Joannie Madden on Whistle

One of the queens of the tin whistle, Joannie Madden plays a selection of reels commencing with "The High Reel" and concluding with a recent composition by Joannie called "Shoot When the Ducks are Flying". Guitar accompaniment is by Daithí Sproule. We made this recording at the 2007 Comhaltas American Convention held in Atlanta, Georgia. Incidentally, the next Convention will be held in Parsippany in March of 2008.  More videos at comhaltas.ie.

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Music

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• Ireland
• irish
• Comhaltas
• whistle
• reel
• traditional

[Lochbesda16]

@NinjaBob23 excuse me sir. Joanie Madden is probably the nicest lady ever. Beyond that, she is one of the best whistle players to ever live. Beyond that, she could kick your ass.

[maurasine]

The greatest entertainer in trad. The music, the stories, the love that comes from Joanie Madden. Every audience is hers.

[soobajeaba]

She's great! ;)

One question: is she actually playing the "The High Reel" or " The Whistling Postman"?

Much obliged!

[MissChisana]

super!!

[LittleGingerFox]

Good lord above....that was fab! Shooting stars style 'I really wanna see those fingers'

[MexicanPiper]

Who makes this whistle?

[Daghain66]

Joannie Madden rulz!

[sandstoney]

You cannot play a whistle better than Joannie

[MCDONDX]

Fantastic Artiste, Bravo and a joyful lady

JD Houston

[MCDONDX]

Fantastic Artiste, Bravo and a joyful lady

JD houston

[forthedependable]

I heard carmel gunning playing that second tune at the feakle festival in co clare! Its a great tune and well played!

[mkirwan57]

Excellent playing