I think I read before that there are two Irish musicians by the name of Seamus Egan. Is this correct? I know of one from Philadelphia who plays with the band Solas and plays banjo, flute, pipes and probably guitar [not too sure.]
If there is another one, I have a feeling he is also a banjo player. Can anyone help me out?
From Chris Smith's article (Mel Bay's 'Banjo Lessons'):
".........McKenna.s growly tone on Dubliners LP.s was a strong influence on several generations of Irish tenor players, including Kieran Hanrahan of Stockton.s Wing, Charlie Piggott of De Danann, and Mick Moloney of Green Fields of America. These in turn opened the door for other tenor players including Seamus "East Coast" Egan of Solas (using the high-C tuning), Seamus "West Coast" Egan (a different person, playing GDAE), ....."
I'm not sure if it's still available from his website, but "In Your Ear" is a great CD; he's an amazing musician - plays mandolin and tenor guitar on a few of the tracks too.
(continuing with Kenny's concept... I present Pete Seager singing 'One Frankie Gavin')
You know there’s two Seamus Egans
Yes there are two Seamus Egans
And there are two of Sean Ryans
And even twoooo Paddy O'Briens
And there are three Paddy Keeeeellys
Yes there are three Paddy Keeeeellys
But there’s just one Frankie Gavin
There’s only one Frankie Gavin
One Frankie Gaaa…vin
There’s only one Frankie Gaaa…vin
Rumour has it that Seamus of Solas dropped his fada for contractual reasons to distinguish himself from his west coast namesake.
Without Frankue Irish music would be bereft of some of its best anagrams, viz: -
freaking vain;
vain gin freak;
Viking ear fan;
Viking era fan;
fair gin knave;
vain fake grin;
fear vain king;
I gave Finn ark;
naive rag fink .... ad infinitem.
My favourite anagram, however, is Paddy Moloney - play my old one.
True story - the lawyer for the famous Seamus demanded that the recording label for the infamous Seamus cease and desist using his name. Only in America... LOL
When Irish music is playing
and player’s names you are saying
it might seem quite confusing
you might as well just be choosing
but there is one name that stands the test
and it stands out from all the rest
One Frankie Gavin... etc.
(Somebody could shout out "Noel Hill" in between lines on the chorus.)
Two Seamus Egan's?
Two Seamus Egan's?
I think I read before that there are two Irish musicians by the name of Seamus Egan. Is this correct? I know of one from Philadelphia who plays with the band Solas and plays banjo, flute, pipes and probably guitar [not too sure.]
If there is another one, I have a feeling he is also a banjo player. Can anyone help me out?
# Posted on May 28th 2008 by PaddyCmusic
Re: Two Seamus Egan's?
Not that I know of but possible - there are at least 3 Mick O'Connors!
# Posted on May 28th 2008 by Key Maniac Lad
Re: Two Seamus Egan's?
Seamus Egan from Offaly lives here in Portland - here's his website:
http://www.seamusegan.com/
# Posted on May 28th 2008 by airport
Re: Two Seamus Egan's?
From Chris Smith's article (Mel Bay's 'Banjo Lessons'):
".........McKenna.s growly tone on Dubliners LP.s was a strong influence on several generations of Irish tenor players, including Kieran Hanrahan of Stockton.s Wing, Charlie Piggott of De Danann, and Mick Moloney of Green Fields of America. These in turn opened the door for other tenor players including Seamus "East Coast" Egan of Solas (using the high-C tuning), Seamus "West Coast" Egan (a different person, playing GDAE), ....."
# Posted on May 28th 2008 by oldstrings
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Ok thanks.
# Posted on May 28th 2008 by PaddyCmusic
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A third Seamus Egan plays Sousaphone in Wapping on alternate Wednesdays.
# Posted on May 28th 2008 by NEW Pure Drop® Ear Canal Oil
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Seamus Egan the whistle player, flute player and banjo player are the same guy. He plays all these instruments in his first album.
# Posted on May 29th 2008 by Scots_Niall
Re: Two Seamus Egan's?
I'm not sure if it's still available from his website, but "In Your Ear" is a great CD; he's an amazing musician - plays mandolin and tenor guitar on a few of the tracks too.
# Posted on May 29th 2008 by Keith Dubinsky
Re: Two Paddy O'Briens?
# Posted on May 29th 2008 by Phantom Button
Re: Two Sean Ryans?
# Posted on May 29th 2008 by Phantom Button
Re: Three Paddy kellys
I'll raise you - 3 Paddy Kellys.
# Posted on May 29th 2008 by Kenny
Re: Two Seamus Egan's?
and a partridge in a pear tree.... " Could be a song out of this.
# Posted on May 29th 2008 by Kenny
Re: Two Seamus Egan's?
Altogether now....[ to the tune of "Guantanamera"].
"One Frankie Gavin,
There's only one Frankie Gavin..."
# Posted on May 29th 2008 by Kenny
Re: Two Seamus Egan's?
hahahaha
# Posted on May 29th 2008 by Phantom Button
Re: Two Seamus Egan's?
One Frankie Gaaa- vin... there's only one Frankie Gaaa-vin
# Posted on May 29th 2008 by Phantom Button
Re: Two Seamus Egan's?
(continuing with Kenny's concept... I present Pete Seager singing 'One Frankie Gavin')
You know there’s two Seamus Egans
Yes there are two Seamus Egans
And there are two of Sean Ryans
And even twoooo Paddy O'Briens
And there are three Paddy Keeeeellys
Yes there are three Paddy Keeeeellys
But there’s just one Frankie Gavin
There’s only one Frankie Gavin
One Frankie Gaaa…vin
There’s only one Frankie Gaaa…vin
# Posted on May 29th 2008 by Phantom Button
Re: Two Seamus Egan's?
Watch "Youtube" in the days following the "Willie Week"
# Posted on May 29th 2008 by Kenny
Re: Two Seamus Egan's?
you guys are a stitch -- thanks for the big laugh.
# Posted on May 29th 2008 by 'tinamatt
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3 Paddy O'Briens too
# Posted on May 29th 2008 by Dow
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I think one Frankie Gavin is all the world should be asked to suffer -
# Posted on May 29th 2008 by concertinaplayer
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I've heard the non-Solas chap referred to as "not-so-famous-Seamus."
Frankie Gavin is the man.
# Posted on May 29th 2008 by Chrishty
Re: Two Seamus Egan's?
Rumour has it that Seamus of Solas dropped his fada for contractual reasons to distinguish himself from his west coast namesake.
Without Frankue Irish music would be bereft of some of its best anagrams, viz: -
freaking vain;
vain gin freak;
Viking ear fan;
Viking era fan;
fair gin knave;
vain fake grin;
fear vain king;
I gave Finn ark;
naive rag fink .... ad infinitem.
My favourite anagram, however, is Paddy Moloney - play my old one.
# Posted on May 29th 2008 by Floss the Tethers
Re: Two Seamus Egan's?
True story - the lawyer for the famous Seamus demanded that the recording label for the infamous Seamus cease and desist using his name. Only in America... LOL
# Posted on May 29th 2008 by Phantom Button
Re: Two Seamus Egan's?
This reminds of Father Ted and more specifically Father 'Windy' Shepherd Henderson, of whom there are apparently at least four. lol.
# Posted on May 29th 2008 by fiddleruairi
Re: Two Seamus Egan's?
Hey Kenny... I wrote the second verse.
When Irish music is playing
and player’s names you are saying
it might seem quite confusing
you might as well just be choosing
but there is one name that stands the test
and it stands out from all the rest
One Frankie Gavin... etc.
(Somebody could shout out "Noel Hill" in between lines on the chorus.)
# Posted on May 30th 2008 by Phantom Button