MICHEAL O'RAGHALLAIGH: THE NERVOUS MAN

Micheal O'Raghallaigh: concertina

Michael Rooney: harp

Eoghan O'Brien: guitar

Frank McGann: bodhran

A resident of Co. Meath, and the concertina player with the band Providence, Micheal O'Raghallaigh has recorded a gorgeous solo CD, with understated but effective accompaniments on harp, guitar, and bodhran. Micheal's concertina playing achieves a great balance of traditional sound and personal expression, without going the way of machine-gun-fire, button-rattling ornaments heard from some players these days. The same balance is found in his choice of repertoire, with some great classics and some lesser known gems, including Paddy O'Brien's composition after which the album was named. Brilliant, as they say in Ireland!

Rating: **** 1/2

Price: $24.99Recommended

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See also:

   Inside Out

   Catherine McEvoy, Caoimhin O'Raghallaigh, Micheal                                O'Raghallaigh: Comb Your Hair & Curl It

   Providence

    Providence: A Fig for a Kiss

Contents:

1. Jigs: Quilty Shore / Grogan's / Kitty's Rambles

2. Reels: Stoney Steps / Hut in the Bog / Merry Days of Easter

3. Air: Lone Shanakyle

4. Jigs: Sport / Hawthorn Hedge

5. Reels: Geoghegan's / McDonagh's / College Groves

6. Reels: Dogs Among the Bushes / Barrowburn Reel / Wynne's No. 3 / Sonny's Return

7. Hornpipes: Blackbird / Flowers of Edinburgh / Mrs. Galvin's

8. Air: An Buachaill Caol Dubh

9. Reels: George White's Favourite / Copper Plate / Beara Reel

10. Reels: Maghera Mountain / Brian Quinn's / Tommy Coen's / My Mary-Anne / The Nervous Man

11. Jigs: John Mahony's / Willie Coleman's / Tonra's

12. Reels: Duke of Leinster / Old Bush / Spike Island Lasses