Very lucky to be in the position to be bringing our granda Jack to see you this coming Saturday in the concert hall.
This man played in show bands, taught us guitar and gave me a love for music. I remember him playing “don’t forget your shovel” for us grandkids when I was still in nappys. Feels great to get to share that together Saturday evening. He’s the big 80 this year so it only seemed right to take him along. He’s still rocking away as well.
Music is amazing how it connects us no matter the age – I’m 26 and he’s 80 and the two of us equally have a grá for your music that is shared through a smile and a song. So thanks for that.
I’m exploring and enjoying a double CD 1998 compilation…’Celtic Evolution – beyond the tradition ‘…
A great pick of artists from the late 20 thcentury mainly…Planxty well featured Inc two of my all time favourites…’True love knows so season’ and ‘Roger O’ Hehir’…
both songs are brilliantly arranged with terrific vocals by you,then Andy on the latter…I’ve played the grooves off Planxty discs for aeons….it’s just occured to me if ,during rehearsals,a song long familiar to listeners now,sounded quite different…eg Andy singing ‘True love knows…’?
Keep cool
Dave
Christy's reply
Thanks Dave
never heard of that album before…..or that label
what an array of music gathered together by whoever did the gathering…
I noted one or two “creative” publishing details by Connoisseur Collection…
judging from their back catalogue I doubt that music was their primary purpose…
there are all sorts of fish swimming around in the fish tank
I’m going to park it… I have some new songs on the work-bench ….
no time for that rabbit hole today…
never the less… a fine collection of Keltic music…thanks for signposting it
Mighty performance tonight Christy- the heat was savage though!!
Great set list, a few we hadn’t heard in a while mixed in there
What else would we be at on a Monday night!
thanks for Back Home in Derry –
Noel & Lucy,
Christy's reply
be the janey Noel but twas like a very pleasant sauna
I played a good few freezin cold kips in my time
I loves the hot sweaty joints..
That was some sauna of a room tonight Christy….. but you played a blinder in the stifling heat. Some beautiful easy listening numbers, you read the room to perfection. Delighted to hear Johnny Jump up…..haven’t heard it in a while. Well done on a mention of Aisling, taken away way too soon. Like her Dad she was a wonderful Musician.
Our center forward was on loan across the pond, so I was drafted off the Subs bench for tonight. Don’t think the Boss was too happy with my fitness levels 😂.
Hope I’m not kicked off the panel for the next game!!!!!
Thanks Christy for another brilliant gig.
Best regards
Ride on.
Patsy
Christy's reply
just back in the door
loaf and honey ready in the kitchen for the morning
míle maith agat mo cara
was it yourself said Rosalita ?
she needs attention before further rendition
let me know next time you’re in and I’ll try and have her ready for how
I see you had Adam sitting in for The Rose tonight
and her off in Hay-on-Wye
To be found on the slopes of Knocknashee. Always though it a great expression for a herd of cattle!
Christy's reply
1964…I was 19 in the employ of The National Bank..after a year in Clonmel I was transferred on to the Temporary Duty Staff…we were moved aroun to different branches that were shortstaffed thru illness or……my first posting was to Tulla in County Clare…my lodgings were with Mrs Tubridy…I found an old song book in her bookcase which had this song in Irish …..I was 4 months in Tulla and left with two great songs…Spancilhill and The Scariff Martyrs….great memories..I met Paddy Canny, Martin Rochford, Vincent Griffin, Joe McGrath, John Minogue and Willie Clancy
dont worry about “Miss Kildare”
upon subsequent reflection I’ve remembered that “Miss Kildare” featured in a song called “Me & Bibi” that was never released….it was a lengthy rap in the mode of “Me & The Rose”…it recounted my meeting Bibi Baskin, then an important presence on Irish Television…
however Rebecca I must compliment you on placing “ambling kine” so quickly…some incorrectly sing that line as “ambling kind”….but you recognise and understand the difference..thank you
Hi Christy!
Very lucky to be in the position to be bringing our granda Jack to see you this coming Saturday in the concert hall.
This man played in show bands, taught us guitar and gave me a love for music. I remember him playing “don’t forget your shovel” for us grandkids when I was still in nappys. Feels great to get to share that together Saturday evening. He’s the big 80 this year so it only seemed right to take him along. He’s still rocking away as well.
Music is amazing how it connects us no matter the age – I’m 26 and he’s 80 and the two of us equally have a grá for your music that is shared through a smile and a song. So thanks for that.
Looking forward to Saturday.
Thanks for the music, keep on rockin!
Danielle and Rebecca x
Hi Christy
I’m exploring and enjoying a double CD 1998 compilation…’Celtic Evolution – beyond the tradition ‘…
A great pick of artists from the late 20 thcentury mainly…Planxty well featured Inc two of my all time favourites…’True love knows so season’ and ‘Roger O’ Hehir’…
both songs are brilliantly arranged with terrific vocals by you,then Andy on the latter…I’ve played the grooves off Planxty discs for aeons….it’s just occured to me if ,during rehearsals,a song long familiar to listeners now,sounded quite different…eg Andy singing ‘True love knows…’?
Keep cool
Dave
Thanks Dave
never heard of that album before…..or that label
what an array of music gathered together by whoever did the gathering…
I noted one or two “creative” publishing details by Connoisseur Collection…
judging from their back catalogue I doubt that music was their primary purpose…
there are all sorts of fish swimming around in the fish tank
I’m going to park it… I have some new songs on the work-bench ….
no time for that rabbit hole today…
never the less… a fine collection of Keltic music…thanks for signposting it
Mighty performance tonight Christy- the heat was savage though!!
Great set list, a few we hadn’t heard in a while mixed in there
What else would we be at on a Monday night!
thanks for Back Home in Derry –
Noel & Lucy,
be the janey Noel but twas like a very pleasant sauna
I played a good few freezin cold kips in my time
I loves the hot sweaty joints..
That was some sauna of a room tonight Christy….. but you played a blinder in the stifling heat. Some beautiful easy listening numbers, you read the room to perfection. Delighted to hear Johnny Jump up…..haven’t heard it in a while. Well done on a mention of Aisling, taken away way too soon. Like her Dad she was a wonderful Musician.
Our center forward was on loan across the pond, so I was drafted off the Subs bench for tonight. Don’t think the Boss was too happy with my fitness levels 😂.
Hope I’m not kicked off the panel for the next game!!!!!
Thanks Christy for another brilliant gig.
Best regards
Ride on.
Patsy
just back in the door
loaf and honey ready in the kitchen for the morning
míle maith agat mo cara
was it yourself said Rosalita ?
she needs attention before further rendition
let me know next time you’re in and I’ll try and have her ready for how
I see you had Adam sitting in for The Rose tonight
and her off in Hay-on-Wye
To be found on the slopes of Knocknashee. Always though it a great expression for a herd of cattle!
1964…I was 19 in the employ of The National Bank..after a year in Clonmel I was transferred on to the Temporary Duty Staff…we were moved aroun to different branches that were shortstaffed thru illness or……my first posting was to Tulla in County Clare…my lodgings were with Mrs Tubridy…I found an old song book in her bookcase which had this song in Irish …..I was 4 months in Tulla and left with two great songs…Spancilhill and The Scariff Martyrs….great memories..I met Paddy Canny, Martin Rochford, Vincent Griffin, Joe McGrath, John Minogue and Willie Clancy
She’d build a mansion fine…
Struggling with Miss Kildare
dont worry about “Miss Kildare”
upon subsequent reflection I’ve remembered that “Miss Kildare” featured in a song called “Me & Bibi” that was never released….it was a lengthy rap in the mode of “Me & The Rose”…it recounted my meeting Bibi Baskin, then an important presence on Irish Television…
however Rebecca I must compliment you on placing “ambling kine” so quickly…some incorrectly sing that line as “ambling kind”….but you recognise and understand the difference..thank you