The Wavy Bow Collection, by John & James Carty

The Wavy Bow Collection

by John & James Carty

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niallf7 Lovely playing from all involved. Really enjoyed listening to this album.

Frank Dalton Wonderful. Of course! What else would you expect from the Cartys??? I love The Sligo Goose! Favorite track: The Sligo Goose.

Joe Kennedy Great CD from great fiddliers I love listening to these guys well done to all involved.

keenaghan Love the mazurkas sheila keenaghan Favorite track: Mazurkas.

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Design and Artwork by Louise Gaffney

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1.	Toss the Feathers Set 03:14	info	buy track
2.	The Sligo Goose 02:48	info	buy track
3.	Flatbush 04:17	info	buy track
4.	Lord Galway meets Jenny 04:38	info	buy track
5.	Juggerpunch 03:24		buy track
6.	Corkscrew Hill 04:12	info	buy track
7.	O'Carolan's Dream 03:27	info	buy track
8.	Jointure 04:17	info	buy track
9.	The Drummer Boy 02:41	info	buy track
10.	Ode to Lad 03:11	info	buy track
11.	Mazurkas 03:41	info	buy track
12.	Polcai 02:59	info	buy track
13.	The Hearty Boys Set 02:33	info	buy track
14.	March of the Crows 03:38	info	buy track
15.	Streams of Poulaphouca 03:14	info	buy track

about

On seeing gentle waves lap and shape the sand shorelines of New York, Michael Coleman reportedly said "that's how I like my bow hand to be." He was referring to his bow effortlessly crisscrossing the strings. This extraordinary technique is known as The Wavy Bow.

Musicians
John Carty – Fiddle, Banjo, Tenor Guitar, Mandolin
James Carty – Fiddle

Guests
Shane McGowan – Guitars, Bass Guitar
Michael McCague - Bouzouki
Brian McGrath – Piano, Hammond Organ
Jonas Fromseier – Selmer Guitar, Greek Bouzouki
James Carty Snr – Flute
Matt Griffin - Guitars
Michael McGoldrick – Snare Drum
James Blennerhasset – Double Bass

Recorded in Sligo, London and Roscommon by Conor Gaffney and Shane McGowan
Produced by John, James and Conor Gaffney
Mixed by Matt Griffin at Eask Media
Mastering by James Blennerhasset
Photography and Artwork Design by Louise Gaffney

"From the opening notes of the first tune to the closing notes of the last, the inventive playing of the Cartys (father, son, uncle/ brother) reveals the joy and freshness that traditional music can offer, whether it comes from the pen of a friend or is mined from deep within the archives. Both energetic and tender, it is heartening and uplifting to hear such spirited music. Congratulations to all involved." - Kevin Burke

"The notion that music can influence your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours probably doesn’t come as much of a surprise. But it’s a rare and quite magical thing when certain music has the capacity to speak to us on both a physical and emotional level. It relaxes the mind, energizes the body and has the power to transport us to an otherworldly place. This recording epitomises all that I’ve referenced above along with a healthy dollop of other stuff that I can’t quite put into words.

On ‘The Wavy Bow’ there’s an extra special dimension added when listening to a father and son interact musically. For John and James, having a tune is like having a chat. It’s completely natural, unhurried and navigated with a healthy mix of respect and humour. Over the past week it’s been my constant companion whilst out biking or running around the streets of New York and I think it’s gonna be with me for a while yet." - Kevin Crawford

Supported by The Arts Council of Ireland
and Roscommon County Council

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released September 4, 2020

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Racket Records is an independent family run record label based in the north west of Ireland established in 1997 specialising in Irish traditional music.

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