In the recording there were some confusions of spelling, etc. "The Clamp of Turf" is a distinct tune in itself. "The Graf Spey" was given as "The Gras Spey". "Lord McDonald's Reel" was given as "John McNeill's Reel". "McMahon's Reel" is "The Banshee". "Listowel Lasses" is also known as "The Glass of Beer".
Thanks Paddy... I've given it that name so the link is true... I've been slowly checking tunes against what's here and missed a few, but Dow has caught me out and righted me on another Sean Ryan tune...
"Gerry on the Bridge" is the name they've given for that well known reel "Jenny's Wedding"... They do a nice job of it. I may transcribe it for the 'Comments'...
This is a great old recording, I wish they'd re-release it for the pleasure of many others...
Just yesterday I was given a copy of this LP in Australia, burnt onto CD by a very kind member of the band. My copy of the LP has the sixth track as:
Nine Points of Roguery, Swinging on the Gate, Toss the Feathers (in Edor) and the Oak Tree.
I've suggested to Jeremy that there be some way we can 'correct' or update information... I should have been listening to the tracks and not just going by the list on the jacket, I should know better...
Wouldn't you know it, I did listen to them all during this submission but somehow missed that one... I use headphones with the computer and had probably stepped out for coffee...
"The Bridge Ceili Band"
Hawk LP ~ HALP 152 ~ 1976
# Posted on March 2nd 2007 by ceolachan
"The Bridge Ceili Band" ~ members pre-1976
Accordion:
Ellen Comerfort ~ 1970 - 95
Fiddle:
Denis Ryan ~ 1970 - 92 & 2000 - 01
Martin Fallon (R.I.P.) ~ 1970 - 80
Moira Connolly ~ 1970 - 74
Tony Coen ~ 1970 - 72
Tom Ahearne ~ 1971 - 98
Patsy Hanly ~ 1972 - 75 & 1990
Drums:
Jimmy 'The Hopper' McGrath ~ 1970 - 72 & 1990 - 91
Denis Cahill ~ 1972 - 75 and 1990
Flute:
Joe Smullen ~ 1970 - 72
# Posted on March 2nd 2007 by ceolachan
In the recording there were some confusions of spelling, etc. "The Clamp of Turf" is a distinct tune in itself. "The Graf Spey" was given as "The Gras Spey". "Lord McDonald's Reel" was given as "John McNeill's Reel". "McMahon's Reel" is "The Banshee". "Listowel Lasses" is also known as "The Glass of Beer".
# Posted on March 2nd 2007 by ceolachan
Track 9, the second jig, was listed simply as "Sean Ryan's", but is his tune "Dooney Rock".
# Posted on March 2nd 2007 by ceolachan
The Bridge Céilí Band
I have some of these tracks included on one of those cheap CD releases of céilí bands. On track 11, Coleman's is Dick Sherlock's reel.
# Posted on March 2nd 2007 by PaddyCmusic
Thanks Paddy... I've given it that name so the link is true... I've been slowly checking tunes against what's here and missed a few, but Dow has caught me out and righted me on another Sean Ryan tune...
# Posted on March 2nd 2007 by ceolachan
"The Clamp of Turf" = "Dancing Eyes" ~ by Sean Ryan
"The Hidden Ireland:
The First Selection of Irish Traditional Compositions of Séan Ryan"
Compiled by Brian Ryan
Page 5: "Dooney Rock" ~ A Dorian
Page 11: "Dancing Eyes" ~ G Major
# Posted on March 2nd 2007 by ceolachan
"Gerry on the Bridge" is the name they've given for that well known reel "Jenny's Wedding"... They do a nice job of it. I may transcribe it for the 'Comments'...
This is a great old recording, I wish they'd re-release it for the pleasure of many others...
# Posted on March 3rd 2007 by ceolachan
Extra tunes
Just yesterday I was given a copy of this LP in Australia, burnt onto CD by a very kind member of the band. My copy of the LP has the sixth track as:
Nine Points of Roguery, Swinging on the Gate, Toss the Feathers (in Edor) and the Oak Tree.
some great playing!
# Posted on March 6th 2007 by dogbox
I've suggested to Jeremy that there be some way we can 'correct' or update information... I should have been listening to the tracks and not just going by the list on the jacket, I should know better...
# Posted on March 7th 2007 by ceolachan
Wouldn't you know it, I did listen to them all during this submission but somehow missed that one... I use headphones with the computer and had probably stepped out for coffee...
# Posted on March 7th 2007 by ceolachan
Track 6: "Nin Points of Roguery" = four reels:
"Nine Points of Roguery" ~ AABBCCDD x 2 ||:
Key signature: D Major
Submitted on December 9th 2001 by cheshire puddy tat.
http://www.thesession.org/tunes/display/429
"Swinging on the Gate" ~ AABB x 2 :||:
Key signature: G Major
Submitted on August 13th 2001 by Mad Baloney.
http://www.thesession.org/tunes/display/236
"Toss the Feathers" ~ AB x 3 :||:
Key signature: E Dorian
Submitted on May 25th 2001 by Jeremy.
http://www.thesession.org/tunes/display/113
"The Oak Tree" ~ AABBC x 2 :||
Key signature: D Major
Submitted on July 23rd 2001 by *weescottishfiddler*.
http://www.thesession.org/tunes/display/212
# Posted on March 8th 2007 by ceolachan
Go raibh ma'agat ~
"I've suggested to Jeremy that there be some way we can 'correct' or update information..." ~ ceolachan (above)
Thanks Jeremy, much appreciated
# Posted on May 14th 2008 by ceolachan