Fear Inis Bearachain - Johnny Óg Connolly

This is a new album by Johnny Óg Connolly compiled as a tribute to his father, the renowned melodeon player, Johnny Connolly.  Released on the Cló Iar-Chonnacht label, the album is a beautiful and fitting tribute to one of Connemara's most beloved musicians.

Writing in the album notes, Johnny Óg says that it was always his intention to begin playing the melodeon when his father no longer could. "Sadly, that time has come sooner than any of us could have anticipated. From after the Willie Clancy week in 2018 till the middle of September, I devoted some serious attention to the melodeon, listening and playing along to my dad's wonderful recordings," he explains.

"...the result is an album of variety and contrast, with an emphasis on Conamara music..."

Liosta Traiceanna / Track Listing

1. Pota Mór Fataí / Sadhbh Ní Bhruinnealla / Cailleach an Airgid / Whiskey O Rowdledum Ro (Jigs)
2. Ríl Mháirtín Shéamuis / The Ashplant (Reels)
3. Keel Row / Barndance gan Ainm (Barndances)
4. Flanagan’s / Kimmel’s (Jigs)
5. Suantraí James agus Eilidh Patricia (Lullaby)
6. Boys of Blue Hill / An Staicín Éorna (Hornpipes)
7. Liam an Bhradáin / Kelly G’s / Hurley’s Hop Jig (Hornpipe)
8. The Sligo Maid / The Silver Spear (Reels)
9. Variations on the ‘Brown Coffin’ Hornpipe (Hornpipe)
10. Fear Inis Bearachain / Fear Londain / Fear Bhoston (Jigs)
11. Caoineadh Aisling na nGael (Slow Air)
12. Ceiliúr na Spideoige / Ben’s Arrival (Barndances)
13. P.J Conlon’s Slip Jigs (Slip Jigs)
14. Tommy the Norman / Fitzharris Fling (Reels)
15. La Bella Ella / Glenswilly Waltz (Waltzes )
16. The Blackthorn Stick / Humours of Glendart / Páidín Ó Raifeartaigh (Jigs)