The First Month Of Summer - Buttons & Bows

1987
This glorious album from Sligo fiddlers (and brothers) Seamus and Manus McGuire and revered Sliabh Luachra button accordion maestro Jackie Daly is as welcome as the first month of summer. This trio's music evokes its own distinct atmosphere with a splendid selection of dance medleys, waltzes, and lush reflective pieces. From the gentle and upbeat sounds of Sligo to the lively and surprising tunes from Sliabh Luachra, Buttons & Bows's second release is a treat for all. Music from this recording was featured in the Disney/ Touchstone film, The Good Mother, starring Irish actor Liam Neeson.

Jackie Daly - accordion, concertina, whistle; 
Charlie Lennon - piano; 
Manus McGuire - fiddle; 
Seamus McGuire - fiddle, viola; 
Garry O'Briain - guitar, mandocello, piano 

Tracks:

1. John D. McGurk's/The Blacksmith's Reel 
   
2. Iles De La Madeleine 
   
3. The First Month Of Summer/Andy McGann's/Cathal McConnell's 
   
4. Fitzmaurice's Polka
   
5. Sir Sydney Smith 
   
6. The Man From Bundoran/Humours Of Kinvara/The Green Garters 
   
7. Inisheer 
   
8. The Gypsy Hornpipe/McCarthy's
   
9. Margaret's Waltz 
   
10. The Four Courts/Katie's Fancy
    
11. The Joyous Waltz 
    
12. The Piper's Despair/Farewell To Erin/The Milliner's Daughter