This recording features John McGillian on accordian, and John Brennan on guitar (also a wonderful fiddler, but just does guitar on this album). These two men are main staples in the Philadelphia Irish scene where they lead several sessions. Both incredible musicians, McGillian has roots in in Donegal and Tyrone, his parents home counties. Of specific note for Brennan, his guitar is tuned in DADEAE, a rather unusual tuning (from what I understand). Many of the tunes on this recording are fairly common in sessions, but they are played with great enthusiasm. Some interesting experimentation is done with a few tunes, especially "Come West Along the Road," which is played at a much slower pace. Overall, a great CD!
This recording features John McGillian on accordian, and John Brennan on guitar (also a wonderful fiddler, but just does guitar on this album). These two men are main staples in the Philadelphia Irish scene where they lead several sessions. Both incredible musicians, McGillian has roots in in Donegal and Tyrone, his parents home counties. Of specific note for Brennan, his guitar is tuned in DADEAE, a rather unusual tuning (from what I understand). Many of the tunes on this recording are fairly common in sessions, but they are played with great enthusiasm. Some interesting experimentation is done with a few tunes, especially "Come West Along the Road," which is played at a much slower pace. Overall, a great CD!
# Posted on February 24th 2003 by Jason G
My favorite bit of the whole album is the pictures of Mini-Me on the cover.
Cara
# Posted on March 1st 2003 by carafiddle
I love this CD! I meant to post it ages ago, but never did. Cara--what do you mean by pics of Mini-Me? Is that the dog?
# Posted on March 25th 2003 by Andee
Yeah, Mini-Me is the dog. I'm pretty sure it's Brennan's, but I could be wrong on that.
# Posted on April 2nd 2003 by Jason G