Every Christmas Christy me self and the other fella go “Around the world for Sport” we sometimes hit the record button! Was rooting through stuff from this Christmas and found this! Sometimes it just comes together! Thank you!
Back on the sod and a couple of lovely gigs to start the new year.. Dolan’s in Limerick was the first stop..It’s a great venue to play.. I jumped into your chat archive from December 05 where you mentioned playing a few great nights there.. This Friday it’s back to the rebel.. to play Cyprus Avenue.. then Saturday with the night off I saw Van the man has a gig at the Market Place Theatre in Armagh and managed to grab a couple of tickets.. have not seen Van live before so it’s a great buzz to be heading north to hear him “turn it up!”.. Hope you are enjoying the break and no doubt raring to go/ar bís le tosú..
Christy's reply
you’re giving Munster a right good tickle…I hope The Prophets are gaining traction….Limerick to Cork..but no Kerry.!!..many don’t know of its existence, the Natives are very hesitant when it comes to blowing their trumpet…a quiet gentle race renowned for ball hopping,tending to Roses, Gay Bachelors of Ballybunion and The Hot Ashphelt around Kilgarvan
Sometimes,there’s a mysterious route that brings a song to mind…
Visiting the family grave today,I left the cemetery by a gate I don’t often use.. a green plaque caught my eye. Reading the memorial was strange …today is the anniversary of the young soldier’s death…he served in the same regiment as my grandfather. An eerie feeling…and not long before I had ‘The green fields of France’ in mind ..
Started the day with a smile. Not often that the words ‘Northern finesse’ are seen together!
Great to see Nanci Griffith mentioned…lovely memories of her gigs. Last time I saw her was an afternoon marquee set at the epic 2011 Finsbury Park Feis/Fleadh…class. RIP Nanci G
Hi Christy,
Hope you’re enjoying the break between gigs.
More Than A Whisper getting a right spin these days.
Celebrates the music of Nanci Griffith. Fine singer.
Even finer songwriter was our Nanci.
Ye shared bills at The Fleadhs back in the day.
Did ye ever meet up or catch her playing ?
Teilifís had a documentary on over the Christmas.
Worth a watch if you get the chance.
The drink got an awful hold towards the end.
Feckin sad state of affairs. She’s upstairs at Willie’s now.
Singing songs, smoking packets of majors, carrying on
with her good pal John Prine. Down the hall Liam Óg and
Garth Hudson putting the finishing touches to An Draiocht.
Betimes wouldn’t mind taking the box room on the top floor.
January can do that to a body. November too.
Then you get out in the gairdín.
Do the Van the Man exercises.
You breathe in. You breathe out.
Afore you know …
The man of March he sees the Spring
And wonders what the year will bring.
Round we go heel to the toe …
Must get those first earlies ordered.
Tabhair Aire
Bourkey
Christy's reply
our paths crossed but the once, we never actually met….yes indeed Bourkey, ’tis the devil itself when it gets in on you….
Liam Óg & Garth would surely strike a match….
Pipes & Organ mesmerising…
did you ever hear Liam Óg duetting with Catherine Ennis ?? ( Daughter of Seamus)
theres a beautiful video out there somewhere of them playing together..
maybe Rebecca has it ?
Maybe add a bit to Viva la Quince?
This from Shankill Library 2014. Tommy & Freddie McGrath were a direct link back to the Shankill’s ‘magnificent 7’ who joined the International Brigade, the 1st to fight fascism, in the Spanish Civil War. Harry McGrath (Tobegill St), who died in the last battle, was their uncle. #NoPasarán
Christy's reply
fágaimíd mar atá
work away with it yourself Jim
after 40 years I wont interfere with the flow of it
Ps
It’s a shame that the Paul Simon site is a jumble…it’s all good stuff,but I’m struggling to navigate to the mid 1960 s section that I know is in there…because I read it last night!
Hi Christy
Played a stack of Paul Simon music at weekend…old and new,always absorbing…
Thought of the time when Fred and I were early 30s and sang ‘ Old Friends’ at the end of a stage play…at the time ,the line ‘ how terribly strange to be seventy’ was ironically funny…now it’s a fact!
I googled Paul Simon in the UK,when he played folk clubs. Found this mish mash of a site…
Thanks for the pointer to Bruce’s song.. the emotion and anger at the clear injustice of it all.. people are listening.. it’s gone to number one.. it reminded me of your recording of “Sunflowers”.. and that line “Destroyers of beauty, carriers of madness”..
I was lucky enough to switch frequencies after listening to Martin’s Bhoys win on Medium Wave,and happened across the wonderful live Young Traditional Musician of the Year on Radio Scotland FM . Half way through i dashed into the house to catch the programme also being shown on BBC Alba.
What incredible young talents,whether with Voice, Fiddle, Harp or Accordion.
Such a joy to see and hear them revel in their music, including songs and tunes about Lost Lifeboatmen, the Szevrenica massacre, an October morning and a bus ride among much wonderment.
The flame that John Reilly and others pass on is alive and well in the youngsters.
Rory
Hello Christy,
A song’s been in my head all morning. Do you think Ruby Walsh might get a gallop out in the loose? That Ned of his deserves some extra munching, I’m sure.
Took my Brat Bride down from the bedhead yesterday and put it outside to await Brigid. I’ve never told Steve what it is. He had a big coughing fit in the night. The cloth goes back up in its place today!
Anyway, with the healing or not, she’s got much more going for her than unneccessary female purification whatnots.
It’s a beautiful fresh spring day here.
Rebecca
Christy's reply
Ruby ran at both recent Naas meetings…each time in the presence of members of the Walsh family…
” a lovely little Mare, I rode her Mother in Punchestown a few years back”
( attributed to a Ted Walsh commentary between the Galway Hurdle and the Galway Plate…( if you don’t believe me , ask Eddie)
Hi Christy,
Well a chara we’re through the feckin five weeks of January.
And now …
The February man still shakes the snow
from of his clothes and blows his hands …
Tabhair Aire
Bourkey
Christy's reply
St Brigid still rolling out the Tintawn across the Curragh of Kildare
but still not obedient enough for thon Pontiff and his stale bunch of so-called celibates abroad in Davatican
they have’nt got the balls to confess to a Woman.
“the pope commenced the Inquisition
a war against women for the wisdom they revealed
in that Holocaust,in that time of evil
how many were tortured, persecuted, burnt alive”
“when Pope John Paul came to Ireland
he knelt and kissed the holy ground
in the Phoenix Park a million people waited
as singing priests warmed up the crowd
diverted from the Gloucester Diamond
where the faithfull had built a sacred shrine
idolised by a thousand clergy
as pregnant woman took the boat to Merseyside”
“Bless me Father I have sinned
God The Father of all things
you’ve brought me everlasting shame
God works in Strange Ways”
“taking a bone from her ribcage
she carved out a little man
and she put him down near Timahoe
and that’s where the human race began”
“when the poor auld Pope he came to Ireland
way back in that holy time
Father Cleary and Bishop Eamon Casey
served the mass and poured the wine
two jockey boys they’d ride for Ireland
while preaching us morality
God love them, shure they’re only human
Annie Murphy, God be good to Her, might not agree”
……………….
Hey Christy I am sitting here listening to your tunes on YouTube. I have a great love of guitarists and love Declan Sinnott. Apologies if this has been asked or covered previously but why do you guys not tour anymore. Google couldn’t answer it for me. Much love
Christy's reply
I first met Declan when he played with Southpaw back circa ’78…’81/’82 we played together in a band called Moving Hearts for two years….along with Donal Lunny he played on the Album “Ride On” in the mid 80’s….he also played on a number of my albums in subsequent years until circa 2001 when we hooked up and played together for almost 20 years….pre-covid I had decided the time had come to go solo again….I’ve been playing solo since lockdown lifted..
I no longer “tour”….I play 3/4 solo gigs a month around the 32 counties of Ireland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDaPdpwA4Iw
The film,’The history of sound’ is,based on a story by http://www.benshattuck.com an ace writer..,then I saw the paintings on his website…wow ..really stunning…
Every Christmas Christy me self and the other fella go “Around the world for Sport” we sometimes hit the record button! Was rooting through stuff from this Christmas and found this! Sometimes it just comes together! Thank you!
https://wormhole.app/MbAy9z#GgDj0k7-ur97T-iTHtnvzw
where o where could that have been….fair play Gipp….
Back on the sod and a couple of lovely gigs to start the new year.. Dolan’s in Limerick was the first stop..It’s a great venue to play.. I jumped into your chat archive from December 05 where you mentioned playing a few great nights there.. This Friday it’s back to the rebel.. to play Cyprus Avenue.. then Saturday with the night off I saw Van the man has a gig at the Market Place Theatre in Armagh and managed to grab a couple of tickets.. have not seen Van live before so it’s a great buzz to be heading north to hear him “turn it up!”.. Hope you are enjoying the break and no doubt raring to go/ar bís le tosú..
you’re giving Munster a right good tickle…I hope The Prophets are gaining traction….Limerick to Cork..but no Kerry.!!..many don’t know of its existence, the Natives are very hesitant when it comes to blowing their trumpet…a quiet gentle race renowned for ball hopping,tending to Roses, Gay Bachelors of Ballybunion and The Hot Ashphelt around Kilgarvan
Hi Christy
Sometimes,there’s a mysterious route that brings a song to mind…
Visiting the family grave today,I left the cemetery by a gate I don’t often use.. a green plaque caught my eye. Reading the memorial was strange …today is the anniversary of the young soldier’s death…he served in the same regiment as my grandfather. An eerie feeling…and not long before I had ‘The green fields of France’ in mind ..
Dave
3 in a row ….
With the earlier reference in mind…first song playing here today…Dylan’s ‘ Girl from the North Country’…what a fabulous,enigmatic song…
Have a good day
D
Hi Christy
Started the day with a smile. Not often that the words ‘Northern finesse’ are seen together!
Great to see Nanci Griffith mentioned…lovely memories of her gigs. Last time I saw her was an afternoon marquee set at the epic 2011 Finsbury Park Feis/Fleadh…class. RIP Nanci G
Dave
Hello Christy,
Yes I do. It’s glorious. Talking before it too.
https://youtu.be/5LumLZb0V8c?si=MQOvpCQ0OWtSD-e0
Rebecca
Thank You Rebecca…
Hi Christy,
Hope you’re enjoying the break between gigs.
More Than A Whisper getting a right spin these days.
Celebrates the music of Nanci Griffith. Fine singer.
Even finer songwriter was our Nanci.
Ye shared bills at The Fleadhs back in the day.
Did ye ever meet up or catch her playing ?
Teilifís had a documentary on over the Christmas.
Worth a watch if you get the chance.
The drink got an awful hold towards the end.
Feckin sad state of affairs. She’s upstairs at Willie’s now.
Singing songs, smoking packets of majors, carrying on
with her good pal John Prine. Down the hall Liam Óg and
Garth Hudson putting the finishing touches to An Draiocht.
Betimes wouldn’t mind taking the box room on the top floor.
January can do that to a body. November too.
Then you get out in the gairdín.
Do the Van the Man exercises.
You breathe in. You breathe out.
Afore you know …
The man of March he sees the Spring
And wonders what the year will bring.
Round we go heel to the toe …
Must get those first earlies ordered.
Tabhair Aire
Bourkey
our paths crossed but the once, we never actually met….yes indeed Bourkey, ’tis the devil itself when it gets in on you….
Liam Óg & Garth would surely strike a match….
Pipes & Organ mesmerising…
did you ever hear Liam Óg duetting with Catherine Ennis ?? ( Daughter of Seamus)
theres a beautiful video out there somewhere of them playing together..
maybe Rebecca has it ?
Maybe add a bit to Viva la Quince?
This from Shankill Library 2014. Tommy & Freddie McGrath were a direct link back to the Shankill’s ‘magnificent 7’ who joined the International Brigade, the 1st to fight fascism, in the Spanish Civil War. Harry McGrath (Tobegill St), who died in the last battle, was their uncle. #NoPasarán
fágaimíd mar atá
work away with it yourself Jim
after 40 years I wont interfere with the flow of it
Ps
It’s a shame that the Paul Simon site is a jumble…it’s all good stuff,but I’m struggling to navigate to the mid 1960 s section that I know is in there…because I read it last night!
D
Hi Christy
Played a stack of Paul Simon music at weekend…old and new,always absorbing…
Thought of the time when Fred and I were early 30s and sang ‘ Old Friends’ at the end of a stage play…at the time ,the line ‘ how terribly strange to be seventy’ was ironically funny…now it’s a fact!
I googled Paul Simon in the UK,when he played folk clubs. Found this mish mash of a site…
http://www.paulsimontimeitwas.com
I hope you get chance to have a look. Not sure if you met Paul,but I’d say there’s a chance of some familiar names and venues from your time here.
Dave
Martin Windsor & Redd Sullivan….
not unlike Harris & Appleton but lacking Northern finesse
Not sure do I spot a reference to myself.
the same as that
Thanks for the pointer to Bruce’s song.. the emotion and anger at the clear injustice of it all.. people are listening.. it’s gone to number one.. it reminded me of your recording of “Sunflowers”.. and that line “Destroyers of beauty, carriers of madness”..
The Pilgrim returns..fáilte arais
I was lucky enough to switch frequencies after listening to Martin’s Bhoys win on Medium Wave,and happened across the wonderful live Young Traditional Musician of the Year on Radio Scotland FM . Half way through i dashed into the house to catch the programme also being shown on BBC Alba.
What incredible young talents,whether with Voice, Fiddle, Harp or Accordion.
Such a joy to see and hear them revel in their music, including songs and tunes about Lost Lifeboatmen, the Szevrenica massacre, an October morning and a bus ride among much wonderment.
The flame that John Reilly and others pass on is alive and well in the youngsters.
Rory
you take me half way to Paradise
Hello Christy,
A song’s been in my head all morning. Do you think Ruby Walsh might get a gallop out in the loose? That Ned of his deserves some extra munching, I’m sure.
Took my Brat Bride down from the bedhead yesterday and put it outside to await Brigid. I’ve never told Steve what it is. He had a big coughing fit in the night. The cloth goes back up in its place today!
Anyway, with the healing or not, she’s got much more going for her than unneccessary female purification whatnots.
It’s a beautiful fresh spring day here.
Rebecca
Ruby ran at both recent Naas meetings…each time in the presence of members of the Walsh family…
” a lovely little Mare, I rode her Mother in Punchestown a few years back”
( attributed to a Ted Walsh commentary between the Galway Hurdle and the Galway Plate…( if you don’t believe me , ask Eddie)
Hi Christy,
Well a chara we’re through the feckin five weeks of January.
And now …
The February man still shakes the snow
from of his clothes and blows his hands …
Tabhair Aire
Bourkey
St Brigid still rolling out the Tintawn across the Curragh of Kildare
but still not obedient enough for thon Pontiff and his stale bunch of so-called celibates abroad in Davatican
they have’nt got the balls to confess to a Woman.
“the pope commenced the Inquisition
a war against women for the wisdom they revealed
in that Holocaust,in that time of evil
how many were tortured, persecuted, burnt alive”
“when Pope John Paul came to Ireland
he knelt and kissed the holy ground
in the Phoenix Park a million people waited
as singing priests warmed up the crowd
diverted from the Gloucester Diamond
where the faithfull had built a sacred shrine
idolised by a thousand clergy
as pregnant woman took the boat to Merseyside”
“Bless me Father I have sinned
God The Father of all things
you’ve brought me everlasting shame
God works in Strange Ways”
“taking a bone from her ribcage
she carved out a little man
and she put him down near Timahoe
and that’s where the human race began”
“when the poor auld Pope he came to Ireland
way back in that holy time
Father Cleary and Bishop Eamon Casey
served the mass and poured the wine
two jockey boys they’d ride for Ireland
while preaching us morality
God love them, shure they’re only human
Annie Murphy, God be good to Her, might not agree”
……………….
St Brigid ‘s Cross
………………
spare a thought for the Good Brigidine Sisters
………………
Hey Christy I am sitting here listening to your tunes on YouTube. I have a great love of guitarists and love Declan Sinnott. Apologies if this has been asked or covered previously but why do you guys not tour anymore. Google couldn’t answer it for me. Much love
I first met Declan when he played with Southpaw back circa ’78…’81/’82 we played together in a band called Moving Hearts for two years….along with Donal Lunny he played on the Album “Ride On” in the mid 80’s….he also played on a number of my albums in subsequent years until circa 2001 when we hooked up and played together for almost 20 years….pre-covid I had decided the time had come to go solo again….I’ve been playing solo since lockdown lifted..
I no longer “tour”….I play 3/4 solo gigs a month around the 32 counties of Ireland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDaPdpwA4Iw
Spanish Civil war. An endless conflict. https://www.msn.com/en-ie/news/world/spain-and-its-civil-war-a-wound-that-won-t-heal/ss-AA1Vf9jd?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=697bf35880484413903deda70d7a1b0e&ei=59#image=3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDaPdpwA4Iw
Hi Christy
The film,’The history of sound’ is,based on a story by
http://www.benshattuck.com an ace writer..,then I saw the paintings on his website…wow ..really stunning…
Dave
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDaPdpwA4Iw