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Johnny Connolly

Johnny Connolly

Does anyone know what type of melodeon He plays.
Im talking about the black coloured one in the key of D.
Thanks

# Posted on July 5th 2007 by dinn2

Re: Johnny Connolly

The one shown here:
http://www.sandraclaren.cl/irish_dancing/pages/Session_en_Spiddal___Johnny_Connolly___melodeon.htm

# Posted on July 5th 2007 by dinn2

Re: Johnny Connolly

I thinks its called a 'Martins' he may have got it in America, but I could be wrong!

# Posted on July 5th 2007 by Button Box

Re: Johnny Connolly

Thanks.

# Posted on July 5th 2007 by dinn2

Re: Johnny Connolly

As far as I know Johnny Connolly plays a Hohner and a Martin.

The Martin is made by Junior Martin, a Cajun accordion builder from Louisiana. I have one of his accordions myself.



# Posted on July 8th 2007 by jazzphil

Re: Johnny Connolly

He plays an old Hohner in D..........according 2 da great man himself u can get one every now and again of Brendan Mulhaire in Galwa if ur realli lucky:) Sometimes he plays a cajun one but he seems to be more fond of the Hohner:D

# Posted on August 13th 2008 by boxcailin

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