Andy Irvine - Usher's Island '2017

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       2017 release. Usher's Island brings together two generations of the
finest and most influential Irish traditional musicians, stretching back to the
acclaimed 1970's era of Planxty, through Andy Irvine and Dónal Lunny, and the
Bothy Band, through fiddler Paddy Glackin. This next chapter brings in renowned
players from the 1990's generation, with Mike McGoldrick (Capercaillie, ex-Flook
and Lúnasa) on flute, whistle and uileann pipes and John Doyle (ex-Solas) on
guitar and vocal. The resultant self-titled album is imbued with the musical
history, both of the place where it was recorded and of the five celebrated
members of Usher's Island. Their debut exceeds the expectations that inevitably
accompany musicians of this calibre joining forces. The music combines the
excitement of the 1970's traditional Irish groups with a modern sensibility
informed by a range of influences. There are lively sets of traditional tunes,
including tunes from the Goodman Collection, from Donegal fiddle playing
brothers John and Mickey Doherty, and from Chieftain's fiddler Sean Keane. The
songs range from fresh takes on the traditional Molly Ban, The Wild Rover and
Bean Pháidín-which Dónal Lunny revisits 44 years after recording it
with Planxty-to captivating originals by Andy Irvine and by John Doyle.

Tracklist:
1 01. Usher's Island - The Half Century Set (05:46)
1 02. Usher's Island - Bean Pháidín (05:02)
1 03. Usher's Island - Five Drunken Landladies (06:11)
1 04. Usher's Island - Heart in Hand (06:49)
1 05. Usher's Island - Molly Bán (05:01)
1 06. Usher's Island - John Doherty's (04:46)
1 07. Usher's Island - Cairndaisy (04:42)
1 08. Usher's Island - Felix the Soldier (03:17)
1 09. Usher's Island - Sean Keane's (04:37)
1 10. Usher's Island - Wild Roving (05:52)
1 11. Usher's Island - As Good as it Gets (05:08)
1 12. Usher's Island - Micky Doherty's / Gan Ainm (03:27)

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