The New Blackthorn Stick - Andy Lamy

Lamy, Andy
The New Blackthorn Stick - Andy Lamy
CD 2015

"The unique sound, the depth of tone and the ability in Andy's hands give this clarinet indisputable claim to a warm embrace and welcome in that ancient, expressive, graceful and melodic genre that is traditional Irish music." --Tommy Peoples, Donegal Fiddle Master, member of Bothy Band

The New Blackthorn Stick is the first ever Irish traditional clarinet album, featuring clarinetist Andrew Lamy performing dance sets and lyrical airs in both solo and group instrumental combinations. The album co-features the master musicians who taught and inspired Andrew in his pursuit of adding the voice of the clarinet to Irish traditional music.

Featuring:

Andy Lamy, Irish Traditional Clarinet
and guests Mary Bergin, Brian Conway, Patrick Mangan, John Walsh, Jerry O'Sullivan, Greg Anderson, Gabriel Donohue, John Whelan, John Nolan, Dylan Foley, Dermot Byrne, Floriane Blancke, Haley Richardson, Mike Stewart, Steve Holloway, Jimmy Musto, Jonathan Storck, and Donie Carroll.

Tracks:

1) Jigs: Felix Gone Fishing*/Tell Her I Am/Tom Billy's Jigwith Pat Mangan, John Nolan, Jerry O'Sullivan, John Walsh, Greg Anderson, and Steve Holloway4:51
2) Reels: The Cottage in the Glen/The Otter's Holt/The Lame Fisherman with John Whelan, Gabriel Donohue3:34
3) Jigs: Gallagher's Frolics /John Joe Gardiner's /Paddy Taylor's with Mary Bergin and Steve Holloway (and Greg Anderson, Bouzouki, TBR)4:00
4) Slow Air: Tiarna Muigh Eo (Lord Mayo)with Dermot Byrne, Haley Richardson, Mike Stewart, Floriane Blancke, and Jonathan Storck6:08
5) Slip Jigs: The Echo of Carrowkeel*/Cathal McConnell's/Hardiman the Fiddler with Pat Mangan, John Nolan, Jerry O'Sullivan, John Walsh, and (Kevin Crawford), and Steve Holloway3:40
6) Reels: Tom Steele's/The Lads of Laois / The First Month of Summer with Brian Conway and John Walsh3:23
7) Hornpipes: The Fiddling Barrister*/Galway Bay / The Banks with Pat Mangan and John Walsh4:48
8) Jigs: High Part of the Road/Monk's Jig/Queen of the Fair with John Whelan and Gabriel Donohue4:04
9) Reels: Jug of Punch/Mrs. MacDonald of Clanranald (Bill Lamey's)/The Repeal of the Union with Mike Stewart, Haley Richardson, Dermot Byrne, Jerry O'Sullivan, John Walsh, and Steve Holloway4:01
10) Slow Air: An Feoch�n (The Gentle Breeze by Tommy Peoples)with Jonathan Storck, Double Bass 4:58
11) Reel: Finn McCool's Favorite* with Jerry O'Sullivan, Kevin Crawford, Mike Stewart, John Walsh, Jonathan Storck, and Steve Holloway4:51
12) Hornpipes: Castle of Gold/New Century/Flowers of Spring with Brian Conway, John Walsh, and Steve Holloway4:25
13) Reels: The Blackthorn Stick/The Green Mountain/The Red-Haired Lass with Greg Anderson and Steve Holloway3:05
14) Song: Come By The Hills, Donie Carroll, with Donie on guitar & voice, Andy on woodwinds 3:48
15) Reels: Connaught Heifers/Mountain Lark/Green Branch/Green Linnetwith Pat Mangan, Jerry O'Sullivan, Greg Anderson, Kevin Crawford, and Steve Holloway3:0716) Jigs: The Nova Scotia / Lad O'Beirne's/ Ships in Full Sail with Pat Mangan, John Nolan, and John Walsh 3:39
17) Highlands & Reels: The Low Highland/Duncan Davidson's Highland//The Wild Irishman/Dinky's Reel with Pat Mangan and John Walsh4:40