin, Co Clare throughout the '60s and '70s. The brothers had learned much from iconic Clare musicians such as Johnny Doran, Willie Clancy, and concertina players Martin Kiloughery and Paddy Murphy, and the trio were finally recorded in 1974 by Neil Wayne & John Tams for a classic Topic LP, now released here on CD as part of the Clare Set of archive recordings, with many extra tracks from the original 1974 Russells sessions. Anglo Concertina
Disc One of the Clare Set. The fame of the legendary Russell Brothers - Micho, Pakie, and Gus - brought legions of music enthusiasts to Doolin, Co Clare throughout the '60s and '70s. The brothers had learned much from iconic Clare musicians such as Johnny Doran, Willie Clancy, and concertina players Martin Kiloughery and Paddy Murphy, and the trio were finally recorded in 1974 by Neil Wayne & John Tams for a classic Topic LP, now released here on CD as part of the Clare Set of archive recordings, with many extra tracks from the original 1974 Russells sessions. Anglo Concertina
Sharon Shannon - Renegade
Sharon Shannon returns with her first studio album since 2003. Joining her at the core of this project are Michael McGoldrick on flute and whistles and Dezi Donnelly on fiddle. Completing the quartet is Sharon’s longtime guitarist Jim Murray. Button Accordion
Sharon Shannon returns with her first studio album since 2003. Joining her at the core of this project are Michael McGoldrick on flute and whistles and Dezi Donnelly on fiddle. Completing the quartet is Sharon’s longtime guitarist Jim Murray. Button Accordion
Sharon Shannon - Live at Dolans
Sharon Shannon with the Big Band and special guests toured Ireland in 2006, to sold out houses everywhere. This 2-CD album captures their session at Dolans Pub. Button Accordion
Sharon Shannon with the Big Band and special guests toured Ireland in 2006, to sold out houses everywhere. This 2-CD album captures their session at Dolans Pub. Button Accordion
Sharon Shannon
& Friends - Libertango
[Shannon] continues to defy and redefine musical boundaries with her latest album, the stunningly diverse Libertango. A year’s worth of touring and recording with Sinead O’Connor has led Shannon to rediscover the role of female vocalists in her own music, resulting in several stirring encounters here.
Instrumentally, Shannon draws from an ambitious and intriguing range of influences. While staying firmly grounded in the agile beauty of her traditional Irish and Scottish roots, Shannon embraces blues (on a haunting cover of Fleetwood Mac’s timeless Albatross"), Arabian, jazz, and Latin sources. Encompassing instrumental and vocal features, traditional and eclectic styles, and a wide range of virtuoso accompanists, Libertango is the definitive album from one of Irish music’s most renowned performers." -- Compass Records Button Accordion
[Shannon] continues to defy and redefine musical boundaries with her latest album, the stunningly diverse Libertango. A year’s worth of touring and recording with Sinead O’Connor has led Shannon to rediscover the role of female vocalists in her own music, resulting in several stirring encounters here.
Instrumentally, Shannon draws from an ambitious and intriguing range of influences. While staying firmly grounded in the agile beauty of her traditional Irish and Scottish roots, Shannon embraces blues (on a haunting cover of Fleetwood Mac’s timeless Albatross"), Arabian, jazz, and Latin sources. Encompassing instrumental and vocal features, traditional and eclectic styles, and a wide range of virtuoso accompanists, Libertango is the definitive album from one of Irish music’s most renowned performers." -- Compass Records Button Accordion
Slide-The Flying Pig
Their debut album, featuring Aogan Lynch on concertina, along with Eamonn DeBarra, Daire Bracken, and Mick Broderick. Songs range from delicate polkas on fiddle and concertina to a melodic combination of whistles and strings, to the energy filled driving of piano and bouzouki. Anglo Concertina
Their debut album, featuring Aogan Lynch on concertina, along with Eamonn DeBarra, Daire Bracken, and Mick Broderick. Songs range from delicate polkas on fiddle and concertina to a melodic combination of whistles and strings, to the energy filled driving of piano and bouzouki. Anglo Concertina
Karen Tweed - The Silver Spire
46 Irish session tunes from the repertoire of Karen Tweed. The tunes from this CD can be found in the book Karen Tweed's Irish choice. See our book page to order. Piano Accordion
46 Irish session tunes from the repertoire of Karen Tweed. The tunes from this CD can be found in the book Karen Tweed's Irish choice. See our book page to order. Piano Accordion
Niall Vallely - Callan Bridge
Armagh brothers Niall and Cillian's first duo album. A set of traditional and newly-composed Irish instrumental music. Anglo Concertina
Armagh brothers Niall and Cillian's first duo album. A set of traditional and newly-composed Irish instrumental music. Anglo Concertina
Niall Vallely - Beyond Words
Vallely's debut album, featuring Gerry McKee and Frank Torpey of Nomos, Caoimhin Vallely and Paul Meehan of North Cregg, Cillian Vallely of Lunasa, plus Mel Mercier and Gerry Culloty on percussion. Anglo Concertina
Vallely's debut album, featuring Gerry McKee and Frank Torpey of Nomos, Caoimhin Vallely and Paul Meehan of North Cregg, Cillian Vallely of Lunasa, plus Mel Mercier and Gerry Culloty on percussion. Anglo Concertina
Marie Walsh - The Red Box
Marie was All-Ireland Champion for both piano accompaniment and accordion back to back in 2003 and 2004. She’s from Clifden in Connemara and has produced a pleasing and excellent first album. Her solo playing is great and she’s joined on some tracks by Mícheál O’Rourke on fiddle. She also plays fiddle on one track with her father John Walshe on accordion. We look forward to more. --Claddagh Button Accordion
Marie was All-Ireland Champion for both piano accompaniment and accordion back to back in 2003 and 2004. She’s from Clifden in Connemara and has produced a pleasing and excellent first album. Her solo playing is great and she’s joined on some tracks by Mícheál O’Rourke on fiddle. She also plays fiddle on one track with her father John Walshe on accordion. We look forward to more. --Claddagh Button Accordion
John Williams
& Dean Magraw - Raven
"This loose-limbed Raven soars effortlessly, Chicagoan John Williams, founder member of Solas and a man who's on fluent speaking terms with concertina, accordion, flute, low whistle and piano, brings a zest to both traditional and original tunes, and he's found his spiritual equal in guitarist Dean Magraw, who's a mean draw when it comes to tune writing, too. There's enough space in between this pair's playing to let the oxygen molecules truly ignite, whether in the company of a Kerry barndance (The Gypsy Princess) or a madcap foray onto the unknown (Trippin' Into Eden). What matters most of all, though, is the duo's utter confidence in the music's ability to carve its own identity without a hint of posturing. An inspired pairing." -- -Siobhan Long, The Irish Times, April 25, 2006 Anglo Concertina, Button Accordion
"This loose-limbed Raven soars effortlessly, Chicagoan John Williams, founder member of Solas and a man who's on fluent speaking terms with concertina, accordion, flute, low whistle and piano, brings a zest to both traditional and original tunes, and he's found his spiritual equal in guitarist Dean Magraw, who's a mean draw when it comes to tune writing, too. There's enough space in between this pair's playing to let the oxygen molecules truly ignite, whether in the company of a Kerry barndance (The Gypsy Princess) or a madcap foray onto the unknown (Trippin' Into Eden). What matters most of all, though, is the duo's utter confidence in the music's ability to carve its own identity without a hint of posturing. An inspired pairing." -- -Siobhan Long, The Irish Times, April 25, 2006 Anglo Concertina, Button Accordion
Alistair Anderson - Concertina Workshop
This classic 1974 Topic LP has been reissued. The English concertina master Anderson is joined by guests Dave and Tich Richardson, Graham Pirt and, Geoff Harris. Companion CD to the tutor of the same name. English Concertina
This classic 1974 Topic LP has been reissued. The English concertina master Anderson is joined by guests Dave and Tich Richardson, Graham Pirt and, Geoff Harris. Companion CD to the tutor of the same name. English Concertina
The Askew Sisters - All in a Garden Green
Hazel and Emily Askew's sheer energy and musicality is quickly leading them to become one of the up and coming acts of the English music scene, with their foot stomping tunes, and powerful songs and ballads. They respect the tradition whilst demonstrating awareness of contemporary styles, and play with an enjoyment and love for the music that is infectious. Button Accordion
Hazel and Emily Askew's sheer energy and musicality is quickly leading them to become one of the up and coming acts of the English music scene, with their foot stomping tunes, and powerful songs and ballads. They respect the tradition whilst demonstrating awareness of contemporary styles, and play with an enjoyment and love for the music that is infectious. Button Accordion
Peter Bellamy - The Ballads of Peter Bellamy: Big, Broadside & Barrack Room
Indispensable collection of 17 ballads from the late, great pillar of the British folk revival: tracks from "Vaulted Echoes," "Second Wind," "Fair Annie," some unreleased gems from the Schofield Archive, live tracks, and more. With the Watersons and the Copper Family. Anglo Concertina
Indispensable collection of 17 ballads from the late, great pillar of the British folk revival: tracks from "Vaulted Echoes," "Second Wind," "Fair Annie," some unreleased gems from the Schofield Archive, live tracks, and more. With the Watersons and the Copper Family. Anglo Concertina
Peter Bellamy - Peter Bellamy & Fair Annie
Two albums are included - Peter Bellamy (originally released in 1974) and Fair Annie (originally released in 1983). Also includes four previously unreleased tracks. Anglo Concertina
Two albums are included - Peter Bellamy (originally released in 1974) and Fair Annie (originally released in 1983). Also includes four previously unreleased tracks. Anglo Concertina
Belshazaar's Feast
- Mr. Kynaston's
Famous Dance - Vol 1 & Vol 2
2 CD set - twice the music! Piano Accordion
2 CD set - twice the music! Piano Accordion
Brass Monkey - Flame of Fire
"Their best album so far. Brass Monkey return with their Deep English sound and have never sounded better. "Flame Of Fire" sees the band performing with a new intensity." -- Topic Anglo Concertina, Button accordion
"Their best album so far. Brass Monkey return with their Deep English sound and have never sounded better. "Flame Of Fire" sees the band performing with a new intensity." -- Topic Anglo Concertina, Button accordion
Richard Carlin - The English Concertina
Recordings of historic players dating from 1975. Includes tracks by the Fayre Four Sisters, Wilfred Pearce and Reuben Shaw, Alf Edwards, Harry Crabb, Gregory Matusewitch, Henry Minting, and Richard Carlin. English Concertina
Recordings of historic players dating from 1975. Includes tracks by the Fayre Four Sisters, Wilfred Pearce and Reuben Shaw, Alf Edwards, Harry Crabb, Gregory Matusewitch, Henry Minting, and Richard Carlin. English Concertina
Richard Carlin - In Come a Bumblebee
A collection of classic English concertina tunes played by Richard Carlin with Grey Larsen, Evan Stein, Dana Loomis, and Laura Fishleder on accompanying instruments. English Concertina
A collection of classic English concertina tunes played by Richard Carlin with Grey Larsen, Evan Stein, Dana Loomis, and Laura Fishleder on accompanying instruments. English Concertina
Richard Carlin - The Poppy Leaf: English Concertina Tunes
English concertina tunes played by Richard Carlin with piano accompaniment by Richard Kassel. English Concertina
English concertina tunes played by Richard Carlin with piano accompaniment by Richard Kassel. English Concertina
Roy Clinging & Neil Brookes - Another Round
A collection of mostly English traditional songs and tunes from this new and exciting partnership. Roys clear vocals and accomplished concertina are enhanced by Neils musicianship as he complements the songs and inspires the tunes on fiddle and octave fiddle. English Concertina
A collection of mostly English traditional songs and tunes from this new and exciting partnership. Roys clear vocals and accomplished concertina are enhanced by Neils musicianship as he complements the songs and inspires the tunes on fiddle and octave fiddle. English Concertina
Dr. Faustus - Wager
This second release from the English folk supergroup highlights the boys' instrumental skills (on melodeon and concertina, guitars, bouzouki, oboe and fiddle), as well as their vocal arrangements. Button Accordion, English Concertina
This second release from the English folk supergroup highlights the boys' instrumental skills (on melodeon and concertina, guitars, bouzouki, oboe and fiddle), as well as their vocal arrangements. Button Accordion, English Concertina
Hardcore English - Compiled and edited by Barry Callaghan
This double CD contains thirty-two tracks of tunes played by various ceilidh bands, including The Old Swan Band, The Bismarcks, Geckoes, Florida and Pete Coe.
This double CD contains thirty-two tracks of tunes played by various ceilidh bands, including The Old Swan Band, The Bismarcks, Geckoes, Florida and Pete Coe.
William Kimber - Absolutely Classic: The Music of William
Kimber
This enhanced CD celebrates William Kimber's music, with recordings of his playing made between 1935 and his death in 1961 and archival film, plus his reminiscences, which all reveal him to be a strong, rhythmic and vigorous musician, as well as a good story-teller. This musical legacy can also be heard on the CD in the playing of John Kirkpatrick and the current Headington Quarry Morris musician John Graham. The 64-page booklet contains a full biography of William Kimber and many photographs. Anglo Concertina
This enhanced CD celebrates William Kimber's music, with recordings of his playing made between 1935 and his death in 1961 and archival film, plus his reminiscences, which all reveal him to be a strong, rhythmic and vigorous musician, as well as a good story-teller. This musical legacy can also be heard on the CD in the playing of John Kirkpatrick and the current Headington Quarry Morris musician John Graham. The 64-page booklet contains a full biography of William Kimber and many photographs. Anglo Concertina
John Kirkpatrick - Carolling & Crumpets
Midwinter song celebration from this accordion master. 11 tracks including "The Jovial Tinker," "The Boar's Head Carol," "The Wassail Cup Carol," and more.
Midwinter song celebration from this accordion master. 11 tracks including "The Jovial Tinker," "The Boar's Head Carol," "The Wassail Cup Carol," and more.
John Kirkpatrick -
Make No Bones
A 2-CD sampling of Kirkpatrick's playlist for a typical night's performance. Featuring 18 bare-bones squeezebox tracks, including "The Wild, Wild Berry," "Cold Blows The Wind," "The Nobleman's Wedding," and more. -- Sidestreet Button Accordion
A 2-CD sampling of Kirkpatrick's playlist for a typical night's performance. Featuring 18 bare-bones squeezebox tracks, including "The Wild, Wild Berry," "Cold Blows The Wind," "The Nobleman's Wedding," and more. -- Sidestreet Button Accordion
John Kirkpatrick -
Morris On
Morris Dance Tunes get the folk rock treatment on this album, first released in 1972. Button Accordion
Morris Dance Tunes get the folk rock treatment on this album, first released in 1972. Button Accordion
John Kirkpatrick -
Garrick's Delight: 48 English Traditional Tunes
Tunes from Garrick's Delight and Orlando's Return can be found in the book John Kirkpatrick's English Choice Button Accordion, Anglo Concertina
Tunes from Garrick's Delight and Orlando's Return can be found in the book John Kirkpatrick's English Choice Button Accordion, Anglo Concertina
John Kirkpatrick -
Orlando's Return:
53 English Traditional Tunes
Tunes from Garrick's Delight and Orlando's Return can be found in the book John Kirkpatrick's English Choice Button Accordion, Anglo Concertina
Tunes from Garrick's Delight and Orlando's Return can be found in the book John Kirkpatrick's English Choice Button Accordion, Anglo Concertina
John Kirkpatrick -
Sheepskins
A collection of Morris Dance music from Shropshire, first released as a Squeezer in 1988. Solo performances on bass, baritone and treble anglo concertinas, plus one-row and two-row button accordions. Button Accordion, Anglo Concertina
A collection of Morris Dance music from Shropshire, first released as a Squeezer in 1988. Solo performances on bass, baritone and treble anglo concertinas, plus one-row and two-row button accordions. Button Accordion, Anglo Concertina
John Kirkpatrick -
Wassail:
Traditional Celebration Of An English Midwinter
Anglo Concertina, Button Accordion
Anglo Concertina, Button Accordion
John Kirkpatrick,
Brian Peters, & others - Bold Navigators: The story of
's Canals in Song
Anglo Concertina, Button Accordion
's Canals in Song
Anglo Concertina, Button Accordion
A. L. Lloyd - England & Her Traditional Songs
All the songs here are from the Penguin Book of English Folk Songs which Lloyd and Ralph Vaughan Williams compiled in 1959. Some of the tracks have concertina accompaniments by Alf Edwards, some are solo recordings, sung by Lloyd. English Concertina
All the songs here are from the Penguin Book of English Folk Songs which Lloyd and Ralph Vaughan Williams compiled in 1959. Some of the tracks have concertina accompaniments by Alf Edwards, some are solo recordings, sung by Lloyd. English Concertina
Nowell Sing We
Clear - Just Say Nowell
These midwinter carols - some sung a cappela- are eclectic and largely unknown. Anglo Concertina, English Concertina, Piano Accordion
These midwinter carols - some sung a cappela- are eclectic and largely unknown. Anglo Concertina, English Concertina, Piano Accordion
Brian Peters - Anglophilia
Brian Peters is from the English tradition of Anglo playing and covers several country dance and morris tunes, but this eclectic collection also includes ragtime, folk song, music hall, Beatles and original airs. "Superb release": fRoots. "Brian throughout this CD shows his ability with the Anglo and its content is interesting, with variety of music, changes of styles and absolutely superb arrangements. It is players like Brian who are pushing Anglo playing forward. All in all outstanding playing and content, my suggestion would be to buy it." - Alan Day, Anglo International Anglo Concertina
Brian Peters is from the English tradition of Anglo playing and covers several country dance and morris tunes, but this eclectic collection also includes ragtime, folk song, music hall, Beatles and original airs. "Superb release": fRoots. "Brian throughout this CD shows his ability with the Anglo and its content is interesting, with variety of music, changes of styles and absolutely superb arrangements. It is players like Brian who are pushing Anglo playing forward. All in all outstanding playing and content, my suggestion would be to buy it." - Alan Day, Anglo International Anglo Concertina
Ian Robb - Rose & Crown
Folk Legacy has reissued this 1985 album by Canadian folk singer and concertina player Ian Robb on CD. Comes with reproduced liner notes from the original album. English Concertina
Folk Legacy has reissued this 1985 album by Canadian folk singer and concertina player Ian Robb on CD. Comes with reproduced liner notes from the original album. English Concertina
John Roberts
& Tony Barrand - Twiddlum
Twaddlum
This recording, from two concerts in September 2003, looks back at a range of their repertoire from ancient ballads to music hall ditties, from Mother Goose to Kipling. English Concertina
This recording, from two concerts in September 2003, looks back at a range of their repertoire from ancient ballads to music hall ditties, from Mother Goose to Kipling. English Concertina
Spiers &
Boden - Songs
The award winning "Crown princes of English Folk" present their follow-up to 'Tunes.' An ambitious project for 2005, Songs & Tunes is a staggered double release reflecting these two sides of the English musical tradition. Button Accordion
The award winning "Crown princes of English Folk" present their follow-up to 'Tunes.' An ambitious project for 2005, Songs & Tunes is a staggered double release reflecting these two sides of the English musical tradition. Button Accordion
Spiers &
Boden - Tunes
The eagerly awaited third album from Spiers & Boden. This CD is devoted almost exclusively to tunes from the English tradition. Sportsman’s Hornpipe; Monkey-Cokey: Cokey Hornpipe/Mexican Tent Jig/Monkey Hornpipe; The Old Lancashire Hornpipe/The 3rd Beekeeper; Dee-Light: Banks of the Dee/The Cuckoo/Queen’s Delight; Flapjacks & Firesticks/The Minor Rigged Ship; Stoney Steps Hornpipe; Cuckoo’s Nest; Cheshire Waltz; Rampant; Union; Dearest Dickie; Blow The Winds: Holly’s Reel/Blow The Winds High-o/The Pork Pie Polka; The Shropshire Miner; Trunkles. Button Accordion
The eagerly awaited third album from Spiers & Boden. This CD is devoted almost exclusively to tunes from the English tradition. Sportsman’s Hornpipe; Monkey-Cokey: Cokey Hornpipe/Mexican Tent Jig/Monkey Hornpipe; The Old Lancashire Hornpipe/The 3rd Beekeeper; Dee-Light: Banks of the Dee/The Cuckoo/Queen’s Delight; Flapjacks & Firesticks/The Minor Rigged Ship; Stoney Steps Hornpipe; Cuckoo’s Nest; Cheshire Waltz; Rampant; Union; Dearest Dickie; Blow The Winds: Holly’s Reel/Blow The Winds High-o/The Pork Pie Polka; The Shropshire Miner; Trunkles. Button Accordion
Various - Boxing Clever: A Concertina Compilation
A collection of tunes and the occasional song featuring John Kirkpatrick, Tim Laycock, Dick Miles, and Harry Scurfield. They perform a varied selection of material including traditional, popular tunes, jazz tunes, originals, military marches, a music hall song, a couple of blues and more. Anglo Concertina, Duet Concertina, English Concertina
A collection of tunes and the occasional song featuring John Kirkpatrick, Tim Laycock, Dick Miles, and Harry Scurfield. They perform a varied selection of material including traditional, popular tunes, jazz tunes, originals, military marches, a music hall song, a couple of blues and more. Anglo Concertina, Duet Concertina, English Concertina
Dave Bordewey & Dave Young - Beer & Black Pudding
Dave and Dave play a mixture of traditional music and song. Many of the tunes are based on morris dances and are played in a traditional style. They started playing as a duo in early 2004 and also perform regularly as part of their own ceilidh band, mainly in the Hereford / Worcester area in the U.K. Button Accordion & Anglo Concertina
Dave and Dave play a mixture of traditional music and song. Many of the tunes are based on morris dances and are played in a traditional style. They started playing as a duo in early 2004 and also perform regularly as part of their own ceilidh band, mainly in the Hereford / Worcester area in the U.K. Button Accordion & Anglo Concertina
La Bottine
Souriante - J'ai
jamais tant ri
A collection of jazz and traditional music. Button Accordion
A collection of jazz and traditional music. Button Accordion
La Bottine
Souriante - En
Spectacle
A collection of live recordings. Button Accordion
A collection of live recordings. Button Accordion
Domino - Domino
The first collection from this great band. 15 original and traditional tunes for "Quebecois" dances and American contradances. Button Accordion
The first collection from this great band. 15 original and traditional tunes for "Quebecois" dances and American contradances. Button Accordion
Duo Christel - ...sur un air d'aller
Duo Christel is Rachel Aucoin (Domino, Tidal Wave) on piano and Christian Laurence on accordion. This is their first album - a collection of original compositions by Christian Laurence. "A beautiful symbiosis of meditative flow, folk-inspired, celtic colors and European accents" -- Hill and Hollow Music. Button Accordion
Duo Christel is Rachel Aucoin (Domino, Tidal Wave) on piano and Christian Laurence on accordion. This is their first album - a collection of original compositions by Christian Laurence. "A beautiful symbiosis of meditative flow, folk-inspired, celtic colors and European accents" -- Hill and Hollow Music. Button Accordion
Entourloupe - “pilogue
The group's 2005 recording. Features Stéphane Landry on accordion. Button Accordion
The group's 2005 recording. Features Stéphane Landry on accordion. Button Accordion
Stéphane Landry - Transition
Stéphane Landry is known as one of the great masters of the button accordion in Québec. His style is upbeat and lively with a powerful driving rhythm. Button Accordion
Stéphane Landry is known as one of the great masters of the button accordion in Québec. His style is upbeat and lively with a powerful driving rhythm. Button Accordion
Stephane Landry,
Laurie Hart, et al. - Danse ce Soir!
25 traditional tunes of Quebec, to accompany the book of the same title. Button Accordion
25 traditional tunes of Quebec, to accompany the book of the same title. Button Accordion
Grey Larsen
& André Marchand - Les Marionnettes
Grey and André's second CD, the follow-up to The Orange Tree. More fresh and highly original song and instrumental arrangements integrating traditional Irish and French Canadian music, with six original pieces by both artists. Irish flute, tin whistles, concertina, fiddle, piano, guitar, foot percussion, harmonium, field organ. Lilting and vocals in French. Anglo Concertina
Grey and André's second CD, the follow-up to The Orange Tree. More fresh and highly original song and instrumental arrangements integrating traditional Irish and French Canadian music, with six original pieces by both artists. Irish flute, tin whistles, concertina, fiddle, piano, guitar, foot percussion, harmonium, field organ. Lilting and vocals in French. Anglo Concertina
Raz-de-Marée
/ Tidal Wave Raz-de-Marée
/ Tidal Wave
Although grounded in traditional Quebec rhythms and melodies, this music is innovative and refreshing. Tidal Wave, or Raz-de-Marée, with its cross-border personnel, proves that music transcends national boundaries and brings people together. Featuring Sabin Jacques, Rachel Aucoin, and Stuart Kenney. Button Accordion
Although grounded in traditional Quebec rhythms and melodies, this music is innovative and refreshing. Tidal Wave, or Raz-de-Marée, with its cross-border personnel, proves that music transcends national boundaries and brings people together. Featuring Sabin Jacques, Rachel Aucoin, and Stuart Kenney. Button Accordion
Le Vent du Nord - Dans les Airs
The group's 2007 release. Thirteen tracks, including Rosette, La Fille et Les Dragons, La Traversee, and more.
The group's 2007 release. Thirteen tracks, including Rosette, La Fille et Les Dragons, La Traversee, and more.
Le Vent du Nord - Les amants du Saint-Laurent
The breathlessly awaited second release from the 2004 JUNO Roots & Trad Group award-winner. The energy emanating from the four members of this Quebec trad supergroup is unstoppable, and audiences everywhere are finding it impossible to resist moving to their music! -- Borealis Records "As near perfect a record in the Quebec tradition. absolutely essential. " -- Penguin Eggs "Their talent and experience come together in a joyous musical family reunion of Quebec and Brittany. a sound that swings, reels, jigs and sings with centuries of joie de vivre dancing toward a new horizon." -- Vancouver Folk Music Festival Button Accordion
The breathlessly awaited second release from the 2004 JUNO Roots & Trad Group award-winner. The energy emanating from the four members of this Quebec trad supergroup is unstoppable, and audiences everywhere are finding it impossible to resist moving to their music! -- Borealis Records "As near perfect a record in the Quebec tradition. absolutely essential. " -- Penguin Eggs "Their talent and experience come together in a joyous musical family reunion of Quebec and Brittany. a sound that swings, reels, jigs and sings with centuries of joie de vivre dancing toward a new horizon." -- Vancouver Folk Music Festival Button Accordion
Louis Killen - Sailors, Ships & Chanteys
A collection of shanties, forebitters, and ballads of the sea. English Concertina
A collection of shanties, forebitters, and ballads of the sea. English Concertina
Louis Killen, Jeff
Warner, et al. - Steady
As She Goes
Songs and Chanties From The Days Of Commercial Sail. English Concertina
Songs and Chanties From The Days Of Commercial Sail. English Concertina
John Kirkpatrick,
Brian Peters, & others - Bold
Navigators: The story of England's Canals in Song
Anglo Concertina, Button Accordion
Anglo Concertina, Button Accordion
John Roberts - Sea Fever
Roberts' long-awaited solo album. English & Anglo Concertina
Roberts' long-awaited solo album. English & Anglo Concertina
Bob Webb - From Salthouse Dock
This much-in-demand 1995 cassette recording of traditional shanties and sailors' songs, is now available for the first time on CD. There are twenty-two tracks, including 19 traditional songs and three contemporary songs of the sea. Three tracks not on the cassette are included, and all tracks have been digitally remastered from the original session and manufacturing DAT tapes. Vocal and instrumental backing are provided by the legendary Liverpool shanty group Stormalong John, plus "Shanty Jack" of Hull, England. Includes unaccompanied singing and accompaniments on concertinas, accordion, bones, and gut-string five-string banjo.
This much-in-demand 1995 cassette recording of traditional shanties and sailors' songs, is now available for the first time on CD. There are twenty-two tracks, including 19 traditional songs and three contemporary songs of the sea. Three tracks not on the cassette are included, and all tracks have been digitally remastered from the original session and manufacturing DAT tapes. Vocal and instrumental backing are provided by the legendary Liverpool shanty group Stormalong John, plus "Shanty Jack" of Hull, England. Includes unaccompanied singing and accompaniments on concertinas, accordion, bones, and gut-string five-string banjo.
Ye Mariners All - Songs of the Sea
An album by the trio consisting of John Roberts, John Rockwell, and Larry Young. English Concertina
An album by the trio consisting of John Roberts, John Rockwell, and Larry Young. English Concertina
Maria Kalaniemi
and Sven Ahlbäck - Airbow
A gorgeous duet album of traditional and original tunes with Swedish fiddler Sven Ahlbäck. Maria Kalaniemi is well known as one of the world's leading accordion players. Although classically trained, she is famous for her ground-breaking folk accordion technique and as a leader of the new Finnish folk movement. Sven Ahlbäck is also a teacher and accomplished folk musician. He plays fiddle with NorthSide artists Rosenberg 7. His playing and style fit seamlessly with Kalaniemi, and the result is like a comfortable dialogue between old friends. -- Northside Chromatic Accordion
A gorgeous duet album of traditional and original tunes with Swedish fiddler Sven Ahlbäck. Maria Kalaniemi is well known as one of the world's leading accordion players. Although classically trained, she is famous for her ground-breaking folk accordion technique and as a leader of the new Finnish folk movement. Sven Ahlbäck is also a teacher and accomplished folk musician. He plays fiddle with NorthSide artists Rosenberg 7. His playing and style fit seamlessly with Kalaniemi, and the result is like a comfortable dialogue between old friends. -- Northside Chromatic Accordion
Laurie Andres & Carl Shutoff - Kesselgarden
Their 2006 release, with sweet and joyful interpretations of some well-known but mostly little-known Klezmer compositions. Piano Accordion
Their 2006 release, with sweet and joyful interpretations of some well-known but mostly little-known Klezmer compositions. Piano Accordion
Various - Anglo International
"The much- anticipated 3-CD set Anglo International is now available. This is a collection of some of the best Anglo Concertina players from around the world. For more information on the lineup, see the Anglo International homepage."
Anglo Concertina
"The much- anticipated 3-CD set Anglo International is now available. This is a collection of some of the best Anglo Concertina players from around the world. For more information on the lineup, see the Anglo International homepage."
Anglo Concertina
Le Bon Vent - Goodnight Marc Chagall
Tradition and innovation in French music. Le Bon Vent blends folk, medieval, jazz, and classical genres into a rich contemporary mélange. With Jeremiah McLane on piano accordion. Piano Accordion
Tradition and innovation in French music. Le Bon Vent blends folk, medieval, jazz, and classical genres into a rich contemporary mélange. With Jeremiah McLane on piano accordion. Piano Accordion
Budowitz - Budowitz Live
Budowitz is celebrating its 10th anniversary with this new live CD, which features an array of pieces showcasing rare cross-cultural traditional folk music, molded and reformed through the unique and personal Budowitz group style. Included are 19th Century musical traditions of the Ashkenazi Jews from the regions of Bessarabia, Galitsia, and Bukovina, and the music of its neighbors, along with never-before heard gems from each member of the group. Button Accordion
Budowitz is celebrating its 10th anniversary with this new live CD, which features an array of pieces showcasing rare cross-cultural traditional folk music, molded and reformed through the unique and personal Budowitz group style. Included are 19th Century musical traditions of the Ashkenazi Jews from the regions of Bessarabia, Galitsia, and Bukovina, and the music of its neighbors, along with never-before heard gems from each member of the group. Button Accordion
Clifton Chenier - 60 Minutes with the King of Zydeco
60 MINUTES collects some of the best work Chenier put out on Arhoolie (and there has been quite a bit of it). All of it bears the hallmarks of Chenier's style, a soulful, high-energy party music that boogies as fiercely as any New Orleans R&B, yet flaunts its regional, Creole-centric hallmarks via clattering washboards, pumping accordion, and French-language singing. Since 60 MINUTES covers a large chunk of Chenier's recording career, it serves as an excellent retrospective of the zydeco legend. Piano Accordion
60 MINUTES collects some of the best work Chenier put out on Arhoolie (and there has been quite a bit of it). All of it bears the hallmarks of Chenier's style, a soulful, high-energy party music that boogies as fiercely as any New Orleans R&B, yet flaunts its regional, Creole-centric hallmarks via clattering washboards, pumping accordion, and French-language singing. Since 60 MINUTES covers a large chunk of Chenier's recording career, it serves as an excellent retrospective of the zydeco legend. Piano Accordion
Juliette Daum - Bachs of Truffles
Three renditions of Bach's Chaconne from the Violin Partita in D minor - played on three different English concertinas. English Concertina
Three renditions of Bach's Chaconne from the Violin Partita in D minor - played on three different English concertinas. English Concertina
Henry Doktorski - Vaudeville Accordion Classics: The Complete
Works of Guido Deiro
Guido Deiro, the Italian-American accordion virtuoso-- frequently called "The Great Deiro"-- was of paramount importance in the popularization of the accordion in the early 20th century. The first accordionist to perform on the Vaudeville stage (1910), he was also the first accordionist to make sound recordings (Edison Wax Cylinders, 1911). For many years Deiro was a headline attraction at the great vaudeville houses throughout America and abroad, and made more than 100 recordings for the Columbia record company. On Bridge's 2-CD set, Henry Doktorski's sparkling performances of Deiro's music quickly confirm the reason for Deiro's immense popularity. -- Bridge Records ( 2 CD set) Piano Accordion
Guido Deiro, the Italian-American accordion virtuoso-- frequently called "The Great Deiro"-- was of paramount importance in the popularization of the accordion in the early 20th century. The first accordionist to perform on the Vaudeville stage (1910), he was also the first accordionist to make sound recordings (Edison Wax Cylinders, 1911). For many years Deiro was a headline attraction at the great vaudeville houses throughout America and abroad, and made more than 100 recordings for the Columbia record company. On Bridge's 2-CD set, Henry Doktorski's sparkling performances of Deiro's music quickly confirm the reason for Deiro's immense popularity. -- Bridge Records ( 2 CD set) Piano Accordion
Michael Doucet - From Now On
A Cajun tour-de-force of distilled Michael Doucet, the much admired leader of the Grammy-winning group BeauSoleil. Nineteen tracks of wide-ranging repertoire and pared-down instrumentation of solo fiddle, fiddle-plus-one, and solo accordion showcase Doucet's stylistic mastery, eclectic musical grounding, and creative spirit. Cajun, Creole, blues, Buddhism, gospel, and much more inspire this "solo gombo" of fun and fine artistry -- Smithsonian Folkways
A Cajun tour-de-force of distilled Michael Doucet, the much admired leader of the Grammy-winning group BeauSoleil. Nineteen tracks of wide-ranging repertoire and pared-down instrumentation of solo fiddle, fiddle-plus-one, and solo accordion showcase Doucet's stylistic mastery, eclectic musical grounding, and creative spirit. Cajun, Creole, blues, Buddhism, gospel, and much more inspire this "solo gombo" of fun and fine artistry -- Smithsonian Folkways
Various - English International
This 3CD set is the second in a series of albums featuring superb concertina playing. This compilation shows the range of styles possible on the instrument and mirrors a time-line of the instrument’s history from some of the earliest known recordings of all-time great English concertina players, through classical, Music Hall and Vaudeville, Concertina Bands, and right up to the modern day performers who have largely come through the folk music revival of the second half of the 20th century. English Concertina
This 3CD set is the second in a series of albums featuring superb concertina playing. This compilation shows the range of styles possible on the instrument and mirrors a time-line of the instrument’s history from some of the earliest known recordings of all-time great English concertina players, through classical, Music Hall and Vaudeville, Concertina Bands, and right up to the modern day performers who have largely come through the folk music revival of the second half of the 20th century. English Concertina
The Gypsy
Wranglers-Ain't Nobody Here But Us
The group's third album. Piano Accordion
The group's third album. Piano Accordion
The Klezmatics - Woody Guthrie's Happy Joyous Hanukkah
The second volume of newly rediscovered lyrics by Guthrie, set to music by The Klezmatics. Styles range from sacred to secular.
The second volume of newly rediscovered lyrics by Guthrie, set to music by The Klezmatics. Styles range from sacred to secular.
Jody Kruskal - Poor Little Liza Jane
The roots of old-time American country music reach back to the early days of the concertina, and the Anglo’s rhythm and inflection fit that music well. The antique voice of the Anglo playing this vibrant old-time musical tradition still sounds fresh and new. Anglo Concertina
The roots of old-time American country music reach back to the early days of the concertina, and the Anglo’s rhythm and inflection fit that music well. The antique voice of the Anglo playing this vibrant old-time musical tradition still sounds fresh and new. Anglo Concertina
Sy Kushner Jewish
Music Ensemble - Klezsqueeze!
The Sy Kushner Jewish Music Ensemble includes Sy Kushner on accordion, Alex Fedoriouk on tsimbl (hammered dulcimer) and Marty Confurius on double bass. The group is committed to the preservation of traditional klezmer music. Sy's goal in this project was to recreate the early klezmer ensemble sound of tsimbl and accordion while adding string bass. This recording was achieved through a distinctive collaboration among the three virtuoso musicians who recreated an old sound that is refreshingly new. Piano Accordion
The Sy Kushner Jewish Music Ensemble includes Sy Kushner on accordion, Alex Fedoriouk on tsimbl (hammered dulcimer) and Marty Confurius on double bass. The group is committed to the preservation of traditional klezmer music. Sy's goal in this project was to recreate the early klezmer ensemble sound of tsimbl and accordion while adding string bass. This recording was achieved through a distinctive collaboration among the three virtuoso musicians who recreated an old sound that is refreshingly new. Piano Accordion
Ludovic & Kruno - Philadelphie sur Seine
Krunoslav "Kruno" Spisic teams up with musette-jazz accordion virtuoso Ludovic Beier. Some Gypsy-jazz tracks plus tunes from Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington, Luiz Bonfa, Irving Berlin and more. Chromatic Button Accordion
Krunoslav "Kruno" Spisic teams up with musette-jazz accordion virtuoso Ludovic Beier. Some Gypsy-jazz tracks plus tunes from Billy Strayhorn, Duke Ellington, Luiz Bonfa, Irving Berlin and more. Chromatic Button Accordion
Madagascar - Forced March
And now for something completely different. A "world-weary" accordion chants a mournful tune against a background of musical saw and glockenspiel. "So take it for granted that Madagascar sound like street music from a mythical, lugubrious Eastern European city stranded somewhere between the time of the Magyars and the time of the Soviet Union and dig a little deeper. As you slowly get acquainted with this music and its careful rhythms, its focus on repetition of phrases as a means to beauty, its sometimes aridly intellectual (as opposed to visceral) bent, you may notice that this is post rock as pre-rock, that if you took these songs and performed them on more conventional instruments you'd have something not miles away from Tortoise or a vocal-less, gentler Spiderland." -- Ian Mathers, Stylus Magazine For tracks and more info, see the band's website. Piano Accordion
And now for something completely different. A "world-weary" accordion chants a mournful tune against a background of musical saw and glockenspiel. "So take it for granted that Madagascar sound like street music from a mythical, lugubrious Eastern European city stranded somewhere between the time of the Magyars and the time of the Soviet Union and dig a little deeper. As you slowly get acquainted with this music and its careful rhythms, its focus on repetition of phrases as a means to beauty, its sometimes aridly intellectual (as opposed to visceral) bent, you may notice that this is post rock as pre-rock, that if you took these songs and performed them on more conventional instruments you'd have something not miles away from Tortoise or a vocal-less, gentler Spiderland." -- Ian Mathers, Stylus Magazine For tracks and more info, see the band's website. Piano Accordion
Don Montoucet - Legendary Cajun Accordionist
Released February 2007, featuring Terry Montoucet, Kevin Naquin, Jamey Bearb, Paul Fruge, Tommy Bodin, Louis Dronet & Dwayne Lavergne. Button Accordion
Released February 2007, featuring Terry Montoucet, Kevin Naquin, Jamey Bearb, Paul Fruge, Tommy Bodin, Louis Dronet & Dwayne Lavergne. Button Accordion
John Nixon - The English Connection
This album is a mixture of jazz, classical, and popular music. English Concertina
This album is a mixture of jazz, classical, and popular music. English Concertina
The Savoy Family Band - Turn Loose but Don't Let Go
The first family of Cajun music: Marc and Ann Savoy, with their sons Joel and Wilson, playing traditional and modern dancehall tunes, ballads, blues, and fiddle or vocal duets. Button Accordion
The first family of Cajun music: Marc and Ann Savoy, with their sons Joel and Wilson, playing traditional and modern dancehall tunes, ballads, blues, and fiddle or vocal duets. Button Accordion
Simple Gifts-Crossing Borders
Genres in this recording range from Klezmer to Celtic to Scandinavian. Instrumentation includes fiddles, concertina, mandolin, guitar, 6-string banjo, hammer dulcimer, baritone fiddle, banjolin, piano, percussion, and vocals.
Genres in this recording range from Klezmer to Celtic to Scandinavian. Instrumentation includes fiddles, concertina, mandolin, guitar, 6-string banjo, hammer dulcimer, baritone fiddle, banjolin, piano, percussion, and vocals.
Jimmy Sturr
& His Orchestra - Come Share the Wine
One of the most successful bandleaders in any genre, Jimmy Sturr has taken the polka to new heights of popularity and accessibility, while never sacrificing the joyous backbeat that has thrilled listeners for generations. Come Share the Wine is Sturr at his best, combining polka favorites with memorable new material and imaginative, polka-fied reinventions of time-honored classics. --Rounder Records
One of the most successful bandleaders in any genre, Jimmy Sturr has taken the polka to new heights of popularity and accessibility, while never sacrificing the joyous backbeat that has thrilled listeners for generations. Come Share the Wine is Sturr at his best, combining polka favorites with memorable new material and imaginative, polka-fied reinventions of time-honored classics. --Rounder Records
Jimmy Sturr - The Greatest Hits of Polka
This CD features all time favorites such as the Beer Barrel Polka, Yellow Rose of Texas, The Lichtensteiner Polka, Tic Tic Polka and many others. There are 18 tracks in all for over an hour of listening. Piano Accordion
This CD features all time favorites such as the Beer Barrel Polka, Yellow Rose of Texas, The Lichtensteiner Polka, Tic Tic Polka and many others. There are 18 tracks in all for over an hour of listening. Piano Accordion
Veretski Pass - Veretski Pass
Playing in an unbound, energetic “village style”, this band of veterans includes Joshua Horowitz on 19th century accordion. They play klezmer music of historical Eastern Europe on original instruments; melodies from Ukraine, Carpathian-Ruthenia, Bessarabia and Rumania. Much of this rare music has been gleaned from field recordings gathered by the musicians themselves in numerous trips throughout Europe. With its colorful instrumentation and unique arrangements, this seminal ensemble carries on the ancient tradition of klezmer musicians, playing music of all kinds, but with a recognizable Jewish sound. Button Accordion
Playing in an unbound, energetic “village style”, this band of veterans includes Joshua Horowitz on 19th century accordion. They play klezmer music of historical Eastern Europe on original instruments; melodies from Ukraine, Carpathian-Ruthenia, Bessarabia and Rumania. Much of this rare music has been gleaned from field recordings gathered by the musicians themselves in numerous trips throughout Europe. With its colorful instrumentation and unique arrangements, this seminal ensemble carries on the ancient tradition of klezmer musicians, playing music of all kinds, but with a recognizable Jewish sound. Button Accordion
Various - Squeeze Me: Jazz & Swing Accordion
Story
A 101 track, 4CD survey reveals the importance of the contribution the accordion made to the history of jazz. Distinguished jazz artists such as George Shearing, Harry James & Bennie Moten either played or included an accordion player in their ranks. Piano & Chromatic Accordion
A 101 track, 4CD survey reveals the importance of the contribution the accordion made to the history of jazz. Distinguished jazz artists such as George Shearing, Harry James & Bennie Moten either played or included an accordion player in their ranks. Piano & Chromatic Accordion
Airdance - Cloud Nine
Rodney and Airdance’s third CD is dynamite. Contra dancers throughout the country are experiencing an influx of young dancers who are drawn to the energy and sociability of the dances. They are sophisticated consumers of music and they are the new generation of “Air-dancers” who love both to dance and appreciate the complexity and spontaneity of this music. As one fan said recently “This is dance nirvana!” Cloud Nine, indeed. -- Great Meadow Music Piano Accordion
Rodney and Airdance’s third CD is dynamite. Contra dancers throughout the country are experiencing an influx of young dancers who are drawn to the energy and sociability of the dances. They are sophisticated consumers of music and they are the new generation of “Air-dancers” who love both to dance and appreciate the complexity and spontaneity of this music. As one fan said recently “This is dance nirvana!” Cloud Nine, indeed. -- Great Meadow Music Piano Accordion
Susan Conger and
Friends - Along the
River
Companion CD to the popular New England tunebook, which can be found on our Tunebook page.
Companion CD to the popular New England tunebook, which can be found on our Tunebook page.
Andy Davis, Becky
Tracy, & Keith Murphy-Any Jig or Reel
A collection of medleys of waltzes and classic New England-style jigs and reels. Each medley is dance length, with high energy and a classic New England sound.
A collection of medleys of waltzes and classic New England-style jigs and reels. Each medley is dance length, with high energy and a classic New England sound.
Jody Kruskal - Naked Concertina
Jody takes 21 of his best tunes for a spin on the solo concertina, playing melody, high harmony, bass notes and full accompaniment all at once. These tunes and 29 more can be found in his tune book Feet in the Clouds. Anglo Concertina
Jody takes 21 of his best tunes for a spin on the solo concertina, playing melody, high harmony, bass notes and full accompaniment all at once. These tunes and 29 more can be found in his tune book Feet in the Clouds. Anglo Concertina
The Marcus Family
- Gift of the Marcii
Gift of the Marcii (pronounced Mark-Eye) is a collaboration between brothers Andrew and Aaron Marcus and their mother Peggy. Although the brothers have been playing music since an early age and Andrew has done previous recording, they only recently decided to play and record together as a family band. And what a great idea that was! With accordion, piano, concertina, mountain dulcimer, vocal effects and various sorts of percussion, they have managed to create a rich and unusual sound, bringing a unique experience to the contra dance community in which they play. Their debut album features many new tunes by Aaron and Andrew, as well as a few traditional tunes in new settings. Piano Accordion
Gift of the Marcii (pronounced Mark-Eye) is a collaboration between brothers Andrew and Aaron Marcus and their mother Peggy. Although the brothers have been playing music since an early age and Andrew has done previous recording, they only recently decided to play and record together as a family band. And what a great idea that was! With accordion, piano, concertina, mountain dulcimer, vocal effects and various sorts of percussion, they have managed to create a rich and unusual sound, bringing a unique experience to the contra dance community in which they play. Their debut album features many new tunes by Aaron and Andrew, as well as a few traditional tunes in new settings. Piano Accordion
Jeremiah McLane - Freetown
Original compositions influenced by the music of West Africa, France, Quebec, and Scandinavia. Piano Accordion
Original compositions influenced by the music of West Africa, France, Quebec, and Scandinavia. Piano Accordion
Jeremiah McLane
& Ruthie Dornfeld - Hummingbird
With a mix of courtly and spirited dance numbers, the depth and skill of these two players is matched only by their obvious love and respect for the traditional music they play. Both world-renowned virtuosos on their respective instruments, accordionist Jeremiah McLane and fiddler Ruthie Dornfeld can play anything—from French Musette, Irish reels, Argentine tangos, to Cajun two steps—it makes no difference. Each style and composition is approached with the same fire and passion, often with the vigor evident as a hummingbird flaps it’s wings (the inspiration for the title perhaps?). Unless you’ve access to a time machine, you’re not likely to find more satisfying renditions of these beautiful traditional tunes.-- Dirty Linen, Oct/Nov 2003 Piano Accordion
With a mix of courtly and spirited dance numbers, the depth and skill of these two players is matched only by their obvious love and respect for the traditional music they play. Both world-renowned virtuosos on their respective instruments, accordionist Jeremiah McLane and fiddler Ruthie Dornfeld can play anything—from French Musette, Irish reels, Argentine tangos, to Cajun two steps—it makes no difference. Each style and composition is approached with the same fire and passion, often with the vigor evident as a hummingbird flaps it’s wings (the inspiration for the title perhaps?). Unless you’ve access to a time machine, you’re not likely to find more satisfying renditions of these beautiful traditional tunes.-- Dirty Linen, Oct/Nov 2003 Piano Accordion
Rodney Miller & Elvie Miller - Spyglass
On this album, fiddler Rodney Miller is joined by his daughter, Elvie Miller on piano and accordion. As a duo, they weave together a selection of beautiful, poignant waltzes. Piano Accordion
On this album, fiddler Rodney Miller is joined by his daughter, Elvie Miller on piano and accordion. As a duo, they weave together a selection of beautiful, poignant waltzes. Piano Accordion
Elvie Miller
& Naomi Morse - Grapevine
An eclectic blend of Irish, French Canadian and contemporary tunes that will perk up your ears and make you want to dance. Naomi Morse, a native of Vermont, grew up contradancing in New England, and has become a sought-after fiddler in New England and the Midwest. Elvie Miller has been surrounded by folk and classical music since childhood, and adds driving rhythm on piano and accordion. Grapevine is the product of a collaboration between Naomi, Elvie and four guest musicians. They were inspired to make this recording by requests and pleas from excited dancers. Piano Accordion
An eclectic blend of Irish, French Canadian and contemporary tunes that will perk up your ears and make you want to dance. Naomi Morse, a native of Vermont, grew up contradancing in New England, and has become a sought-after fiddler in New England and the Midwest. Elvie Miller has been surrounded by folk and classical music since childhood, and adds driving rhythm on piano and accordion. Grapevine is the product of a collaboration between Naomi, Elvie and four guest musicians. They were inspired to make this recording by requests and pleas from excited dancers. Piano Accordion
Rodney Miller,
Randy Miller, Steve Woodruff, & Laurie Andres - New England Chestnuts (vols. 1&2)
2-CD set Button Accordion, Piano Accordion
2-CD set Button Accordion, Piano Accordion
The Rhythm Rollers - Grand Right & Left
A collection of old-time New England Contra Dance tunes. With Laurie Andres on piano accordion, Bob McQuillen on piano, Cathie Whitesides on fiddle, and WB Reid on banjo-guitar, fiddle, and guitar. Piano Accordion
A collection of old-time New England Contra Dance tunes. With Laurie Andres on piano accordion, Bob McQuillen on piano, Cathie Whitesides on fiddle, and WB Reid on banjo-guitar, fiddle, and guitar. Piano Accordion
A Portland Play Along Selection - Betsy Branch, Clyde Curley & Susan Songer
A two-disc companion to Portland Collection Books 1 & 2, conceptualized and engineered specifically for learning tunes. Each tune is individually tracked and you can pan right for melody only and pan left for back up only. Tunes are played at moderate tempo, except for the first and last medleys on both discs, which are played at dance speed with harmonies and variations. There is no duplication of tunes from the two previous Portland Selection CDs.
A two-disc companion to Portland Collection Books 1 & 2, conceptualized and engineered specifically for learning tunes. Each tune is individually tracked and you can pan right for melody only and pan left for back up only. Tunes are played at moderate tempo, except for the first and last medleys on both discs, which are played at dance speed with harmonies and variations. There is no duplication of tunes from the two previous Portland Selection CDs.
Susan Songer,
George Penk, Clyde Curley - A Portland Selection 2
36 tunes from the Portland Collection 2 book. Musicians are George Penk, fiddle; Clyde Curley, mandolin, octave mandolin, 4-string banjo; Susan Songer, piano.
36 tunes from the Portland Collection 2 book. Musicians are George Penk, fiddle; Clyde Curley, mandolin, octave mandolin, 4-string banjo; Susan Songer, piano.
Susan Songer,
George Penk, Clyde Curley - A
Portland Selection
Companion to the Portland Collection book
Companion to the Portland Collection book
Undertoe (with
Karen Tweed) - Walking Down Angell Road
Karen Tweed on accordion, Wild Asparagus member Stuart Kenney on banjo and upright bass, and Airdance's Marko Packard on whistle, flute, oboe, sax and guitar. An array of tunes, some danceable, all thoroughly listenable. With guests Rodney Miller, Sarah Blair, Peter Barnes, Meredith Doster and Peter Siegel.
Karen Tweed on accordion, Wild Asparagus member Stuart Kenney on banjo and upright bass, and Airdance's Marko Packard on whistle, flute, oboe, sax and guitar. An array of tunes, some danceable, all thoroughly listenable. With guests Rodney Miller, Sarah Blair, Peter Barnes, Meredith Doster and Peter Siegel.
