ComhaltasLive #262-6: Shane Meehan on Fiddle with some Reels

With an unusual style of fiddle playing, Shane Meehan from Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim plays two reels: “Bonnie Kate” and “Jenny’s Chickens”. Shane learned his music from his grandfather, John Meehan.

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Date
5 July, 2008
Tune
Bonnie Kate/Jenny's Chickens
Created By
Willie Fogarty
Source
ComhaltasLive
Performers/Subjects Instruments
Shane Meehan Fiddle

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Programme: ComhaltasLive Programme #262

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5 July 2008
9:07 AM GMT

most original playing I’ve heard here keep it up laddie great

6 July 2008
9:07 PM GMT

Very nice to hear the old Sligo style alive in young musicians. I just hope this guy sticks to his roots and avoids the influences from more contemporary and technical styles. Fair dues to him! He’s got Coleman down to a tee!

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Fiddle, Reel, ComhaltasLive