Billy McComiskey plays Button Accordion

Now we present a solo by Billy McComiskey, the proud owner of the grey Paolo Soprani accordion formerly played by the late Séan McGlynn. Billy had it specially reconstructed with reeds fitted by Martin Connolly, manufacturer of the very popular "Kincora" accordion. Billy plays two reels: "The Man of the House" and "The Rainy Day."

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Category:

Music

Tags:

• Irish
• Accordion
• Celtic
• Reel
• Comhaltas

[blumenthol]

Gotta say, he doesn't just play the song well - he feels the song well - as well. I just bought my first Paolo Soprani button accordion. The makers of these seemed to take a special dedication and standard in these instruments.

[omackesy]

HELLO THERE TO YE ALL, AND GOOD LUCK FROM EIRE.......PJ

[GDAEDADGAD]

Loved it...thanks. Up the box.

[Midisqueeze]

Great job. I enjoyed it very much.

[mistermucky17]

I've just bought a red Paolo Soprani needing work, I want to replace the reeds with B/C tuning. Anyone know where you can get quality reeds in the UK?

[boxplayer2]

@mistermucky17 red all the way ;)

[mistermucky17]

Paolo Sopranis are classed as either red, or 'grey', even though there are many shades. It's like horses, a pure white horse is still classed as a 'grey'.

[fh041205]

eh its spelled Seán.........

[Legertymusic]

The celluloid on the accordion itself is grey, this particular instrument has just darkened with age (also the lighting makes it look darker).

[HectorAwol]

Brilliant! Thanks for sharing your talent!