Turning Hay with a Crowbar, by Brian Fitzgerald

Turning Hay with a Crowbar

by Brian Fitzgerald

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Irish Traditional Music on Banjo

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	1.	Wild Swans at Coole / Johnny Harling's (Reels) 04:04
	2.	Crawford Street / The Hairy Molly (Jigs) 03:20
	3.	The Ships are Sailing / The Morning Star (Reels) 03:20
	4.	The Rambling Pitchfork / Old Joe's (Jigs) 03:34
	5.	The Manchester / Lad O' Beirne's (Hornpipes) 03:11
	6.	Turning Hay with a Crowbar / Tae the Beggin (Reels) 03:39
	7.	The Garden of Daisies / Lord Gordon's (Set Dance & Reel) 05:48
	8.	Love at the Endings / Bell Harbour (Reels) 04:08
	9.	The East Clare Reel / Mickey Rattley's / Anything for JohnJoe (Reels) 03:52
	10.	Dr O' Neill's / Tom McElvogues / The New Leaf (Jigs) 05:28
	11.	The Raheen Reel / The House on the Hill (Reels) 03:49
	12.	Dr Gilbert's / George People's (Reels) 03:29
	13.	Muing Fhliuch / The Ball at the Hop / Lightly Tripping (Jigs) 05:02
	14.	The Wise Maid / Drowsy Mary (Reels) 03:57
	15.	Skehanagh House / The High Level (Hornpipes) 03:54
	16.	The Cup of Tea / The Fourpenny Bit (Reels) 05:01
	17.	The Ride to Durham / Packy's Place (Jigs) 03:21
	18.	Frank Roche's Favourite / The Road to Kilmallock / The Boston Boys (Set Dance & Reels) 04:09

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"It’s an album that I got a few weeks ago and one I’ve been excited to have a close listen to, particularly because of how positively the Irish banjo community has received it. It’s very easy to hear why ––Fitzgerald’s playing is exceedingly sweet, he plays with a strong rhythm but also a tension-free feel that really draws out the music in his playing. If you love the sound of the banjo, this album is a must-have. And if you don’t think you do, this one will win you over. Just great stuff, a must-have if you love relaxed, high-level traditional music played beautifully".
Dan Neely, The Irish Echo.

"I can't say enough positive things about Brian Fitzgerald's new banjo album...in some ways it reminds me of the first time I heard John Carty's playing. And while there are a number of top-notch accompanists, I really love Michael Rooney's harp which features on nearly half of the album -- it's lovely to hear banjo and harp pair together so well. Highly recommended!"
Ben Hockenberry

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released July 20, 2023

Credits
Michael Rooney (Harp) Tracks 1,2,7,9,13,14,17 & 18.
Eoin O’Neill (Bouzouki) Tracks 4,6,8,12 & 15.
Ryan Molloy (Piano) Tracks 3,5,10,11,16 & 18.
John Joe Kelly (Bodhrán) Tracks 3,13 & 16
Lorna Fitzgerald (Button Accordion) Tracks 10 & 11.

Recorded, mixed & mastered by Jack Talty.
Produced by Brian Fitzgerald.

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Brian Fitzgerald Limerick, Ireland

Brian Fitzgerald hails from Bulgaden, near Kilmallock in Co Limerick.

'Turning Hay with a Crowbar' is Brian's first solo banjo album.

He is joined by Michael Rooney (Harp), Ryan Molloy (Piano) Eoin O' Neill (Bouzouki), Lorna Fitzgerald (Button Accordion) and JohnJoe Kelly (Bodhrán). ... more

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