Brilliant, Christy – so good to have a rave review of last night’s gig. Always important for an audience to ‘read’ the mood that the artist is creating.’ December 1942′ must be spine tingling played ‘live’. Totally agreed about ‘Van Diemen’s land’ – Mike Waterson, the maestro. Susanna’s crime might not have been a major one, but she paid a high price…
Great that the bodhran is on the road again…I was just thinking of your playing (as well as Rebecca’s interest in rhythm and Rory’s horse racing ) as I listened to Ron Kavana giving it plenty on ‘The Kilshannig Wager’…
Enjoy the day
Dave
Christy's reply
never heard of that Ron K song before..any idea where the lyrics can be found ?
Thanks Christy,
Yes it’s in one of the sound checks, recorded on Life on the road.
I had a listen to the rollicking rockstar version that goes at it hammer and tongs on Traveller. That’s some ride, the clearest words on a folk rock version I’ve ever heard I think you may have come up for breath twice. Wow!
No, it’s specifically the breathey, free, musiciany, musey version I’m asking about, the one from the documentary. It’s a real moment for me, all traditional and completely turning tradition on its head. That’s the one I’d really like. No worries if it’s never been captured like that on a recording. Damn shame though.
Christy's reply
must give it a listen..its time to start planning an album
I’m just wondering if we’ll ever get a recording of rocky road to dublin, talking of fascinating rhythms allowed to live.
Right now it’s pretty awkward to get to.
Once you’ve tricked rte player into letting you play the thing in the UK, then downloaded it, and copied it onto a dvd.
Then it’s available as 15 seconds, unsignposted in the middle of an hour long documentary which no-one would ever record onto their mobile phone.
I’d love a recording that’s less sneaky.
Christy's reply
I’m away from the workroom at the minute and cannot check..but I think “Rocky Road” is on the 1999 album “Traveller”….that version you mention (I think) is from a spund check that features on a DVD….it was a once off rendition that happened by chance…..ithat allowed the lyric to breathe …adhering to the 9/8 sometimes gets in the way of the flow of what is a unique lyric…Joycean long before Joyce
Thanks for the leads about ‘Ride On’. Fascinating, filling in gaps about ‘Southpaw’ etc…loads of diversions and info at http://www.irishrock.org always fun to hit youtube as well.
As ever, all good wishes
Dave
Christy's reply
the gigs are leppin,hoppin and buzzin….right from the kick-off last night the audience were superb…they rocked when I rollicked and listen silently when I whispered…the audience participation is truly uplifting..its as if Barrowland has been relocated to Thomas Street….slipping in the new songs, 4 last week, and 4 last night….the silence that descends for “December 1942” is remarkable, pure and emotional…..the Bodhrán has returned after a long hiatus due to an arm injury ( a long arm bicep rupture) ..great to be rhythming the old drum again
Hello Christy,
Its the rhythm for me.
Hearing ringing that bell and thinking, ooh 7
The way the rhythm of the words interact wi the rhythm of the melody
Scarborough Fair is, fab for this, all threes, twos and the odd 4.
Starnge, when we sang it at school I’m pretty sure it was ironed into 4s. That was sad.
Rhytms on the new album in my head this morning.
That lovely extra beat in the one about the poachers.
The rhythm of Myras Caboose is great, the way it works with the words and repeated thoughts.
The harp is good for rhythm. It doesn’t hold you back.
Rebecca
Christy's reply
Mike Waterson’s “Van Diemens Land” gets me every time….Rosanna from Wolverhampton “rattling of her chains”
Dear Christy,
Last night was another foray into the magical land of David Keenan this time in St Luke’s former church in Glasgow.
This is a lovely, small venue where his talents shone and the 100 or so disciples listened to his word, determined to spread it to the masses by word of mouth…just like word of your ability must have slread 50 years ago before twatter, faceless and twit tok.
My next gig is that of a much older man, who has had more performances than David will have had hot dinners, last suppers and cooked breakfasts.
Word of mouth says he is good, that the auld chap has collected many hundreds of hymns and that he too hails from the hinterland of Ireland.
David’s latest LP is on yellow vinyl, i wonder if i might hear Yellow Triangle in early January, well i shall send up a prayer to the vicar.
Stay safe
Rory
Christy's reply
Happy to read of David Keenan’s progress…such a fine troubadour from the Wee County….may the road rise up before him…and thank you Rory for the updates
Hey Christy, hope you doing great. I was just listening to some old Dublin City Ramblers and heard Patsy’s unique voice singing two of your songs (not that a song can belong to anyone but you know what I mean I’m sure).. John O Dreams and Seth Davy, wonderful stuff. Seth Davy is a very old song I’m sure I remember my mother singing it when we were small kids, brought back lovely memories. Anyway I’m planning to be in Vicar Street for one of your gigs next week if things don’t get too ropey over there. Kind regards and looking forward to seeing you.
Brian.
Christy's reply
be careful in your consideration Brian….its topsy turvy at the moment…
I first heard ~Seth Davy way back in 1966 sung by the Manchester singer Tony Downes ( he also sang Los Gatos) …when I played Jackie & Bridie’s club in Liverpool they wrote it out for me…I played it back here in Dublin..subsequently the late Danny Doyle had great success with it…..John O Dreams was written by Bill Caddick..I learned it from him when I played his Folk Club in (I think) Wolverhampton… ( corrections welcomed !)
I’ve always liked Patsy Watchorn’s singing…..first heard him way back in the 70s at The Embankment, Tallaght …that was a wild venue run by Mick McCarthy, a renegade publicsn like no other …….the Dublin City Ramblers had a great following
I had a great night at the Folk awards, the only downside was we couldn’t really mingle with everyone.
My new album is ready now and although it’s not released until January I have copies in me hand now.
I’d like to get one to you.
How could I do that?
Let me know
Thanks
Billy
Hi Christy, short trip for me from the middle of the island to HQ tonight……. Its just such special place with an atmosphere all of its own. Hope YOU have a wonderful Gig, and as they say “break a Leg”.
Best Regards,
Ride On
Patsy
Christy's reply
thats a soft evening we have Patsy..I hope you brought the raincoat
Hi C.I Just read the post from Luke in Melbourne. I remember hearing about that Seminar and wondering would I make it to Maynooth from An Riocht that evening and decided against it, which I regret. It must have been such an emotional event. The 1980s were a very repressive time in Ireland, even worse than usual, especially for women. Not only with the loss of Ann Lovett and her baby, but we had the awful witch hunt of my own contemporary Joanne Hayes here san Riocht. You have captured these times so well in your ballads. It must have been a very emotional gig for all concerned and especially for you performing to open the event. Thankfully the full seminar is available online via this link https://youtu.be/zsDkgA-FMcE Your emotional engagement and investment in the tragic story is clear to be seen in your singing and also in the response from the audience. In terms of Luke and his approach to you, I think we may all have been guilty of approaching you at the wrong moment before or after a gig at some stage in your long career or of making too many demands on your time and energy, simply because your are so generous and responsive. Beir bua agus beannacht. H
Christy's reply
Thanks for the Link to the Anne Lovett event..that was so special….one man spoke about being in School with Anne….how she was a beautiful lively person..
We have just arrived this morning from Oxford in England to see you in Vicar Street tonight Christy
I first saw you on a summers day in a tent in Cambridge Folk Festival where the beer was flowing and you came in to substitute Lonnie Donagan who had a sore throat. Amazing evening with spontaneous singing and a heartfelt audience and singer. I think that may have been 1978 or 1979. A magic evening and a special moment in my life
See you tonight
Russ and Karen
Christy's reply
Welcome to Dublin…..I have many Cambridge memories…I met Bert Jansch that year…
Hi Christy, my name is Luke and I have been meaning to apologise to you for years. I was a young Youth & Community Work student back in NUI Maynooth back in 2012/13. At the time I was asked to attend a talk and musical night which you we’re attending for the anniversary of Ann Lovett, who I did not now much at the time, as I was asked to attend by my lecturer last minute. Before the event I spotted you on campus walking towards the John Hume building and got extremely excited to see my musical hero (you) and asked you for a photo stupidity. To say you were not best pleased would be a massive understatement. I did not understand the full context of the event you were attending at the time, and am deeply sorry and have been guilty/ashamed about asking you for a picture for years after. I went up to speak to you after the event too, to say well done, however I think I made the situation worse and could feel the anger. I sincerely you can forgive me, as I have been carrying a deep sense of regret and shame ever since the incident.
I have been to see you many times since, last being in Sligo in 2019 before leaving for Melbourne. I now work in the field of Homeless/Mental Health and I learned a big lesson that night, kind regards, Luke Mc Ternan.
Christy's reply
Dear Luke,
Good to hear from you..hope you’re having a good day in Victoria..
please let go of that memory, you have nothing to regret..let me explain.. as I recall the night, I was under severe pressure..I was finding it very difficult to find the venue, plus there had been long traffic delays, my wife and I were both a bit frayed as we sought the venue…under the circumstances I was not in “showbiz” mode…from what you have shared I did not deal with our chance meeting very well, for that ,I apologise…..I dont recall our meeting , nor being angry…I may have been preoccupied, it being an event to honour the memory of Anne Lovett…..
Thanks for sharing Luke… I hope your work is going well in Melboune…I recall it as being a beautiful City..have some good memories from earlier visits but your work will taking you to the darker corners…I wish you well
Hello Christy,
I read about how The Two Conneeleys came to be written, the tragedy, the moment. Catching the feeling of the moment. I tried to do the same thing writing a poem when those two aeroplanes crashed into the two towers. The collective feeling, I had to express it.
I don’t know the story of the source of Lingo Politico. Would you mind telling it, please.
I’m loving Rory’s post. The joy of singing is practically running down the screen.
Musing on a few this morning. Just thinking hoe easy it is to let fear stifle things. I need a gig. Hope yours is a joy.
Dear Christy, kipping at my eldest’s with the grandweans after an evening with some Celtic fitba greats in a fab big event/conversation in Glasgow …great stuff almost topped off by 10,000 voices singing Grace. We did a few impromptu Celtic songs but The Fields of Athenry ( Ireland’s greatest folk song as we agree) did not get a rendition…. bit of a shame.
Rory
Good find by Rebecca… an online search re the author, Deirdre Ni Chonghaile leads to a fascinating range of research and music making. A great pastime on a freezing day…
Thanks for the info on ‘ Ride On’ – your mention of ‘The two Conneeleys’ is a reminder of yet another of your most evocative songs.
Following up recent mentions of ‘The snow it melts the soonest’ led me to my rarely played CD by Sting. It features ‘folkies’, Kathryn Tickell and Mary MacMaster. KT introduced Sting to ‘Snows…’ as a trad song often found in the North of East of England, from where they both originate. The song that follows it on the album is also a gem…’ Christmas at Sea’ – a poem by Robert Louis Stevenson – to a tune from the repertoire of Mary MacMaster. Fascinating stuff… ‘Fields of Gold’ (also featuring KT) was the first clue that Sting could be a bit of a folkie…but, Northumbrian roots come through eventually!
My God, Christy Moore… Love your music so much. Listening to your songs and watching your videos have gotten me through many situations. Would love to see you in Newfoundland but I hear you do travel. Maybe I’ll get over across the pond some day✌🏻❤️🎶🍻
Christy's reply
“He sits by the window
of my room on the stairs
watchin the waves
gently wash o’er the pier”
…from Sonny’s Dream
the introduction is a book in itself…thanks for signposting this…it appears to be an intriguing tome…takes me back to the source of both “Lingo Politico” & “The Two Conneeleys”
Being unlikely to get to a gig anytime soon, I’m particularly enjoying ‘On The Road’.and its superb playing/ quality recording.
I’m fortunate to have seen quite a few of your gigs. Whenever ‘ Ride On’ comes up, it always feels special…(superb on OTR) it might be for nostalgic/ sentimental reasons as it was a particular favourite for my young kids in the 90s (eldest son is 40 next week!), then again, perhaps it has a magical quality. If you have time, I’d be interested in your take on it/ how you felt when it reached you…I’ll be back from Stuttgart (with or without Joxer)in awhile…
Keep warm
Dave
Christy's reply
I probably first heard “Ride On” when Jimmy’s Band “Southpaw” played in The Meeting Place in the 1970’s but I dont have a distinct recall of my first hearing … I clearly remember recording it in Killarney in 1984….we were ecsconced in Muckross recording the album of that same name….some of those sessions I remember vividly…I had a good bunch of songs many of which have survived the passage of time and still shine in the ongoing set list..it was a purple patch
ps ‘Rosanna’ of course…getting mixed up with ‘a banjo on my knee’! D
you had me puzzled !!
Brilliant, Christy – so good to have a rave review of last night’s gig. Always important for an audience to ‘read’ the mood that the artist is creating.’ December 1942′ must be spine tingling played ‘live’. Totally agreed about ‘Van Diemen’s land’ – Mike Waterson, the maestro. Susanna’s crime might not have been a major one, but she paid a high price…
Great that the bodhran is on the road again…I was just thinking of your playing (as well as Rebecca’s interest in rhythm and Rory’s horse racing ) as I listened to Ron Kavana giving it plenty on ‘The Kilshannig Wager’…
Enjoy the day
Dave
never heard of that Ron K song before..any idea where the lyrics can be found ?
Thanks Christy,
Yes it’s in one of the sound checks, recorded on Life on the road.
I had a listen to the rollicking rockstar version that goes at it hammer and tongs on Traveller. That’s some ride, the clearest words on a folk rock version I’ve ever heard I think you may have come up for breath twice. Wow!
No, it’s specifically the breathey, free, musiciany, musey version I’m asking about, the one from the documentary. It’s a real moment for me, all traditional and completely turning tradition on its head. That’s the one I’d really like. No worries if it’s never been captured like that on a recording. Damn shame though.
must give it a listen..its time to start planning an album
I’m just wondering if we’ll ever get a recording of rocky road to dublin, talking of fascinating rhythms allowed to live.
Right now it’s pretty awkward to get to.
Once you’ve tricked rte player into letting you play the thing in the UK, then downloaded it, and copied it onto a dvd.
Then it’s available as 15 seconds, unsignposted in the middle of an hour long documentary which no-one would ever record onto their mobile phone.
I’d love a recording that’s less sneaky.
I’m away from the workroom at the minute and cannot check..but I think “Rocky Road” is on the 1999 album “Traveller”….that version you mention (I think) is from a spund check that features on a DVD….it was a once off rendition that happened by chance…..ithat allowed the lyric to breathe …adhering to the 9/8 sometimes gets in the way of the flow of what is a unique lyric…Joycean long before Joyce
Hi Christy
I hope you had a great gig at Vicar Street.
Thanks for the leads about ‘Ride On’. Fascinating, filling in gaps about ‘Southpaw’ etc…loads of diversions and info at http://www.irishrock.org always fun to hit youtube as well.
As ever, all good wishes
Dave
the gigs are leppin,hoppin and buzzin….right from the kick-off last night the audience were superb…they rocked when I rollicked and listen silently when I whispered…the audience participation is truly uplifting..its as if Barrowland has been relocated to Thomas Street….slipping in the new songs, 4 last week, and 4 last night….the silence that descends for “December 1942” is remarkable, pure and emotional…..the Bodhrán has returned after a long hiatus due to an arm injury ( a long arm bicep rupture) ..great to be rhythming the old drum again
Hello Christy,
Its the rhythm for me.
Hearing ringing that bell and thinking, ooh 7
The way the rhythm of the words interact wi the rhythm of the melody
Scarborough Fair is, fab for this, all threes, twos and the odd 4.
Starnge, when we sang it at school I’m pretty sure it was ironed into 4s. That was sad.
Rhytms on the new album in my head this morning.
That lovely extra beat in the one about the poachers.
The rhythm of Myras Caboose is great, the way it works with the words and repeated thoughts.
The harp is good for rhythm. It doesn’t hold you back.
Rebecca
Mike Waterson’s “Van Diemens Land” gets me every time….Rosanna from Wolverhampton “rattling of her chains”
Dear Christy,
Last night was another foray into the magical land of David Keenan this time in St Luke’s former church in Glasgow.
This is a lovely, small venue where his talents shone and the 100 or so disciples listened to his word, determined to spread it to the masses by word of mouth…just like word of your ability must have slread 50 years ago before twatter, faceless and twit tok.
My next gig is that of a much older man, who has had more performances than David will have had hot dinners, last suppers and cooked breakfasts.
Word of mouth says he is good, that the auld chap has collected many hundreds of hymns and that he too hails from the hinterland of Ireland.
David’s latest LP is on yellow vinyl, i wonder if i might hear Yellow Triangle in early January, well i shall send up a prayer to the vicar.
Stay safe
Rory
Happy to read of David Keenan’s progress…such a fine troubadour from the Wee County….may the road rise up before him…and thank you Rory for the updates
Hey Christy, hope you doing great. I was just listening to some old Dublin City Ramblers and heard Patsy’s unique voice singing two of your songs (not that a song can belong to anyone but you know what I mean I’m sure).. John O Dreams and Seth Davy, wonderful stuff. Seth Davy is a very old song I’m sure I remember my mother singing it when we were small kids, brought back lovely memories. Anyway I’m planning to be in Vicar Street for one of your gigs next week if things don’t get too ropey over there. Kind regards and looking forward to seeing you.
Brian.
be careful in your consideration Brian….its topsy turvy at the moment…
I first heard ~Seth Davy way back in 1966 sung by the Manchester singer Tony Downes ( he also sang Los Gatos) …when I played Jackie & Bridie’s club in Liverpool they wrote it out for me…I played it back here in Dublin..subsequently the late Danny Doyle had great success with it…..John O Dreams was written by Bill Caddick..I learned it from him when I played his Folk Club in (I think) Wolverhampton… ( corrections welcomed !)
I’ve always liked Patsy Watchorn’s singing…..first heard him way back in the 70s at The Embankment, Tallaght …that was a wild venue run by Mick McCarthy, a renegade publicsn like no other …….the Dublin City Ramblers had a great following
Hi Christy
I had a great night at the Folk awards, the only downside was we couldn’t really mingle with everyone.
My new album is ready now and although it’s not released until January I have copies in me hand now.
I’d like to get one to you.
How could I do that?
Let me know
Thanks
Billy
I’ll be in touch
Hi Christy, short trip for me from the middle of the island to HQ tonight……. Its just such special place with an atmosphere all of its own. Hope YOU have a wonderful Gig, and as they say “break a Leg”.
Best Regards,
Ride On
Patsy
thats a soft evening we have Patsy..I hope you brought the raincoat
Hi C.I Just read the post from Luke in Melbourne. I remember hearing about that Seminar and wondering would I make it to Maynooth from An Riocht that evening and decided against it, which I regret. It must have been such an emotional event. The 1980s were a very repressive time in Ireland, even worse than usual, especially for women. Not only with the loss of Ann Lovett and her baby, but we had the awful witch hunt of my own contemporary Joanne Hayes here san Riocht. You have captured these times so well in your ballads. It must have been a very emotional gig for all concerned and especially for you performing to open the event. Thankfully the full seminar is available online via this link https://youtu.be/zsDkgA-FMcE Your emotional engagement and investment in the tragic story is clear to be seen in your singing and also in the response from the audience. In terms of Luke and his approach to you, I think we may all have been guilty of approaching you at the wrong moment before or after a gig at some stage in your long career or of making too many demands on your time and energy, simply because your are so generous and responsive. Beir bua agus beannacht. H
Thanks for the Link to the Anne Lovett event..that was so special….one man spoke about being in School with Anne….how she was a beautiful lively person..
I always regret when chance meetings go awry
We have just arrived this morning from Oxford in England to see you in Vicar Street tonight Christy
I first saw you on a summers day in a tent in Cambridge Folk Festival where the beer was flowing and you came in to substitute Lonnie Donagan who had a sore throat. Amazing evening with spontaneous singing and a heartfelt audience and singer. I think that may have been 1978 or 1979. A magic evening and a special moment in my life
See you tonight
Russ and Karen
Welcome to Dublin…..I have many Cambridge memories…I met Bert Jansch that year…
Hi Christy, my name is Luke and I have been meaning to apologise to you for years. I was a young Youth & Community Work student back in NUI Maynooth back in 2012/13. At the time I was asked to attend a talk and musical night which you we’re attending for the anniversary of Ann Lovett, who I did not now much at the time, as I was asked to attend by my lecturer last minute. Before the event I spotted you on campus walking towards the John Hume building and got extremely excited to see my musical hero (you) and asked you for a photo stupidity. To say you were not best pleased would be a massive understatement. I did not understand the full context of the event you were attending at the time, and am deeply sorry and have been guilty/ashamed about asking you for a picture for years after. I went up to speak to you after the event too, to say well done, however I think I made the situation worse and could feel the anger. I sincerely you can forgive me, as I have been carrying a deep sense of regret and shame ever since the incident.
I have been to see you many times since, last being in Sligo in 2019 before leaving for Melbourne. I now work in the field of Homeless/Mental Health and I learned a big lesson that night, kind regards, Luke Mc Ternan.
Dear Luke,
Good to hear from you..hope you’re having a good day in Victoria..
please let go of that memory, you have nothing to regret..let me explain.. as I recall the night, I was under severe pressure..I was finding it very difficult to find the venue, plus there had been long traffic delays, my wife and I were both a bit frayed as we sought the venue…under the circumstances I was not in “showbiz” mode…from what you have shared I did not deal with our chance meeting very well, for that ,I apologise…..I dont recall our meeting , nor being angry…I may have been preoccupied, it being an event to honour the memory of Anne Lovett…..
Thanks for sharing Luke… I hope your work is going well in Melboune…I recall it as being a beautiful City..have some good memories from earlier visits but your work will taking you to the darker corners…I wish you well
Hello Christy,
I read about how The Two Conneeleys came to be written, the tragedy, the moment. Catching the feeling of the moment. I tried to do the same thing writing a poem when those two aeroplanes crashed into the two towers. The collective feeling, I had to express it.
I don’t know the story of the source of Lingo Politico. Would you mind telling it, please.
I’m loving Rory’s post. The joy of singing is practically running down the screen.
Musing on a few this morning. Just thinking hoe easy it is to let fear stifle things. I need a gig. Hope yours is a joy.
Rebecca
Dear Christy, kipping at my eldest’s with the grandweans after an evening with some Celtic fitba greats in a fab big event/conversation in Glasgow …great stuff almost topped off by 10,000 voices singing Grace. We did a few impromptu Celtic songs but The Fields of Athenry ( Ireland’s greatest folk song as we agree) did not get a rendition…. bit of a shame.
Rory
ps Sting’s LP is ‘If on a Winter’s Night’ from 2009 D
Hi Christy/ all
Good find by Rebecca… an online search re the author, Deirdre Ni Chonghaile leads to a fascinating range of research and music making. A great pastime on a freezing day…
Thanks for the info on ‘ Ride On’ – your mention of ‘The two Conneeleys’ is a reminder of yet another of your most evocative songs.
Following up recent mentions of ‘The snow it melts the soonest’ led me to my rarely played CD by Sting. It features ‘folkies’, Kathryn Tickell and Mary MacMaster. KT introduced Sting to ‘Snows…’ as a trad song often found in the North of East of England, from where they both originate. The song that follows it on the album is also a gem…’ Christmas at Sea’ – a poem by Robert Louis Stevenson – to a tune from the repertoire of Mary MacMaster. Fascinating stuff… ‘Fields of Gold’ (also featuring KT) was the first clue that Sting could be a bit of a folkie…but, Northumbrian roots come through eventually!
Hope you’re keeping warm ahead of Vicar Street.
Dave
My God, Christy Moore… Love your music so much. Listening to your songs and watching your videos have gotten me through many situations. Would love to see you in Newfoundland but I hear you do travel. Maybe I’ll get over across the pond some day✌🏻❤️🎶🍻
“He sits by the window
of my room on the stairs
watchin the waves
gently wash o’er the pier”
…from Sonny’s Dream
Hello Christy and All,
This looks like a good book. Here is a preview
https://books.google.co.uk/books/about/Collecting_Music_in_the_Aran_Islands.html?id=Cj8yEAAAQBAJ&printsec=frontcover&source=kp_read_button&hl=en&newbks=1&newbks_redir=1&redir_esc=y
the introduction is a book in itself…thanks for signposting this…it appears to be an intriguing tome…takes me back to the source of both “Lingo Politico” & “The Two Conneeleys”
Hi Christy
Being unlikely to get to a gig anytime soon, I’m particularly enjoying ‘On The Road’.and its superb playing/ quality recording.
I’m fortunate to have seen quite a few of your gigs. Whenever ‘ Ride On’ comes up, it always feels special…(superb on OTR) it might be for nostalgic/ sentimental reasons as it was a particular favourite for my young kids in the 90s (eldest son is 40 next week!), then again, perhaps it has a magical quality. If you have time, I’d be interested in your take on it/ how you felt when it reached you…I’ll be back from Stuttgart (with or without Joxer)in awhile…
Keep warm
Dave
I probably first heard “Ride On” when Jimmy’s Band “Southpaw” played in The Meeting Place in the 1970’s but I dont have a distinct recall of my first hearing … I clearly remember recording it in Killarney in 1984….we were ecsconced in Muckross recording the album of that same name….some of those sessions I remember vividly…I had a good bunch of songs many of which have survived the passage of time and still shine in the ongoing set list..it was a purple patch