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Alex West: tuba.Concertina player Roger Digby sent me a review copy of this CD. Be sure to read Cathryn Norris, Violin; Mary Paul, Celtic Harp; Mark (Rocky) Rockwood, Mandolin; Any suggestions of places they might play will be welcomed by their booking agent, Robyn Boyd, at 610-954-0646. add to the drama. The album consists of a wide variety of material, well arranged and beautifully played, and it also contains a big bonus for me; on several tracks John is joined by the marvellous American accordionist, Frank Marocco. The tunes are played at very pleasant pace (not too slow, but not blindingly fast) and the musicians are all superb. Excerpts are available League's bodhran playing is superb and adds a great deal to 2001, MOR Music, MOR CD 001.
To quote from the liner notes: "The Coens' style of playing is extremely distinctive. This is a fun, lively, and diverse (16 tracks) recording and the musicians are all superb. First, Mary MacNamara plays in a much slower and melodic style which can be a breath of fresh air. But how wrong you would be! The recording quality and mix is excellent. Action is set to give the student a balanced action over all the buttons.Makers in Ireland are Jose Claro and Sean Garvey’s “The Irish Concertina Company”A lot of imports into Ireland happen at this level from Makers using Irish names to confuse the buyers into thinking they are buying Irish, who are in general mostly parents or teachers.Example of these are from America “The Morse” Ceilí.There are different variations of these instruments and they are mostly promoted by the top players who receive free instrument for their loyalty.The vintage type Concertina are the real Concertinas using Brass Singular reeds. It's right up there among my favorites. Order directly from Jason by visiting Once we’ve covered the basics, such as posture, how to hold the concertina, the scales and the names of the basic notes, we would start learning simple tunes; some songs, nursery rhymes and polkas. One of my favorite tracks is a beautiful version of "The Green Fields of Rossbeigh" with Mary Paul on Harp and Emery on Concertina leading the way. is excellent. Anyway, go buy this CD already! Like I said though, I think it is worth owning, if only to see yet another style of traditional Irish music playing, but I certainly wouldn't start off with this CD if you don't already own some of the others above. After getting a concertina for my tenth birthday I attended Noel Hill’s classes for many years. This is a kind of funky recording made in 1978. The notes go on to state that this style lends itself to a "wide range of delicate nuances". Great variety of tunes, from which I had never heard before. These Concertinas have the origional sound of the Vintage.If your name is not on this list you are not making Concertinas in 2018.– Sean Garvey’s Irish Concertina Company – hybrid & Vintage– Washington State: The Concertina Connection – both *)a. Irish Music is often played at speed and unless you have riveted action, the buttons will not react fast enough for the player to do what is required of them, Rolls and triplets especially.b. You'll have to excuse me, I'm just off to play it through again! a. Irish Music is often played at speed and unless you have riveted action, the buttons will not react fast enough for the player to do what is required of them, Rolls and triplets especially. It tends to be more measured and less flamboyant than many styles currently in vogue. McCarthy's style is simply beautiful, showing a true understanding and appreciation of the music. The accompaniment is a nice touch and the concertina is nicely front-and-center in the mix and never overpowered.
This is not the first kind of music I'd think to use concertina for, but it certainly sounds fascinating. for the concertina fan, and only $15 at Amazon.com, so what are you waiting for?!? I think listen. All kinds of amazing concertina playing with "concertina band" arrangements (multi-tracking) of everything from classical (Bach's 4th Brandenburg Concerto -- I'm not kidding) to a Sousa March (yeah! Some of the great jazz accordionists have done this, and John Nixon's work (check the opening track, "Slipped Disk") is at the same level of sophistication and expression. in 20 tracks, filling 72 minutes. slow airs to reels and more.
A very nice recording. If you enjoy concertina and/or Irish music, get this CD! up for the fact that there are NO liner notes at all -- you open up the cover Order direct and listen to samples on I discover more every time I listen to it. I don't have these CDs yet, but judging from the excerpts of this anglo concertina and guitar/voice duo, they sound great. Still, a very pleasant set of tunes with good production and definitely worth catchy tunes (some really get into your head!) I was not at To order and for more information, visit the web site: Another CD full of nice traditional tunes with our friend Jason O'Rourke on concertina. On the first -The English Connection (ECS103) - he ably demonstrated the versatility of the English Concertina with a mixture of classical, popular and jazz. To begin with, it's much more in the "Celtic-rock" style, which in itself isn't necessarily bad if you like the style. the birthplace of Turlough O Carolan was a revelation to their spellbound audience. Flute, Wood Piccolo, Garden Hose Flute; Randy Hudson, Treble English Concertina, I love the harmonium and field organ which can really b.
You're a heartless monster if Tommy's versions of The Dear Irish Boy (on Bb whistle) and Anach Chuain (on D whistle) don't bring tears to your eyes!
and you can order direct from Emery at a very reasonable price: "The Angel Band's creativity and resource gave rich expression to the Sherburn sounds like a great concertina player, and Bartley plays guitar and sings. But I could change my mind yet again, as the more I listen, the more I find some new aspect of each track to enjoy. It's nice, but definitely not the style commonly heard in more recent recordings. Some nice accordion work is provided by Harry Hussey, and there is able rhythm accompaniment.