Penny Trumpets - Garry Walsh - Flute & Whistles

Announcing the release of Penny Trumpet, Dec, 2007. The majority of this impressive collection of tunes has been in Garry’s family for generations, unrecorded until now.

Penny Trumpets CD

Though the album was recorded with deliberate underscoring accompaniments, they add an undeniably modern feel to these old tunes which conversely enables the true spirit of the music to be set free. Each tune has it own individuality and voice and quality. Free from technical wizardry, rather the wizardry comes from soulful playing which speaks for itself. The two songs mark out his singing debut and “Purple Lady” was written and composed by Garry.

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

"The album is pure musicianship and exudes it's own magic thanks to Garry's master playing of the flute and whistle"
Alex Gallacher, Folk Radio UK

“Penny Trumpets is simply a cracker!!”
Irish Music Magazine.

“I Love it.”
Mike Harding, BBC, Folk on Two

The slow air, Oileán na nAnam, is a standout, Walsh's woody tones countered by an unmistakeably Spanish undertow on guitar.
Irish Times

WHERE TO BUY Penny Trumpets

Available from all usual music outlets and online as follows

Ireland go to Claddagh Records
U.K. go to Proper Music Distribution
U.S.A. go to Ossian Records

Penny Trumpets - CD Playlist

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 1. Mrs Sampson's Delight
 2. Flanagan's Penny Trumpets Play Sample
 3. Dancing With Movita
 4. Purple Lady (song)
 5. Wet The Tea
 6. Stack The Good Leather Play Sample
 7. Oileán Na NAnam (Island Of The Souls)
 8. The Sail Maker's Wife Play Sample
 9. Willie O (song)
10. Gan Ainm The Rocky Road
11. The Meadow In Bloom

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Origins of CD contense

Announcing the release of Penny Trumpet, Dec, 2007. The majority of this impressive collection of tunes has been in Garry’s family for generations, unrecorded until now.

Though the album was recorded with deliberate underscoring accompaniments, they add an undeniably modern feel to these old tunes which conversely enables the true spirit of the music to be set free. Each tune has it own individuality and voice and quality. Free from technical wizardry, rather the wizardry comes from soulful playing which speaks for itself. The two songs mark out his singing debut and “Purple Lady” was written and composed by Garry.

Participating Musicians

Garry Walsh Flute and Whistles

Máire Breatnach Fiddle and Viola, Is from Dublin, and is widely regarded not only as a brilliant fiddle player but noted for her many beautiful compositions.

Jim Murray Guitars, from Macroom, Co Cork. Jim is one of the best guitarists around and has played with just about everybody and in a long standing duo with Seamus Begley.

Cyril O'Donoghue Bouzouki, is from Co. Limerick and has formed many musical associations with some of the best players. Currently plays with the band Providence.

Garvan Gallagher Double Bass, From Dublin, Garvan has played with just about everybody, including Mary Black and is highly sought after for his sensitive playing.

Colm Murphy from Cork, plays bodhrán with De Dannan and is acknowledged as one of the best bodhrán players on the traditional scene. His highly acclaimed CD An Bodhrán was a best seller.