CARMEL GUNNING: THE LAKES OF SLIGO
Carmel Gunning: tinwhistle, vocals
Mark Kelly: guitar
Robbie Walsh: bodhran
Some mighty whistle playing, as well as nice singing, from Sligo musician Carmel Gunning on this CD reissue of one of two tapes made several years ago with Altan guitar player Mark Kelly and Robbie Walsh on bodhran. Gunning displays great inventiveness in the treatment of the tunes as well as through her composing skills.
Rating: *** 1/2
Price: $22.99
Contents:
1. Reels: The Pigeon on the Gate / The Devils of Dublin
2. Jigs: The Castleblaney Piper / The Road to Maugheraboy
3. Reels: McDermott's Reel / The Old Maid
4. Song: Siuil a Riuin
5. O'Carolan's Concerto
6. Jigs: The Swallow's Nest / The Geevagh Jig
7. Song: The Lakes of Sligo
8. Hornpipe: The Sweeps
9. Reels: The Dublin Reel / Title Unknown
10. Jigs: The Fiddler of Dooney / The Connaught Man's Rambles
11. Dance Tune: Name Unknown
12. Reels: The Lady's Earring / Ailbhe Kate
13. Song: The Lambs on the Green Hills
14. Reels: The Sligo Maid / The Boys of Ballisodare
15. Air: Bean Dubh aGhleanna
16. Jigs: Paddy Get Up / Burke's
17. Song: The Grave of Wolfe Tone
18. Reels: Tom Ward's Dowfall / The House of Hamill
