Fiddle Hangout Top 100 Celtic/Irish Songs

I got together with Pious McStomp and Ian Klanksdipper and others one night, and this is my favourite from that session.

A jig I've learned from Kevin Burke.

A jig I've learned from Kevin Burke.

Almost got this one. 737 courtesy of DSM International Airport. LOL. Not sure who to credit the odd beeps to.

Almost got this one. 737 courtesy of DSM International Airport. LOL. Not sure who to credit the odd beeps to.

I still struggle with notey tunes, but i'm slowly getting better. Recorded with Zoom H1

I still struggle with notey tunes, but i'm slowly getting better. Recorded with Zoom H1

The first tune I learned by ear from my fiddle teacher. Any constructive criticism would be greatly appreciated!

The first tune I learned by ear from my fiddle teacher. Any constructive criticism would be greatly appreciated!

Guitar with 2 fiddles doubled.

Guitar with 2 fiddles doubled.

Here is my take on this J. Scott Skinner Strathspey.

Here is my take on this J. Scott Skinner Strathspey.

This is a track from the new CD 'Band of Two' by Banna de dhá, the duo of fiddler Tom Morley and DADGAD guitarist Hazel Ketchum. The Irish phrase (pronounced 'bonna de gaw') makes reference to the 'banding together' of their two instruments, fiddle & guitar. This tune is usually played as a hornpipe but here the duo give it a moody interpretation.

This is a track from the new CD 'Band of Two' by Banna de dhá, the duo of fiddler Tom Morley and DADGAD guitarist Hazel Ketchum. The Irish phrase (pronounced 'bonna de gaw') makes reference to the 'banding together' of their two instruments, fiddle & guitar. This tune is usually played as a hornpipe but here the duo give it a moody interpretation.

Reference recording for the tab posted--view my tabs here.

Reference recording for the tab posted--view my tabs here.

This is a tune I wrote back in summer of 2012 and originally named it Albert's Slide because I could not think of a title at the time. I am now renaming it Rich Dissmoore in honour fo Rich's memory. I believe in my mind and heart this tune represents Rich's tenacity for life, friendship, and music. Never giving up and at times, I'm sure, trudging through his obstacles. Please download if you like. AJ

This is a tune I wrote back in summer of 2012 and originally named it Albert's Slide because I could not think of a title at the time. I am now renaming it Rich Dissmoore in honour fo Rich's memory. I believe in my mind and heart this tune represents Rich's tenacity for life, friendship, and music. Never giving up and at times, I'm sure, trudging through his obstacles. Please download if you like. AJ

Played on two tracks

Played on two tracks

Recorded 2 fiddles for this set

Recorded 2 fiddles for this set

from 19th century Scottish composer/ fiddler J. Scott Skinner.

from 19th century Scottish composer/ fiddler J. Scott Skinner.

A Scottish Aire/Ballad played in Waltz time.

A Scottish Aire/Ballad played in Waltz time.

Here is a mighty set of tunes from my Celtic /World music group Mithril, from our recently-released CD 'Along the Road'. It's one of my favorite sets, featuring a jig and two slipjigs, all classic Irish trad tunes.

Here is a mighty set of tunes from my Celtic /World music group Mithril, from our recently-released CD 'Along the Road'. It's one of my favorite sets, featuring a jig and two slipjigs, all classic Irish trad tunes.

I've updated this tune with the addition of guitar backing. A Scottish Strathspey.

I've updated this tune with the addition of guitar backing. A Scottish Strathspey.

Here's a bit of what I've been able to do so far.

Here's a bit of what I've been able to do so far.

Character Fleadh Playing a Set of Reels

Character Fleadh Playing a Set of Reels

we play it in 3 the lads over there play in 4 - why not both?

we play it in 3 the lads over there play in 4 - why not both?

August Irish Tune of the Month

August Irish Tune of the Month

I heard this jig on a 78 by the Balinakill Traditional Dance players. They did it with Carraroe Jig and called it Lambert's. I love their sound. You can hear it on an old Folkways LP called Irish Dance Music. It may be on the CD reissue as well.

I heard this jig on a 78 by the Balinakill Traditional Dance players. They did it with Carraroe Jig and called it Lambert's. I love their sound. You can hear it on an old Folkways LP called Irish Dance Music. It may be on the CD reissue as well.

Hot contra dance medley from The Gnutones, Live! CD

Hot contra dance medley from The Gnutones, Live! CD