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Tim Collins Dancing on Silver
Tim Collins is a traditional Irish concertina player who hails from the beautiful Sliabh Luachra area of west Limerick. His new CD is already being considered a must-have for any fan of Irish concertina music. A few quotes: "An album that joins the elite of recorded concertina music." "Collins brings us on a fascinating journey through the nexus of Irish concertina music at its best." "A recording that presents us with a rare cornucopia of tunes drawn from several pivotal periods, folk composers and influential personalities."
Tim Collins is a traditional Irish concertina player who hails from the beautiful Sliabh Luachra area of west Limerick. His new CD is already being considered a must-have for any fan of Irish concertina music. A few quotes: "An album that joins the elite of recorded concertina music." "Collins brings us on a fascinating journey through the nexus of Irish concertina music at its best." "A recording that presents us with a rare cornucopia of tunes drawn from several pivotal periods, folk composers and influential personalities."
Elizabeth Crotty Concertina Music from West Clare
RT” 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.
RT” 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.
An Tri is a Rian
"Claire, the concertina player, is from Galway, John, the fiddler, is from Tyrone and Eithne, who plays harp, is from County Clare. The music has an East Galway feel to it, more in the approach than in the provenance of the tunes. And it’s lovely stuff, beautifully played and well balanced between traditional tunes and ones that were composed by Paddy Fahey, Ed Reavy and Claire Keville." -- Claddagh Records
"Claire, the concertina player, is from Galway, John, the fiddler, is from Tyrone and Eithne, who plays harp, is from County Clare. The music has an East Galway feel to it, more in the approach than in the provenance of the tunes. And it’s lovely stuff, beautifully played and well balanced between traditional tunes and ones that were composed by Paddy Fahey, Ed Reavy and Claire Keville." -- Claddagh Records
Peter Bellamy Fair Annie
"Reissue of two out-of-print recordings by this influential British folksinger, his 1974 Green Linnet LP and a 1983 limited-edition cassette, plus four bonus tracks. Songs include "On Board a '98," "Courting Too Slow," "Nostradamus," "Conversation with Death," "Maid of Australia," many more. Two CDs for the price of one! " -- Sidestreet
"Reissue of two out-of-print recordings by this influential British folksinger, his 1974 Green Linnet LP and a 1983 limited-edition cassette, plus four bonus tracks. Songs include "On Board a '98," "Courting Too Slow," "Nostradamus," "Conversation with Death," "Maid of Australia," many more. Two CDs for the price of one! " -- Sidestreet
Dan Newton's Cafe Accordion Orchestra Le Disque Français
" At. performances, the most frequently asked question is, "Which one of your recordings has the most French music?" Now, the answer is "this one!" Le Disque Français is a tribute to CAO's love affair with French music, its passion, romance, and beauty. "
" At. performances, the most frequently asked question is, "Which one of your recordings has the most French music?" Now, the answer is "this one!" Le Disque Français is a tribute to CAO's love affair with French music, its passion, romance, and beauty. "
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
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
Seán O'Driscoll & Larry Egan The Kitchen Recordings
This CD features Seán O'Driscoll on banjo and Larry Egan on button accordion. The title "reflects what we have: the old tunes, admirably cranked out by two competent players who know their way up and down and over the back of their instruments, playing as for a group of friends squeezed into a small, cozy and sociable space. There are no fancy studio tricks here, just a well-chosen and well-balanced selection of jigs, reels and hornpipes, and one slow air; Irish music as it is meant to be." -- Green Man Review
This CD features Seán O'Driscoll on banjo and Larry Egan on button accordion. The title "reflects what we have: the old tunes, admirably cranked out by two competent players who know their way up and down and over the back of their instruments, playing as for a group of friends squeezed into a small, cozy and sociable space. There are no fancy studio tricks here, just a well-chosen and well-balanced selection of jigs, reels and hornpipes, and one slow air; Irish music as it is meant to be." -- Green Man Review
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
" [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
Video
Los Acordes del Acordeón
Steve Stacey teaches the Tex-Mex chord system. One hour long video. In English.
The Fiddler's Throne by Randy Miller
"A Selection of 375 Tunes for Contra Dances, Sessions, and House Parties." Musicians will find both old favorites and new discoveries here, including tunes by Ralph Page and John Taggart, rejuvenated 19th century titles from Cole's 1000 Fiddle Tunes, and original tunes by contemporary New England musicians
"A Selection of 375 Tunes for Contra Dances, Sessions, and House Parties." Musicians will find both old favorites and new discoveries here, including tunes by Ralph Page and John Taggart, rejuvenated 19th century titles from Cole's 1000 Fiddle Tunes, and original tunes by contemporary New England musicians
The Concise English
Concertina by Dick Miles
A tutor using English and Irish tunes for beginners or intermediate players
Song Accompaniment for English Concertina by Dick Miles
A follow up to the Concise English Concertina Tutor, above. Demonstrates different types of accompaniment, along with an introduction to harmony and chord substitution.
A tutor using English and Irish tunes for beginners or intermediate players
Song Accompaniment for English Concertina by Dick Miles
A follow up to the Concise English Concertina Tutor, above. Demonstrates different types of accompaniment, along with an introduction to harmony and chord substitution.
NEW INSTRUMENTS
NEW ACCESSORIES
- Hohner Nova 48
Nova II 48 is the first offering in Hohner's new chromatic accordion line. 3-row C-system. 48 bass (6x8), 31 treble buttons, 2/4 reeds (MM) musette tuned, 2 treble switches. Red pearloid, with soft case & straps, 12 – lbs.
- Dehumidifier
- Keep this dehumidifier in your case to protect your instrument during the humid summer months. The small silica gel packet absorbs moisture -- just put in the oven to reactivate