Thursday, September 9, 2021

Labor Day 2021

 

Okay, so it wasn't the full-bore blast of the overflowing porch-full of players as was typical during the halcyon years of 2010-2019, but a lovely session nonetheless; a perfect combination of players and tunes as well as a full complement of mystery guests in off the street. We started off with a CD launch celebration/concert with Paudie Walsh - an honor to have him with us, truly, and such a fine melodeon player - and then gathered the rest of the clan for tunes that went well into the evening, stopping at around 9pm out of respect for the neighbors. It was a festive, high-energy weekend, a fitting tribute to Paudie and his music and to summer's end.
Irish traditional music, Paudie Walsh, porch session
Irish traditional music, Paudie Walsh, porch session
Warming up in the gallery

Irish traditional music, Paudie Walsh, porch session
We always manage to find our way back into the kitchen.

Irish traditional music, Paudie Walsh, porch session
Irish traditional music, Paudie Walsh, porch session
Irish traditional music, Paudie Walsh, porch session
Irish traditional music, Paudie Walsh, porch session
Irish traditional music, Paudie Walsh, porch session
Irish traditional music, Paudie Walsh, porch session
Irish traditional music, Paudie Walsh, porch session
Irish traditional music, Paudie Walsh, porch session
Irish traditional music, Paudie Walsh, porch session
Irish traditional music, Paudie Walsh, porch session
Irish traditional music, Paudie Walsh, porch session
Always fun to light up the little bottle lanterns I bought in Ennistymon and brought home in my suitcase, wrapped up in my socks. 

Irish traditional music, Paudie Walsh, porch session
Irish traditional music, Paudie Walsh, porch session
Irish traditional music, Paudie Walsh, porch session
Lovely Maggie

Irish traditional music, Paudie Walsh, porch session
Irish traditional music, Paudie Walsh, porch session
Lettermullen, a slow air, for Maggie.