The piano player is probably John Roe, although versatile Kevin Boyle also of Le Cheile (who often plays banjo and guitar) is also a keyboard player. Fiddle player is Donegal's irrepressable Danny Meehan, long time resident in London.
The worthy replacements at the recent London concert were Andy Martin (box) and Paul Gallagher (flute). The gang also performed at the Cavan Fleadh 2011.
A tribute to one of the greatest accordian players ever, Raymond Roland, is taking place on Friday 27th May (2011) at Camden Irish Centre, where Le Cheile will play.
The banjo player shown in the photo montage is Liam Farrell. To the right of Liam is the late Raymond Roland on accordion (and both are original Le Cheile members). Don't know the fiddle player, but I believe the piano player is the late Kevin Taylor...
This brings back memories of an uncle who motivated me to play music , he enjoyed his life through music and his family RIP PJ we all miss you your niece Deirdre x x
Thanks very much for the video eames59. I'm a big fan of the 'London Scene' of Irish Traditional music and also a fan of Liam Farrell's banjo playing. I have heard a Le Cheile LP and the music was superb but don't have a copy on me unfortunately. It is on my 'to get' list.
This track features the fiddle player. I remember seeing Danny Meehan a few years ago in The Irish Centre in Camden in a Donegal fiddle concert. Tommy Peoples was on the bill, as was James Byrne who was a revelation. I believe Le Cheile recently did a concert with replacements for the two deceased members, Raymond Roland and PJ Crotty. I also hear there is an album available, though I have yet to see it on sale. I am surprised this video has not been tipped in The Session website yet.
Yes, it's very hard to get hold of the CD, I got one from Alan O' Leary at his Copperplate website. I think it is a complilation of Lord Mayo and Aris. My copy had a few clicks at the start, but it's a great album. I'd love to have heard James Byrne.
@eames59 Thanks for the tip. Have been trying to get hold of Le cheile for ages and I am delighted that I have just ordered it from the copperplate website. Thanks again, cannot wait to hear more from such a talented, influential band.
Continuing....
The original LPs from the 70's were 'Le Cheile' and 'Le Cheile Aris' - recompiled recently onto one CD (not all tracks included).
The new line up are on more recent CD 'Out of the West'.
MrNickw999 3 months ago
The piano player is probably John Roe, although versatile Kevin Boyle also of Le Cheile (who often plays banjo and guitar) is also a keyboard player. Fiddle player is Donegal's irrepressable Danny Meehan, long time resident in London.
The worthy replacements at the recent London concert were Andy Martin (box) and Paul Gallagher (flute). The gang also performed at the Cavan Fleadh 2011.
MrNickw999 3 months ago
PRICELESS we so love Paddy Fahey the Galway fiddler
but Raymond Rolands and PJ are as priceless as the stars above
MORE
HEADSUPBERKELEY 5 months ago
Mighty one this Very Important video - Well Done !
jim,,,
fiddle4u 6 months ago
A tribute to one of the greatest accordian players ever, Raymond Roland, is taking place on Friday 27th May (2011) at Camden Irish Centre, where Le Cheile will play.
eames59 10 months ago
nice one,....wot a song ...genious
jimbob297 2 years ago
Absolutely Brillo - jim,,, 10X10.......
fiddle4u 3 years ago
Great video and lovely track!
MehefinHeulog 3 years ago
Wonderful video!! Thank you! 5*****!!!
isabellanakahara 3 years ago
tnx i loved it :)
johnfinbarburke 3 years ago
Liam Farrell is my grandad he is the best:D lol
bumfishrules2k8 3 years ago 2
Liam Farrells my great uncle. We're related. How weird. lol.
ToriMUGMallon 2 years ago
These are the musicians that made us what we are today! I grew up learning music from these lads! Raymond RIP. God bless them all! Never forgotten!
Andy
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AndyBhoyBCS 3 years ago
Wonderful music and wonderful pictures. Thanks a million for posting.
cocusflute 3 years ago
Fuck off all you negative commentors . Danny Mehan is magical on the fiddle here
robingillan 3 years ago
cool vid
alargedog 3 years ago
I know that it is not the same Paddy Fahey but he might recognize some of the people.
colld86 4 years ago
The best. I can't wait show this to my father. He has an old picture of Paddy Fahey and Paddy Carthy on his site check it out.
colld86 4 years ago
The banjo player shown in the photo montage is Liam Farrell. To the right of Liam is the late Raymond Roland on accordion (and both are original Le Cheile members). Don't know the fiddle player, but I believe the piano player is the late Kevin Taylor...
bohola 4 years ago
London man, i know so also, raymondo was class, love 2 know who u are, my mammy comes from bohola!!!
hoopsy1888 3 years ago
@bohola
I think the fiddle player is Vincent Griffin
jwheeler67 1 year ago
This brings back memories of an uncle who motivated me to play music , he enjoyed his life through music and his family RIP PJ we all miss you your niece Deirdre x x
crampsie11 4 years ago
It's a long long way from Clare to here...
RonanG 4 years ago
Le Cheile are in concert at the 'Return to Camden' festival on 26th October.
TisPete 4 years ago
Thanks very much for the video eames59. I'm a big fan of the 'London Scene' of Irish Traditional music and also a fan of Liam Farrell's banjo playing. I have heard a Le Cheile LP and the music was superb but don't have a copy on me unfortunately. It is on my 'to get' list.
Rickupinoft 4 years ago
This track features the fiddle player. I remember seeing Danny Meehan a few years ago in The Irish Centre in Camden in a Donegal fiddle concert. Tommy Peoples was on the bill, as was James Byrne who was a revelation. I believe Le Cheile recently did a concert with replacements for the two deceased members, Raymond Roland and PJ Crotty. I also hear there is an album available, though I have yet to see it on sale. I am surprised this video has not been tipped in The Session website yet.
TisPete 4 years ago
Yes, it's very hard to get hold of the CD, I got one from Alan O' Leary at his Copperplate website. I think it is a complilation of Lord Mayo and Aris. My copy had a few clicks at the start, but it's a great album. I'd love to have heard James Byrne.
eames59 4 years ago
@eames59 Thanks for the tip. Have been trying to get hold of Le cheile for ages and I am delighted that I have just ordered it from the copperplate website. Thanks again, cannot wait to hear more from such a talented, influential band.
celticgems 10 months ago
Great stuff! Fascinating photographs as well.
Liam Farrell is on the fantastic CD 'They sailed away from Dublin Bay' with Joe Whelan Reg Hall James Carty.
TisPete 4 years ago
Thanks, that's an album I must get. 'Happy to Meet' with Reg Hall and PJ Crotty is very good as well, and of course Paddy in the Smoke.
eames59 4 years ago