The Sligo Indians

Tony DeMarco SFW40545

The Sligo Indians is a long-awaited solo debut for one of America's finest folk fiddlers. A Brooklyn native of mixed Irish and Italian descent, New Yorker Tony DeMarco is a master of the intricate ornamentation, swinging rhythm, and adventurous melodic improvisation that mark the famed County Sligo fiddle style. Mentored by the late Sligo master fiddler Paddy Reynolds, Tony has for decades been a pillar of the Irish session scene in New York City. 54 minutes, 36-page booklet with extensive notes. With special guests: Eddie Bobe, Kevin Burke, JR Davey, Tom English, Ivan Goff, Natalie Haas, Peter Horan, Charlie Lennon, Seamie O'Dowd, Fionn O'Lochainn, Jerry O'Sullivan, John Patitucci and Seamus Tansey. Instrument(s) Fiddle

Year of Recording 2008
Record Label Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
Source Archive Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
Credits Produced by Tony DeMarco ; Mixed by Tony DeMarco ; Mixed by Fionn Ó Lochlainn ; Mastered by Bob Katz ; Design by Marlow Palleja ; Photography by Doug Williams

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101	Reels: Paddy on the Turnpike / The Scholar	Tony DeMarco, Fionn Ó Lochlainn	4:32
102	Reels: The Mullingar Races / The Boys on the Hilltop	Tony DeMarco, Kevin Burke	3:22
103	Reels: The Wheels of the World / The Steampacket / The Moving Bogs	Tony DeMarco, Jerry O'Sullivan	3:43
104	Hornpipes: The Poppy Leaf / Alexander's	Tony DeMarco, Charlie Lennon	3:58
105	Slow Air: The Sally Gardens	Tony DeMarco, Natalie Haas	2:54
106	Jigs: The Sligo Indians / Paddy Clancy's / Larry Redican's / The Rambling Pitchfork	Tony DeMarco, Fionn Ó Lochlainn, Junior Davey	2:57
107	Song: The Best Years of My Life	Tony DeMarco, Seamie O'Dowd	4:16
108	Jigs: The Monaghan Jig / Richard Brennan's	Tony DeMarco, Séamus Tansey	4:17
109	Reels: The Reel of Mullinavat / Linda Ray's	Tony DeMarco, Charlie Lennon	3:36
110	Slow Air: The Blackbird	Tony DeMarco, Ivan Goff	3:46
111	Reels: Philip O'Beirne's Delight / The Old Dudeen	Tony DeMarco, Eddie Bobé, John Doyle	3:23
112	Polkas: Minnie Dempsey's / Galway Belle / Tripping to the Well	Tony DeMarco, Tom English	2:18
113	Reels: Lad O'Beirne's / The Rover	Tony DeMarco, Charlie Lennon	3:45
114	Reels: The Kerry Reel / Miss Monaghan	Tony DeMarco, Peter Horan	2:27
115	Slow Air: Rosemary	Tony DeMarco, John Patitucci, Natalie Haas	4:49

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