Barney on Stage, Longford Banjo Festival 2008

[babyzenon]

Fast thinking there Barney !! For a man of his age he could see the lads didnt back trad music very well so he switches to Turkey in the Straw !! Class

[joebulls1994]

the man is a legend

[HARLEYBOY33]

Well done Barney, look at the faces of the other musicians - they are in complete awe and fascinated with Barneys performance which I have seen live and enjoyed for 40 + years....

[fergwaggle]

A pure master a joy to watch

[Mulrankin]

Yes ,and i think Barney was thrown into the deep end in this session,the musicians here with barney, in this session not fit to play with such an outstanding musician but im sure Barney dont mind like all good musicians,thats why his not playing Trad on this stage, he is only messing he knows they would not be able to back him thanks for comment.

[Crombienation17]

every1 is amazed ha

[Crombienation17]

nobody would be able to keep up with barneys banjo skill

[Mulrankin]

thats true ,barney is D man

thanks for comment

[dublinrareoldtimes]

awesome!

[xgi36]

Barney is the master ! Great , Thanks

[benny266698]

wow wot a man

[Mulrankin]

He sure is, and thanks for comment.

[glengarslasher]

Barney is Definitely playing a Dave Boyle Short Scale in this clip great Banjos made by a gentleman from Leixlip Co Kildare Ireland

Barney is a top Player

[jeroendevries]

He's not a top player, but the best. Off the world.

[Porterchrille]

I'm not sure but, I think Barney is playing a Vega White Lady tenor banjo.

Oftenly I have seen videos in which he is playing a Clifford & Essex Paragon tenor banjo.

Great banjoist!

[Mulrankin]

spot on ,the Vega is a great banjo,Barney loves the short scale

[gibsonpaddy]

@Mulrankin Its a Dave Boyle

[gibsonpaddy]

de reel is called de ivy leaf

[RIProrygallagher]

Deadly stuff.. Barney McKenna in Longford.. :D Great stuff.. Hav a video uploaded of Barney blastin out the second tune back in the day with the Dubliners.. check the video response!

[Mulrankin]

thanks for the Response ,great stuff,its a great tune,and i think the ivy Leaf is is one of his favorite tunes

[fenian08]

dam now i want apache lol, go barney!!!!

[EUGENIOS87]

what's the name of the first tune that barney plays?

[Mulrankin]

The first tune is Called, John Browns Body,and i think the Second one is callet The new Policeman,thanks for Stars

[neilhosey]

its the tune to The Belfast Brigade but the tune itself is used for numerous ballads.

[speggy]

is that bela fleck on his right our left?

[Mulrankin]

The only Musician i know on that set is Barney,the one and only,but thanks for comment

[thedubliners1]

No, I think these are the carter brothers. ( Tim, and Danny I believe)

[neilhosey]

what a legend .. thanks for this!!

[jeroendevries]

What a genius on the banjo (Banjo Barney from Donneycarney) That's his nick name. The best of the world says John Sheahan

[Mulrankin]

He sure is ,and a great guy to have a chat with. Thanks for Comment and the Stars.

[killiekentman]

brilliant Barney. great post.

[Mulrankin]

Thanks for Comment.

[fireflyxl5]

Great stuff! :)

[Mulrankin]

Thank you.

[rigneyiq122]

The man The legend The beard The banjo!!!

[Mulrankin]

Very true words he is a good one!!

[thedubliners1]

Banjo Barney !

[Mulrankin]

Yea ,he sure is

[seating053]

Simply the best says the other bearded banjo player from wexford,another super video,long live MULRANKIN