Bow Brothers by Cathal Hayden, Stephen Hayden & Niall Murphy
"This new album from Cathal, Stephen and Niall is full of drive and energy, amply supported by their backing musicians. Their delivery, style and setting of tunes is a fine example of the power and strength of Ulster traditional fiddling.
The album features a wide variety of tune types including of course energetic reels and jigs of which my favourite is ‘The Hare’s Paw’. Of all the tracks the one that stands out for me is their beautiful rendition of ’The Mountains of Pomeroy’. This tune was a popular march back in my young days but it takes on an entirely new life as a slow air, which they handle in such a delicate and delightful way. This album is a must for all who take joy in listening to music that stirs the soul."
Charlie Lennon 2017
Tracklist
| 1. | John F's Reels | 3:25 |
| 2. | The Kesh Jig Set | 6:07 |
| 3. | The Mountains of Pomeroy | 7:09 |
| 4. | The New Policeman | 3:57 |
| 5. | Murphy's Polkas | 3:48 |
| 6. | Paddy Ryan's Dream | 4:21 |
| 7. | The Homeruler | 6:12 |
| 8. | Fisher's | 6:03 |
| 9. | Ginley's | 4:57 |
| 10. | The Foggy Dew | 6:14 |
| 11. | Charlie Lennon's Reels | 4:08 |
Credits
Recorded at Bannview Studios, County Antrim
Engineered and mixed by Seán Óg Graham
Mastered by Richard Dowling at WAV mastering, Limerick.
Design by Mary Doherty, Red Dog design
Photography by Mike Mulcaire www.mikemulcairephotographer.com
MUSICIANS
Cathal Hayden: Fiddle
Stephen Hayden: Fiddle
Niall Murphy: Fiddle
Seamie O’Dowd: Guitar, Bouzouki, Vocal, Electric Bass (3)
Seán Óg Graham: Guitar (5,6,9), Bouzouki (6), Electric Bass (6)
John Joe Kelly: Bodhran
Brian Mc Grath: Piano
Máirtín O’Connor: Button Accordion (1,7)
Donal Murphy: Button Accordion (5)
Nicky Scott: Double Bass (5)
License
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Cathal Hayden is an Irish musician, acclaimed for his skilled style of Irish fiddle and tenor (four-stringed) banjo. He was born in the village of the Rock, County Tyrone (outside Pomeroy), an area immersed in traditional music.He is an original member of the group Four Men and a Dog whose first album, Barking Mad, won the Folk Roots best new album award in 1991.