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.

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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

1. Reels: The Tinker’s Occupation / The Rambling Reel
2. Jigs: The Hearty Boys of Ballymote / Young Tom Ennis
3. Reels: Tossing the Feathers in County Clare / The Shores of Donegal
4. Reels: Sean Ryan’s / Bitin’ Bread and Atin’ It
5. Jigs: The Trip to Galway / Mixing the Punch
6. Slow air: The Flight of the Wild Geese
7. Reels: Arthur Darley’s / The Glen of Aherlow
8. Jigs (Felim Egan): Michael Doherty’s / The Western Road
9. Polkas: The Wooden City Polkas
10. Reels: Connemara Stockings / The Union Reel
11. Jigs: Apples in Winter / Sliabh Russell
12. Reels: The Fashion That The Ladies Wore / Cormac Lunny’s
13. Hornpipes: Poll Ha’penny / Gerry Egan’s
14. Jigs: The Humours of Rahey / The Rambling Pitchfork
15. Reels: Imelda Roland’s / The Flags of Dublin / Paddy from Donegal
16. Jigs: The Boys of the Town / The Hag with the Money
17. Reels: The Crosses of Annagh / Tom Doherty’s