Celtic Fiddle from Boston via Cape Breton, Nova Scotia

Doug Lamey is a Boston area fiddler with deep ties to Cape Breton's fiddle tradition. His grandfather Bill Lamey was one of the most important fiddlers during the golden age of Cape Breton fiddling.

Cliff McGann is a Boston area musician and storyteller. Both are members of The Boston Kiltics www.bostonkiltics.com

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Celtic
• Irish
• Cape
• Breton
• Violin
• Fiddle
• Music

[shawnyboie]

but the fiddle nad guitar in the vid don't really mactch something wrong like someones outa tune i duno maybe it's just me no offence guys u know what ur doing ne way

[ceolach]

I should have been using an A chord instead of a G in one of the tunes but since we basically went in cold to the studio with no real game plan about what we were going to play I think we did good......

[thierrymasure]

I am playing irish music for nearly 25 years now, and I can only say: these guys do a fantastic job. I can only dream that I could have played like that when I had their age!

[ceolach]

Thanks......we love playing and we hope it shows.

[nakaale]

How wonderful to see & hear Bill Lamey's grandson playing these beautiful tunes! Maith thu fein! This fellow doesn't need classical training - the music is supposed to sound this way. The recordings of Bill Lamey on vinyl we used to listen to in the early '80's were so driving. Some of these have been picked up by Altan - anyone remember the name of that one distinctive tune at the end? Check them out if you have the chance.

[TheFidhleir]

Awsome Job Guys I listen to this song atleast 2 or 3 times a day.

[KonleeKon]

Gosh, it sounds good, but playing such a jolly song you'd think a bit of a smile would rub off on that violinist!

[WhistlerfromOz]

@ceolach I agree!

[fsolaruslux]

to tell the truth only when the fiddle player got that foot stamping did it set the fire in my belly as this music should, after that amazing performance that would anyones ancestors proud.

[pittoBG]

Amazing piece!!!! Is there a way for me to see the tabs??cause that would be great

[dania73]

Bill Lamey's grandson is great...also related to them...play a little faster and he'd be up to par with Ashley...Go CB and BOS! My G-father was a Bag pipes player and my aunt the fiddler...It's not easy to play for those who are saying he sucks...whatever..i'd like to see you play it! ;)

[Bulgroz99]

Ahh I still love this piece, quite repetative yet so many nuances, new patterns, rhythms and tempi

[TheFidhleir]

Hi Doug, I know I shouldn't be leaving a message here for you, but I'm a youtube idiot. I went to your site and cannot leave my email for your updates. Also cannot email you back for some reason. youtube won't let me. Can you plz email me again? Again.. sry for leaving this in the comments section :(

[dougyfresh04]

Tune list:

Kennedy Street March

Devil in the Kitchen

Wedding Reel #1

Brenda Stubbert's Reel

Dinky Dorian's

[TheFidhleir]

ACK!!!! I went and just bought the first book you mentioned just for this compilation... lol, uhmm....Hey Doug or Cliff, can you plz send me an email and let me know exactly which songs you put in this song. Thnx..