MP3 Ronan Martin - Ronan Martin

Traditional fiddle from the Isle of Skye - Ronan Martin's debut album is a fresh and dynamic recording which captures the spirit of West Highland fiddle. Featuring Jonny Hardie of Old Blind Dogs on guitar.

12 MP3 Songs in this album (55:28) !
Related styles: Folk: Scottish Traditional, World: World Traditions, Mood: Patriotic

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"one of Scotland's finest fiddlers."
"toe-tapping energy and considerable finesse."
"brimful of character."
Scotland on Sunday - Norman Chalmers

Traditional fiddle from the Isle of Skye - Ronan Martin's debut album is a fresh and dynamic recording which captures the spirit of West Highland fiddle. Featuring Jonny Hardie of Old Blind Dogs on guitar. The album was recorded live at Jonny's family home in Strathdon, with the aim of capturing the energy of the Highland fiddle and the atmosphere of the historic surroundings. It includes many bagpipe tunes and Gaelic songs from the tradition, and there are extensive sleeve notes containing stories and background information.

(November 2008) 12 tracks: The Henâs March, The Model T Jig, Isabelle Blackley * Jessie Smith, Bogan Lochan, Miss Brady, Sandy Cameron * The New House in St Peterâs * Jeanie Mauchline, Bonawe Highlanders * The Taking of Beaumont Hamel, The Sprig of Ivy * Cha tòir Iain Mòr an nighean dhomh, The Nine Pint Coggie, The Gesto Reel, The Lasses of Stewarton * Amadan gòrach saighdear, Kenny MacDonaldâs, The Braes of Mellinish * Nuair a chì thu caileag bhòidheach * Put Me in the Big Chest, McKennaâs, Oâer Bogie, Iggie and Squiggie * Old Faithful, The Laddie with the Pladdie, Aâ mhisg a chuir an Nollaig oirnn, Munlochy Bridge, Lucy Campbell, Sandy McIntyreâs Trip to Boston, Charlie Hardie * The Humours of Cork * CBCâs Glenn and Karl, Keep it up!, Cockerel in the Creel, Mrs MacPherson of Inveran.