The Portland Bow, by Aidan Connolly

The Portland Bow

by Aidan Connolly

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Louisa Bennion Such bounce, such taste, such charm! Can't stop listening to this album.

parishlantern Hello Aidan, I purchased your new album in April and have enjoyed playing the download. When the it arrived in the post there was no physical CD inside the case. I have been promised a replacement but have still not received anything. I only need the CD - I have the case. Obviously I can create a CD from the download, but that’s not the point. Hope you can help.
Best wishes, Martin D’Arcy

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Limited Edition Compact Disc designed by Maurice Gunning with sleeve notes by Aidan Connolly.
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Limited Edition Compact Disc designed by Maurice Gunning with sleeve notes by Aidan Connolly.

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1.	Reels - The Whigs of Fyfe / The Sailor on the Rock / The Trip to Durrow 03:24	buy track
2.	Jigs - Maureen's Fancy / Janet Beaton's / The Bohola Jig 03:08	buy track
3.	Polkas - The Hermit from Killarney / Bridgie Con Matt's / The Last Chance 03:11	buy track
4.	Jota - El Guijar 02:47	buy track
5.	Reels - Peggy's Mountain / Hunting Sally /Paddy Cronin's 03:35	buy track
6.	Mazurkas - Mazurca de Queiles / do Velho / Valseiro 04:17	buy track
7.	Jigs - The Trip to Sligo / Wee Pickle Tow / The 9th of July 03:06	buy track
8.	Waltz - In Memory of Herbie McCleod 03:52	buy track
9.	Slides - Over the Hills and Far Away / Johnny Mick Dinny's / The Weaver's 02:38	buy track
10.	Air - Leila, for Paddy Jones 02:11	buy track
11.	Reels - The Holly Bush / Pepin Arsenault / O'Connor's Jenny Borlin 03:19	buy track
12.	Barndances - The Offaly Favourite / Ansty's 03:29	buy track

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The long awaited second album by Dublin fiddler Aidan Connolly. Featuring Ruairí McGorman on Greek bouzouki and Jack Talty on piano.

"“Pure drop” lovers will be thrilled with this album (which is what one would expect from Raelach Records, the outfit that released this), but it’s a must-hear for the fiddle players out there as it’ll spark ideas and intense conversation. Highly recommended!"
-Dan Neely, The Irish Echo

"Smooth fiddling from this young Dublin master"
-Alex Monaghan, Irish Music Magazine

"If you are looking for bright, stirring, exceptional fiddle playing with an abundance of varied tunes, Aidan’s album will make your day"
-Dave McNally, Folk Radio UK.

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released November 5, 2021

Produced by Aidan Connolly and Jack Talty

Recorded, mixed and mastered by Jack Talty at Raelach Studios, Lissycasey, county Clare.

Design by Maurice Gunning

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Raelach Records is an artist-run, not-for-profit, traditional and folk record label based in county Clare, Ireland.

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