Irish Music from Cleveland, Vol. 2

Fiddler Tom McCaffrey and flutist Tom Byrne, both Irish immigrants, met in Cleveland, Ohio in 1957. The pair developed a unique performance style based on their personal musical heritage and the folk music of the southern Appalachians. This album, recorded 22 years after their initial meeting, captures a glimpse of how this duo grew together as musicians, each coming to understand the nuances of the other’s style. Ultimately, Irish Music from Cleveland is a powerful testament to the enduring legacy of Irish music in America as McCaffrey and Byrne come together to share their love of dance tunes with the next generation. This album is second in a series of three. Liner notes include information on Irish dance tunes, artist biographies, and commentary for each track.

RELATED LESSON PLAN
"Irish Music: Experiences in Dance, Singing, and Instrument Playing"
"An Introduction to Irish Music"

Track Listing

101	Glen Allen / Music in the Glen Tom Byrne, Frank Barrett, Tom McCaffrey	02:35
102	Cronin's Reel Tom Byrne and Frank Barrett	01:54
103	Comb Your Hair and Curl It Tom Byrne, Frank Barrett, Tom McCaffrey	01:47
104	Whiskey Island Pat O'Malley and Frank Keating	01:37
105	The Mountain Road Frank Barrett, Tom McCaffrey, Tom Scott	01:22
106	Christmas Eve Tom Byrne and Tom McCaffrey	02:00
107	The White Cockade / The High Caul Cap Tom Byrne, Frank Barrett, Tom McCaffrey	02:30
108	The Flowers of Ballymote Tom Byrne	01:15
109	The Flowers of Edinburgh Tom Byrne, Frank Barrett, Tom McCaffrey	01:59
201	Father Kelly's Pat O'Malley and Frank Keating	01:52
202	George Wilson's Favorite Frank Barrett and Tom McCaffrey	01:52
203	The Wise Maid Tom Byrne and Frank Barrett	01:57
204	Barney Bralligan Tom Byrne, Frank Barrett, Tom McCaffrey	01:23
205	Paddy's Return / Murray's Jig Pat O'Malley, Johnny Coyne, Tom McCaffrey	02:05
206	Willie Coleman's Jig Tom Byrne	01:37
207	London Bridge / Mary Ellen's Fancy Pat O'Malley and Frank Keating	02:12
208	Tobin's Fancy (Tobin's Favorite) / The Irish Washerwoman Tom Byrne, Frank Barrett, Tom McCaffrey	02:16
209	The Shaskeen Tom Byrne, Frank Barrett, Tom McCaffrey	02:04