ComhaltasLive #284-5: Joe and Joannie Madden
Sadly, the end of 2008 saw the passing of one of the most popular of Irish traditional musicians in the USA, accordionist Joe Madden. Joe emigrated from his native Co. Galway in 1956. This set of reels, featuring Joe, his daughter Joannie (one of the great exponents of the concert flute and leader of “Cherish the Ladies”) and Felix Dolan on piano was recorded in April 2004 at the Comhaltas North American Convention in Parsippany, New Jersey. Joe introduces the reels, including “The Caucus” and two which he learned from the playing of Mike Rafferty and Johnny Doherty. The wonderful rapport between himself and Joannie is evident in the music.
- Date
- 12 Jan, 2009
- Tune
- The Caucus
- Created By
- Willie Fogarty
- Source
- ComhaltasLive
| Performers/Subjects | Instruments |
|---|---|
| Joe Madden | Button Accordion |
| Joannie Madden | Flute |
| Felix Dolan | Piano |
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Programme: ComhaltasLive Programme #284
- ComhaltasLive #284 (Full Programme)
- ComhaltasLive #284-6: Mulcahy Family in Concert
- ComhaltasLive #284-4: Innisfree Céilí Band Barn Dance
- ComhaltasLive #284-3: Ernestine Healy on Concertina
- ComhaltasLive #284-2: Cruinniú at Nyah
- ComhaltasLive #284-1: Banjo Great Gerry O'Connor
I had the pleasure of seeing Joannie Madden with Cherish Ladies for their Christmas concert in Nyack, NY; what a true legacy Joe has handed down by teaching his daughter the ways of traditional Irish music, the way it should be played!