Paddy’s latest solo CD, released by New Folk Records in North America, and distributed in Ireland by Cló Iar-Chonnacht. Paddy plays solo accordion on the recording, accompanied by the wonderfully tasty Teresa Baker on piano. There’s also a special guest appearance on the CD, an accordion solo by fellow Offalyman Felim Egan.
Order CD or listen to samples and download MP3 files below.
WHAT THE CRITICS ARE SAYING...
“With ‘Mixing the Punch’ O’Brien has yet again proved himself to be the master of tradition he truly is.” — Eileen McCabe, independent music critic, Ireland
“There is a lightness of touch here that is extraordinary and a passion for the music that is evident…Class this as ‘essential listening.’” — LivingTradition.co.uk
“Saint Paul’s master of the two-row button accordion here presents thoughtful and engaging tunes that perfectly set the mood.” — Irish Gazette, Saint Paul MN
Track list
Reels: The Tinker’s Occupation / The Rambling Reel
Jigs: The Hearty Boys of Ballymote / Young Tom Ennis
Reels: Tossing the Feathers in County Clare / The Shores of Donegal
Reels: Sean Ryan’s / Bitin’ Bread and Atin’ It
Jigs: The Trip to Galway / Mixing the Punch
Slow air: The Flight of the Wild Geese
Reels: Arthur Darley’s / The Glen of Aherlow
Jigs (Felim Egan): Michael Doherty’s / The Western Road
Polkas: The Wooden City Polkas
Reels: Connemara Stockings / The Union Reel
Jigs: Apples in Winter / Sliabh Russell
Reels: The Fashion That The Ladies Wore / Cormac Lunny’s
Hornpipes: Poll Ha’penny / Gerry Egan’s
Jigs: The Humours of Rahey / The Rambling Pitchfork
Reels: Imelda Roland’s / The Flags of Dublin / Paddy from Donegal
Jigs: The Boys of the Town / The Hag with the Money
