JOHN REGAN: LET DOWN THE BLADE
John Regan: accordion
Paddy Glackin: fiddle
Mary Corcoran: piano
From Co. Sligo, John Regan is a fine B/C box player, but has had little exposure, having been featured only on a couple of Comhaltas tour LPs. This new CD should rectify the wrong, and I expect it will become part of the essential list for amateurs of Irish button box. Regan, who plays at a leisurely pace throughout, is joined by fiddle player Paddy Glackin on 5 of the 19 tracks--there are echoes there of other famous duets, O'Brien and Connolly, Burke and McGann... Many classic tunes, and quite a few lesser known ones that one always rediscovers with pleasure. Solid piano accompaniment by Mary Corcoran.
Rating: *** 1/2
Price: $24.99
