Irish Washerwoman. Always a favorite. I thought I would do a few variations for the fun of it. Normally I play it straight, but I was enjoying playing a bit out of the box this morning. I hope you clap along and feel a bit Irish for a wee bit. My little green Leprechaun accordion player is a graphic I made over 22 years ago. Funny thing is Leprechauns never age – unfortunately, I don’t look like I did 22 years ago.… Read the rest
One of my absolute favorites. I love these old songs, they touch my heart with their beauty. Being an Irish song makes it even better. Written in 1941 by J.R. Shannon. I hope you enjoy and sing along with me.… Read the rest
March 1st – time for Irish Music. I love to play Irish music – although most of what I play is American Irish music, not traditional original Irish music. Back in the day, we always played at our local pub/bar/lounge for St. Patrick’s Day. Always great fun – always large crowds. I like the fast songs and play a lot of them, but I like the tear jerkers and “Mother Songs” Can’t believe how may Mother songs are in my books. Guess the immigrants really missed their Ireland and their Mothers and families. Galway Bay is always a favorite of mine. I hope you like my kick off to Irish Month. Galway Bay was written by Arthur Colahan in Leicester in 1947.… Read the rest