They have been around for a long time but they're not on the same par as fiddles, flutes and concertinas yet. Neither are banjos and they go back to at least the Flanagan Brothers of the 1920s. I like the piano accordion as much as any other instrument and have no prejudice against them so don't think I'm looking for an argument :)
Colin McGill is surely one of today's finest piano box exponents. With more players like him, the instrument would fit into the tradition more easily. Well done Colin!
'Fit in more easily' - that old CCE elitist chestnut?! Piano accordions have always been a welcome part of traditional music - included in ceili bands from early in the last century.
what's the name of that tune he plays from the start?
PatrickM1996 2 months ago
Colin thats great we loved it.
canntwin 2 years ago
great man that took portarlington places
goin colin
alim010 2 years ago
lookin for the guitarist james hogan but this kinda owns too....
jacksonrox 2 years ago
Up Ya Boya!!!!
macca1dec 3 years ago
swaction my names Colin McGill too!
you guys are really good
imabigkidnow3124 3 years ago
2 Ledgends James nd Colin
xxfiddlexxchickxx 3 years ago
Love this tune :)...
manchesterdancers 3 years ago
They have been around for a long time but they're not on the same par as fiddles, flutes and concertinas yet. Neither are banjos and they go back to at least the Flanagan Brothers of the 1920s. I like the piano accordion as much as any other instrument and have no prejudice against them so don't think I'm looking for an argument :)
Rickupinoft 4 years ago
Wow!~ so exciting!~ so passionate!~ Excellent!~ It's great for dancing!~
seastears 4 years ago
Colin McGill is surely one of today's finest piano box exponents. With more players like him, the instrument would fit into the tradition more easily. Well done Colin!
Rickupinoft 4 years ago
'Fit in more easily' - that old CCE elitist chestnut?! Piano accordions have always been a welcome part of traditional music - included in ceili bands from early in the last century.
RinceBox 4 years ago
Brilliant video.Thanks Gerard for posting this.You have a lovely teaching style and a great memory for the sets.Excellent.
comhaltasmad 4 years ago
great music for dancing,
setdancing 4 years ago