Barney MacKenna's Banjo Band Play the High Reel

[golfclub48]

barney fcuk them all lol



[carnwath]

is that eamon coyne and gerry o conner in the back row ?

[kitwalker2006]

Q.What's the difference between a banjo and a trampoline? A. You don't have to take off your shoes to jump on a banjo.

[alan05118]

Great stuff, I never seen that video before. Didn't think so many banjos would sound that well.

[banjaxedbuscrew]

barney mackenna and gerry o connor are the best banjo players alive

[shambles7ful]

@banjaxedbuscrew I would say it would be a toss up between Barney and Kieran Hanrahan !!!

[YBR35]

Barney MacKenner and his Banjo Band! What a morning I have had listening this amazing foot tapping brilliance! I would surely love to attend one of those Banjo concerts, but I don't live in Ireland. It's late morning; I have not had a cuppa yet; but I can't get away from these banjo plucking characters!! To repeat myself: what a morning!!

YBR35

[MegaBint]

Brilliant! Just LOVE it. x

[k0vert]

Barney = THE MAN

[johnnystulic42]

BANJO OVERLOAD

[BanjoMan1916]

if your a banjo lover like me, barney mckenna is who you aspire to be like

[irishfiddlerfull]

Sure you're right Bourz , thanks to the Dubliners but long life to NOIR HOUBLON

[bourz]

I think NOIR HOUBLON version is even better : must listen

[The4stringman]

is that david mcnevin in the back row on the left?

[Holm182]

For those of you who are interested in what tunes they're playing, have a look here:

1. The Glenbeigh Hornpipe

2. The Sligo Maid

3. Duffy the dancer (nicknamed The High Reel)

[spunnek75]

Ok lads I now gonna tell you what's the 2nd tune is: it is definitely ''Sligo Maid".

[Holm182]

@spunnek75 Yes i know! No idea about the first one? Anyone? :D

[Holm182]

What's the first tune called?

[spunnek75]

@Holm182 Do you like the first tune above the others?

Sorry man,I don't know the name,but some day I might let you know,ok?

[Holm182]

@spunnek75

No I don't! The Sligo Maid and The High Reel are actually two of my favorite reels, however I want to know the name of the first song, because I think this is a superb medley! And after all one of the most important thing while playing at a ITM session is to have a huge repertoire! Please inform me if you find the name! :) Sláinte!

[spunnek75]

Hey there! I think I know wat the first tune is.I think(but I'm not sure) it is the Shaskeen reel.

[Holm182]

@spunnek75

Sorry, but the first tune is not The Shaskeen reel. It's called The Glenbeigh Hornpipe!

[johnnyjackpot]

Thanks so much for posting this!

[Dunnooooo123]

Is that Gerry O'Connor in the beackground, if so, he looks so young there.

[799ph]

Wee Barney Boy, the banjo magician with the shiney shoes! He's the best. B.J-m. x x

[xgi36]

Wonderful !!! Thank you for posting this .

[gibsonpaddy]

John Carty is the best there..

[rojomelia]

Mickey Mc Kenna. A true gentleman!

[bebbo170993]

the 2nd from right looks like Gerry O'connor,is it possible?

[Ignod]

Wow----what a cool band. Marvelous.

[52Paddy1991]

Who's the player in the front row on the far right beside Mary Shannon?

[relimes]

how much does a banjo cost?

[fireflyxl5]

Hi there. You can get banjos on ebay at different prices. Have a look!

[oz1cys]

I love it.

But who is female banjo player?

Would like to know.

Vy 73 de oz1cys

[killiekentman]

Sharron Shannon

[cathalwhelehan]

Wow. That's pretty mind-blowing hearing all those banjos in one place at one time! Legends.

[gotsymustopha]

Great stuff altogether! Anyone know the second reel they play?

[KSZV]

Sligo maid

[gotsymustopha]

Thanks mate :)

[relimes]

Whos the guy who looks like Phil Collins?

[Mulrankin]

Barneys Army,Great Music

[relimes]

whos the guy who looks like paul mccartney?

[dougster84]

thats gerry oconner me thinks

[Tagert112]

Excellent! bravo!

[fireflyxl5]

I think the lady in the front row is Sharon Shannon.

[dbnavan]

@fireflyxl5 Its Mary her sister, Sharon plays Accordion

[jeroendevries]

@fireflyxl5 Hi Damian, That lady is the sister of Sharon Shannon it's Mary Shannon.

[shesjustnear]

@fireflyxl5 It's Sharon's younger sister Mary.

[MrTolerHimself]

@fireflyxl5 I think that is Sharon Shannon's sister, Mary. She also plays in The Bumblebees on Banjo and Mando.

Also, she's a babe.

[andelh]

I think the four banjo players in the back is Dave McNevin (?), John Carty, Eamonn Coyne (?) and Gerry O'Connor.

Is the lady in front Mary Shannon (Sharon Shannons sister?), don't know the the last one in front

The double bass player might be Trevor Hutchinson of the band lunasa, not sure about the guitarist

[thedubliners1]

The missing Banjo player in the front row is Mickey Mckenna. The cousin of Barney and Sean Og. He died a couple of years ago. I think in Trim, there is an annual festival celebrated to commemorate his contribution to irish music. As to Mary Shannon, yes she is the sister of Shannon. Don't know about the others not identified.

[RJB8457]

Mick died in the summer 2004

[howdofolks]

brilliant stuff , love it , 5 stars

[madfortrad5958]

me old pal barney

what a banjo player

[parakarter]

Blows you away! Brilliaht! There is only one Barney.

Does anybody know if any of Barney's daughters play?

[TaraMong]

Anyone notice Gerry Oconner in the back row.

[BlackCrowMountain]

He couldn't afford a front row ticket.

[targetcxd]

@TaraMong The one in the vest right?!? I was watching this wondering if that was him and if anyone else thpught the same!

[thebullandrews]

the best thing since sliced bread lol barney is the best banjo player ever love his stile of playing

[morrishickey]

Ahh, pure class!

[jjtbfour]

This beats the living daylight out of any other banjo band in the world :)

[killiekentman]

thanks for posting this gem. brilliant stuff.

[fireflyxl5]

Hey you're welcome. Glad to meet another banjo lover! :) God Bless You!

[robalobsters]

@fireflyxl5 What's the second tune anyone?

[fireflyxl5]

@robalobsters Its called 'The Sligo Maid'! Good tune isn't it?

[robalobsters]

@fireflyxl5 Yeah, every bit as good as the High Reel, for me :-)

[spunnek75]

I want to know aswell!

[MickkyK]

How long ago was this?Is it the late late show?

[fireflyxl5]

Hi Mickky! Yes the late late show, about ten years ago.