Kerry Slides & Polkas

[sdrtcacgnrjrc]

I wonder does he ever get splinters :-)

[lubiehotdogi]

why cooney's guitar has such a huge hole in body? I suppose it's related with hard strumming with pick, isn't it? I have heard that classic guitar body is not suitable for such game, or am I wrong?

[TheCARENTAN]

Super rhytme

TheCARENTAN

[LiveLoveLaughMusicAe]

thats really good:)

[curiouspeanut]

c!mon on the kindom

[lovepogues]

yes the pogues put it on the end of south austrlia these men are great too

[boxtubejohn]

Does anyone know the name of the first tune that they play here? Can't seem to find any Begley & Cooney CDs anywhere. Would anyone recommend Begley's other collaborations?

[ElRojoDiablo1]

I have their CD worn out. Cooney & Begley were brilliant when they were together.

[MrJackHealy]

clarebannerman you're the man, this was the most exciting trad band in the world ever (well in my world anyway) it's such a pity they're not gigging still... who knows there might be a reunion tour. Thanks a mil for posting this.

[deirjon]

Wow! I love the dramatic end. Thanks for posting.

[Thomas05091942]

I look at the guitars of Willie Nelson, and Tommy Emmanuals which show more than a little wear, and must say that the guitar of Steve Cooney is the winner! :)

[Stargreened]

Fantastic playing there that really uplifting polka that kicks in at 0:40 is called The Siege Of Ennis.

[eddybaby58]

@Stargreened Also known as "Salmon Tails Down the Water" and as "The Kerry Polka" as recorded by the Pogues(1st tune on the boxed set of cd's)!

[siobhanshamrock]

epic! just can't beat Irish traditional music lol nothing in this world like it

[deslm]

Sliabh Luachra music fucking kicks ass!!!!

[garyamartin]

True, but Begley is from West Kerry (Corca Dhuibhne), a 90 minute drive from Sliabh Luachra now, and a lot longer back when the regional styles were formed. Similar music, though I doubt Begley would say that he plays Sliabh Luachra music.

[deslm]

Hmmm...never thought of that.  Thanks.

[DearestBecky]

When I was a little girl I use to take accordion lessons. I don't know if I remember to much. He seems to know his way around the accordion though. My accordion had more bass keys.

[jimnoctor]

thats the way, music with life... im sure anybody within earshot would be moved by such energetic playing We need more..

[jayrbee60]

great tunes!!!!

[lilibet939]

this music puts a smile on my face- thanks!

[WhiteTiger333]

Excellent! :) Steve Cooney's Australian?

[beandolan]

Sure is! From Melbourne, about 30 years ago now since he left....

[madfortrad07]

Great music !!!! Thank you !! :-)

[celie72]

crackin stuff ... go on pa .....

[twinkletoesDINAxxx]

brilliant!! loving that slide! thanks :)

[femersund]

whoooaaa^^

Thx Mate nice Stuff, makes me smile

[hoagiesandi]

fantastic stuff an thas the truth----kilby----

[bflatflute]

savage set, classic stuff!

[irishmusicgirl]

Ah, Steve Cooney.

That's some savage guitar playing right there.

[jtls8]

Thank you!

[lauraneville]

Fabulous!!! Talk about an energy surge-this is it!

Thanks for posting this

Laura from kansas

[fiddle4u]

Mike

Another - '' GIVE HER STICK '' Tune !

Mighty Post --

jim,,

[boxmusic90]

Another  great one ,posted by who else the clare bannerman . thanks. Paddy.

[onkelbuke]

great . thanks for showing, i love this stuff.

[diesundas]

What on earth happened to your man´s guitar? I have never seen anyone perform live with an instrument in such a state. If he likes it so much, couldn´t he try and have it repaired? I feel sorry for it.

[irishghetto]

Wonderful lively tune !  thanks for post Mike.

[seamuslynn]

Great! Many thanks!!

[terrygrif]

Fantastic! 5*. Two great musicians and a great set. Most enjoyable Mike. Thanks.

Regards,

Terry.