Kevin Burke: Sweeney's Dream

Hailed as "virtuosic and powerful" by the New York Times, Kevin Burke is a master of the highly ornamented Sligo style of Irish fiddling. Born in London, England, his strong family ties to County Sligo on Ireland's west coast immersed him in one of the Celtic world's most revered musical legacies. Performing with such seminal groups as the Bothy Band, Open House, and Patrick Street and with artists such as Arlo Guthrie, Kate Bush, and Ry Cooder further honed his superb musicianship. Recorded in 1972, this album captures young Kevin Burke's stunning artistry during his earliest years in the United States. Instrumentation ranges from solo fiddle to group pieces that include guitar, mandolin, banjo, autoharp, and bodhrán. 46 minutes. 17 tracks. 28-page booklet with extensive notes. Reissue of Folkways 8876.

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Track Listing

101	Love at the Endings / John McGrath's Reel	Kevin Burke	02:23
102	The Humours of Lissadell / Sweeney's Dream	Kevin Burke	02:12
103	Murphy's Hornpipe	Kevin Burke	02:47
104	The Sligo Maid / The Woman of the House / The Sailor's Bonnet	Kevin Burke	03:30
105	The Strayaway Child	Kevin Burke	03:07
106	The College Groves	Kevin Burke	02:04
107	Toss the Feathers	Kevin Burke	02:55
108	The King of the Fairies	Kevin Burke	02:46
109	The Mason's Apron / Laington's Reel	Kevin Burke	02:36
110	The Bunch of Keys / The Girl That Broke My Heart	Kevin Burke	03:04
111	Bonnie Kate / Jennie's Chickens	Kevin Burke	03:06
112	Rise a Mile (Ride a Mile, Ride a Mule)	Kevin Burke	01:50
113	Brendan McGlinchey's Reel (Splendid Isolation) / Sweeney's Buttermilk	Kevin Burke	02:29
114	Tuttle's Reel / The Chicken in the Saucepan (The Maids of Mitchelstown)	Kevin Burke	02:30
115	The Kid on the Mountain	Kevin Burke	02:42
116	The Killarney Wonder Schottisches: Gurren Castle and The Finnea Lasses / The Long Note	Kevin Burke	03:17
117	George White's Favourite / The Happy Days of Youth / Coleman's Cross	Kevin Burke	03:14