garyd’s five comments

I made some corrections recommended by another member. Harry Hibbs recorded it without repeats. It could be a march but sounds more like a hornpipe to me. I hope this version is helpful to someone. more…

I learned this tune from a Harry Hibbs recording. I don’t know where it originated but someone requested it here a while ago. more…

In Ottawa there are sessions 5 nights a week. Mostly Irish sessions and one Newfoundland type session which usually has lots of singing and accordion tunes. There are regular Ceili’s with good bands although they generally are not open bands. more…

This one is still going strong. I would say advanced beginner or intermediate. It is very noisy and can be very fast. Average 15 to 20 musicians in a very small space. Lots of fiddles and accordions. more…

The tune following Sheehan’s is a Scottish tune named “We’ll Aye Gang Back To Yon Town”. You’ll find it in the Alexander Walker collection. I have submitted it to the tunes section. more…