“The Green Groves of Erin” is a very famous reel which I learned through various sessions. Micho Russell recorded a lovely version of this tune, however I really associate with The Bothy Band, their version on the album “After Hours” is truly remarkable and a classic set.
X:1
T:Green Groves of Erin, The
M:4/4
R:Reel
K:Ador
A2cA eAcA|G2Bd gdBG|A2cA eAcA|BGEF GABG|
A2cA eAd/B/A|G2Bd gdBG|A2cA eAcA|BGEF GABd||
eaag eaag|e~g3 e~g3|eaag eaag|egfa gedg|
e~a3 bgaf|egfa g2ge|dega bgag|egfa gedB||
“The Chattering Magpie” is a common reel in County Clare, very much associated with concertina players. I learned it from Noel O’Donoghue and Seán Vaughan back in 2015, and I actually remember that evening quite well as it was one of the first time (if not THE first time) I was playing a gig with Noel and Seán together, at O’Connor’s Pub.
“The Hare’s Paw” was one of the first reel I ever learned. I got it from my friend Stéphane and Paul Dooley (fiddle/harp) at a session in McHugh’s Pub in Liscannor. A common set in the area is to play “The Hare’s Paw” before another great tune, “The Concert Reel”.
“Christy Barry’s Jigs” are well known all over the world, this is the first one. Christy is a great flute and whistle player from Ennistymon, but he has been living in Doolin for many years. I have learned many tunes from Christy, who has always been so generous in the way he shares his music.
