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 20 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 first in a series of three. Liner notes include information on Irish dance tunes, artist biographies, and commentary for each track.

Tracklist:

Medley: Donegal/The Silver Spear
Jackie Coleman's - Lucy Campbell
The Frost Is All Over
The Galway Rambler
Riley The Moonshiner
Medley: New Rigged Ship/Off She Goes
A Fig For A Kiss
Swallow's Tail
Haste To The Wedding
My Father Told Me
The Foxhunter
Rags And Tatters
Medley: Boys Of Bluehill/The Plains Of Boyle
The Farewell
Leg Of A Duck
Medley: Phil The Fluter's Ball/Chicken Reel
Bird In A Tree/Cooley's

UPC: 093070351721
Label: Folkways Records
Release Date: 5.30.12
Format: CD

Byrne/Mccaffrey - Irish Music from Cleveland (CD)