P.J.& Marcus Hernon: Celebrating 50 years
Ag Ceiliúradh 50 bliain
with Breandán Hernon, John Carty, Carl Hession & Benny O’Connor
Celebrating fifty years of musical collaboration, the Hernon brothers—P.J. and Marcus—invite you on a journey through time with a brand-new album.
This release captures the essence of traditional Irish music, blending a rich heritage of tunes the brothers have played since childhood with fresh
interpretations and beloved compositions from friends and fellow musicians.
Their musical partnership began in the early 1970s when Marcus joined P.J. in studio sessions that soon became legendary. The brothers’ recording history includes their album Béal a’ Mhúrlaigh in 1989, along with later celebrated releases like An Chearc Fhraoigh and Rabharta.
Despite a long hiatus, the Hernons now return, joined by an ensemble of close collaborators, including John Carty, Carl Hession, Benny O'Connor, and Marcus's
son Breandán, bringing their shared passion for traditional music back into the studio
Audio
Track 1: The Hills of Coore
Track 2: An Buachaillin Bán
Track 3: Larry Redcan's Mother
Track 4: The Sandymount
Track Listing
- Reels: Caught in the Surf / Reel of Rio / Corner House 3.26
- Jigs: Gallagher's Frolics / Tae ar an bPortach / An Buachaillin Ban 3.07
- Hornpipes: The Brown Coffin / The Liverpool / The Good-Natured Man 4.14
- Reels: Speed the Plough / Traver's No. 1 / Traver's No. 2 3.35
- Slip Jigs: Redican's Mother / Taim in Arrears / Hardiman's 2.27
- Waltzes: The Auld Claddagh Ring / The Valley of Knockanure / Pull Down the Blinds 3.39
- Reels: Father Kelly's No. I / Mulhaire's No. 9 / Father Kelly's No. 2 3.25
- Marches: The Old Crossroads / The Centenary / Shane O'Neill's 3.20
- Reels: Mulvihill's / Stone of Destiny / McGovern's Favourite 3.23
- Jigs: The Hag's Purse of Money / The Coming of Spring / The Banks of Newfoundland / The Matchmaker 4.37
- Hornpipes: The Kildare Fancy / The Shaskeen / The Hills of Coors 4.14
- Reels: Reel of Bogie / Austin Tierney's / The Road to Ballymack / Saint Ruth's Bush 4.26
- Set Dances: A Súisím Bán / The Galtee Hunt 3.01
- Jigs: Dominick's Farewell to Cashel / When Sick it's Tae you Want / Contentment Is Wealth / Johnnie Watt Henry's 4.11
- Reels: Ballintra Lass / Colonel McBaine / Johnnie Watt Henry's / The Sandmount 3.25
- Waltzes: The Flower of Sweet Strabane / Tipperary so Far Away / Flat-Water Fran 4.36
- Reels: Within a Mile of Dublin / Ships are Sailing / Atlantic Wave / The Jolly Tinker / The Morning Star 5.20
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