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The following are CDs that the Button Box will no longer restock. The prices shown are at least 20% off our regular price.
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Beoga - How to Tune a Fish The unique sound of Beoga, the five-piece traditional band based in County Antrim, features the twin dueling accordions of Seán Óg Graham and Damian McKee, four-time All-Ireland bodhrán champion Eamon Murray and pianist Liam Bradley along with the vocals of one of Ireland’s premier young singers, Niamh Dunne. "It’s fair to say that nobody does this stuff better at the moment. Beoga deserve a place in my 2011 Top Ten with this release." Alex Monaghan Button Accordion |
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Beoga - Mischief The band's 2007 release, Mischief is mostly traditional Irish music, with the occasional dash of jazz and other genres. Button Accordion |
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Brock McGuire - Green Grass Blue Grass The extraordinary collaboration between Brock McGuire Band/Ricky Skaggs and American Guest Musicians. Released at a live performance on March 11th 2011 by Brock McGuire Band with Ricky Skaggs at the world-famous Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee, “Green Grass Blue Grass” is a cross- cultural CD which celebrates the music of the Irish and Appalachian traditions. “This is one of the most unique assemblies of talent that have appeared on an album in recent years. The most unique aspect of it is that the purity of the music is maintained, while at the same time displaying bravery to explore new territories." Bill Whelan (Composer – Riverdance) | |
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Cherish the Ladies - On Christmas Night Traditional Irish melodies and carols, including The Holly and the Berry, The Wexford Carol, What Child Is This?, We Three Kings, The First Noel, and more. | |
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Johnny Óg Connolly - Aisling Yoshua (Joshua's Dream) Johnny Óg Connolly's latest CD 'Aisling Yoshua' (Joshua's Dream) is a solo recording comprising twelve tracks. It offers a mixture of traditional tunes and some of his own compositions including two waltzes, a lament, a set of polkas and a lullaby in honor of his nephew Joshua who lends his name to the album title. Johnny Óg is joined by his father, the legendary melodeon player Johnny Connolly on two of the tracks and accompaniment is provided by some of Ireland's finest musicians. Among them, Brian McGrath on piano, Mick Coneely on bouzouki, Garry O Briain on mandocello and guitar, Frank Kilkelly on guitar, and James Blennerhasset on double bass. --Claddagh Records Button Accordion |
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Luke Daniels & Jonathan Preiss - Above the Bellow From 2002 to 2005 Luke Daniels sang and played regular concerts with Jonathan Preiss on 7 string guitar including The Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow at the Celtic Connections Festival and Appleton Village Hall in North Lincolnshire. On it’s release it received critical acclaim for Luke’s vocals and songwriting. Button Accordion |
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Luke Daniels - Art of Trio New arrangements of early recordings from the RTE and Traditional Irish Music Archives in Dublin. Three ballads sung by Luke and new tunes from Nova Scotia. Mike Galvin’s guitar lends a subtle and contemporary feel that departs from the rhythmically driven guitar style that has come to define Irish music in recent years. Button Accordion |
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Luke Daniels - The Mighty Box The stunning accordion player Luke Daniels has taken 71 tunes from archives, sessions and his own compositions and played around with the keys and fingering to create a whole new feel. With bodhran, guitars, harmonica, fiddle, bass, percussion & tuba! with Seamie O'Dowd. Dennis Cahill, Junior Davey. Button Accordion |
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Luke Daniels - Secret Sessions A compilation of music recorded by Luke between 2001 and 2004. With Cathal Hadyn and Arty McGlinn, Alec Dankworth and Clive Carroll, Ian Carr, and Dean Magraw. Button Accordion |
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The Fuchsia Band The Fuchsia Band have established themselves as one of the top Irish Traditional bands on the circuit, with their lively folk-trad spirit and charm never-failing. Melding powerful ballads and sprightly tunes into a delightful performance, The Fuchsia Band show will enliven the Irish zest within you instantaneously. The band has played far and near, from the American shores to the Finnish fjords, bringing the sold-out venues to a storming frenzy through music, songs, stories and dance. This is their first album... --Claddagh Records Button Accordion |
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Holly Geraghty & Jonathan Roche - Ceolmhar "2005 marked the inception of Ceolmhar, when Holly and Jonathan performed a collection of Holly’s newly composed Irish traditional dance tunes and airs as part of her major study option in composition and performance at UCC. Positive feedback infused with prompts to record eventually provoked Holly and Jonathan to begin recording this material in early 2007. Rich in reed sound, this recording presents to you a mixture of old and newly composed Irish traditional dance tunes and airs delicately woven together by intricate accompaniment provided by Matt Griffin (guitar) and Stephen Markham." --Claddagh Records Anglo Concertina, Button Accordion |
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The Green Fields of America Formed in 1978 by musician and musicologist Mick Moloney, The Green Fields of America was the first group on either side of the Atlantic to bring together Irish vocal, instrumental and dance traditions on the concert and festival stage. Sponsored by the National Endowment for the Arts a record five times, the group has performed in a variety of leading venues including Carnegie Hall, Wolf Trap, The Smithsonian Institution, The Festival of American Folklife, Milwaukee Irish Fest and The National Folk Festival, and was also featured on the soundtrack of PBS' Out of Ireland as well as on the American Public Television production Absolutely Irish. Features Billy McComiskey on button accordion. Button Accordion |
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Jig Away the Donkey - Music and Songs of South Ulster Musicians of the area in recent years have become more acutely appreciative of this song, music and dance body, as they develop their repertoires with melody and imagery which was once so familiar to their predecessors. In this album, Gerry, Martin and Gabriel present a celebration of carefully chosen elements of the South Ulster heritage. The recording invokes the charm and ease of past aesthetic geniuses whose sounds still today have challenge, meaning and artistic satisfaction for audiences in the 21st century. | |
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Jimmy Keane & Pat Broaders - Bohola Adaptations of traditional selections from Broaders on vocals and bouzar and Keane on piano accordion and backing vocals. With guests Larry Gray on upright bass, Sean Cleland on fiddle and viola, Kat Eggleston on backing vocals, and Mary Broaders on backing vocals. Nine cuts, including "January Man", "Lament for Limerick", "The Bushes of Jerusalem", "Fare Thee Well Old Ireland", more. Piano Accordion |
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Alan Kelly - After the Morning Accordionist Alan Kelly's 3rd solo outing features Jim Murray, Tola Custy, Ian Carr, Rod McVey & more, performing traditional, original, Breton and Galician music with guest vocals by Eddi Reader and Kris Drever. Piano Accordion |
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Keith Corrigan & Jimmy Kelly - L'Irlande au Québec With Lisa Ornstein, André Marchand, and Nick Hawes. Recipient of 2008's Le Prix Mnémo, this album celebrates the oral and musical traditions of the Irish community in the Shannon-Valcartier region, northeast of Quebec City. It includes a 63-page booklet (in PDF format) with musical and dance transcriptions, and extensive liner notes. Button Accordion |
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John McGrath - Ceili Accordion John McGrath is a native of Nurney in County Carlow. This album includes many popular dance selections. Button Accordion |
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Munnelly - Tight Squeeze Started by Irish button accordion player David Munnelly, who's toured and recorded with The Chieftains and with DeDanann, Munnelly features David Munnelly, Kieran Munnelly, Paul Kelly, Shauna Mullin, Fergal Scahill and Ryan Molloy. The sextet combines button accordion, fiddle, guitar, mandolin, banjo, piano, bodhrán and flute for a high-spirited instrumental sound colored with a bit of jazz and ragtime, and extraordinary percussive dancing topped with the singing of All-Ireland champion Shauna Mullin. Button Accordion |
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Donal Murphy - Happy Hour The 2009 release from Four Men & A Dog's button accordion player. Traditional Irish accordion music from the southwest of Ireland, with rousing reels, foot tapping polkas & one haunting air. Button Accordion |
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Ó Euskadi go hÉirinn: The Basque Irish Connection This impressive album is the result of a collaboration between Niamh Ní Charra and Basque musician Ibon Koteron. Showcasing Niamh and Ibon's talent and skill on their respective instruments, along with tasteful accompaniment from Gavin Ralston, it combines Irish and Basque melodies and songs, exploring the common themes running through both traditions as well as highlighting their individual characteristics. Guest musicians: Donogh Hennessy, Robbie Harris, Trevor Hutchinson (Éire), Asier Ercilla, Ruben Isasi, David Nanclares, Xabier Valle (Euskadi). Anglo Concertina |
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Sharon Shannon - Collaborations Shannon's 2010 album, including collaborations with Imelda May, Shane MacGowan, The Waterboys, Camille O' Sullivan, Lucia Evans, and more. Includes some new tracks and older songs such as The Galway Girl, Say You Love Me, Courtin' In The Kitchen, and more. Button Accordion |
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Sharon Shannon - Live at Dolans Sharon Shannon with the Big Band and special guests toured Ireland in 2006, to sold out houses everywhere. This 2-CD album captures their session at Dolans Pub. Button Accordion |
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Sharon Shannon, Mike McGoldrick, Dezi Donnelly, & Jim Murray - Renegade Mostly new material, played as a heady mix of traditional Irish with hip-hop beats, ragga, jazz and world inflections. Button Accordion |
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Sharon Shannon - Saints & Scoundrels After the quadruple-platinum selling success of The Galway Girl Album and her two Meteor awards, Sharon's new studio album includes several newly penned tracks by Sharon and many special guests, including Shane MacGowan, Imelda May, Jerry Fish, Carol Keogh (Automata), Justin Adams (Robert Plant Band), Jack O Grady, and introducing the mighty Cartoon Thieves. Button Accordion |
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Champions of Ireland: Accordion - Denise Shiels A collection of unaccompanied traditional Irish tunes. Button Accordion |
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Mary Staunton - Bright Early Mornings Superb accordion playing in the style of Sharron Shannon and rich vocals too! "..the album reflects Mary's interest in folk and traditional music from many parts of the world. It pays homeage to rich diversity, encompassing songs and tunes." --Mick Lally. Mary is joined on this album by Sharon Shannon on a few tracks. Button Accordion |
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Mary Staunton - Circle of Friends As Mary herself says, "this CD is a celebration of friendships in music and song that are very close to [her] heart." The album features numerous guests, including Alec Finn and Johnny McDonagh(of De Danann), Mary Shannon, Brendan Gleeson, Maurice Lennon, John Prine, Seán Garvey, and Jacqueline McCarthy. --Claddagh Records . Button Accordion, Anglo Concertina |
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Karen Tweed - The Silver Spire 46 Irish session tunes from the repertoire of Karen Tweed. The tunes from this CD can be found in the book Karen Tweed's Irish choice. See our book page to order. Piano Accordion |
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The Askew Sisters - All in a Garden Green Hazel and Emily Askew's sheer energy and musicality is quickly leading them to become one of the up and coming acts of the English music scene, with their foot stomping tunes, and powerful songs and ballads. They respect the tradition whilst demonstrating awareness of contemporary styles, and play with an enjoyment and love for the music that is infectious. Button Accordion | |
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The Askew Sisters - Through Lonesome Woods Emily and Hazel Askew are one of the exciting young duos playing traditional English music in a modern style. --Wildgoose Records. Button Accordion |
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Blowzabella - Compilation A compilation of recordings from the group's studio albums between 1984 and 1990. Features Andy Cutting on button accordion. Button Accordion |
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Kerr Fagan Harbron - Station House Folk-duo Nancy Kerr and James Fagan join forces with concertina player Rob Harbron, presenting a fresh look at traditional material - as well as new songs. English Concertina |
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The Mellstock Band - The Leaves of Life Songs and tales of Christmas and wintertime. English Concertina |
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Nowell Sing We Clear - Just Say Nowell These midwinter carols - some sung a cappela- are eclectic and largely unknown. Anglo Concertina, English Concertina, Piano Accordion |
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Rob Say - O'er Lang at the Fair Rob Say is one of today’s foremost performers of traditional music from the North East of England. As he learned, he was fortunate to be able to listen to, and play with, some of the greatest of the older generation of musicians. He plays English concertina and the iconic instrument of Northumbria, the smallpipes, on which he has won many competitions. Here he duets with another champion piper Andy May, as well as being accompanied by the lively piano playing of Will Chamberlain. Rob has absorbed his local style of playing, and he now continues and enhances one of the British Isles’ most vital musical traditions. --Veteran English Concertina |
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Roger Watson - Past and Present This 2009 release is Watson's first solo album since 1980. The repertoire is a mixture of songs and tunes, including revisits to some of Roger’s written songs from the 1960’s and more recently created new versions of traditional songs. Alongside Roger on voice, melodeons, and English concertina, there are contributions from Double BBC Folk Award winner Jackie Oates: Voice, 5-stringed Viola; and Tim Walker: Flugelhorn, Cornet, Voice, Side drum. Button Accordion, English Concertina |
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Airdance - Cloud Nine Rodney and Airdance's third CD is dynamite. Contra dancers throughout the country are experiencing an influx of young dancers who are drawn to the energy and sociability of the dances. They are sophisticated consumers of music and they are the new generation of "Air-dancers" who love both to dance and appreciate the complexity and spontaneity of this music. As one fan said recently "This is dance nirvana!" Cloud Nine, indeed. -- Great Meadow Music Piano Accordion |
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Budowitz - Budowitz Live Budowitz celebrates its 10th anniversary with this live CD, which features an array of pieces showcasing rare cross-cultural traditional folk music, molded and reformed through the unique and personal Budowitz group style. Included are 19th Century musical traditions of the Ashkenazi Jews from the regions of Bessarabia, Galitsia, and Bukovina, and the music of its neighbors, along with never-before heard gems from each member of the group. Button Accordion |
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Juliette Daum - Juliette et le Concertina This album is a mix of several different types of music, from Renaissance to Baroque, from Romantic to modern 20th Century. English Concertina |
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Dazibao - E40 Dazibao's music is hard to specify as it approaches a festive 'euro-oriental' folk atmosphere. The successful fusion of Sophie Cavez's and Jonathan de Neck's diatonic accordions intermixes emotions of an extraordinary journey (translated from homerecords.be). Diatonic Accordion |
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Deux Accords Diront - Eisherz A fusion of trad, jazz, classical, and world music. Diatonic Accordion |
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Mark Gilston - Troll Road This album features Swedish and Norwegian "spelsman" music played in traditional style on English concertina and dulcimer with guest musician Tom Gibney on fiddle. English Concertina |
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Grand Picnic - Grand Picnic | |
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Ralph Jordan - Eloise Jordan plays a 56 key MacCann Duet concertina. This is his first solo CD, which includes an eclectic selection of music. Duet Concertina |
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Louis Killen - Sailors, Ships & Chanteys A collection of shanties, forebitters, and ballads of the sea. English Concertina |
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Klezmic Zirkus - 13, Chemin Des Mandarines Mostly original compostions from this Begian group. Accordion, guitars, clarinet, trombone, tuba, bass, vocals. Button Accordion |
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Guy Klucevsek - Dancing on the Volcano Guy Klucevsek is one of the world's first and foremost accordion virtuosos, performing with the likes of Laurie Anderson, Anthony Braxton, Dave Douglas, Bill Frisell, Fred Frith, and the Kronos Quartet, among many others. His music has graced theater productions, films, dance concerts and he has toured with his ensembles the world over. Guy's third CD for Tzadik presents a series of charming new compositions filled with the patented Klucevsek with and humor, and is scored for a fabulous quartet of some of his closest collaborators. A new CD from Guy is always a delight, and this is one of his very best. --Tzadik Piano Accordion |
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Guy Klucevsek - Song of Remembrance Composer/accordionist Guy Klucevsek is one of the few musicians around who is as comfortable working with Laurie Anderson, John Zorn or Bang on a Can as he is at Lincoln Center, in a Broadway pit or at Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood. His second CD for Tzadik presents four beautiful new works and includes a concert piece for two pianos, an intimate solo for accordion dedicated to György Ligeti and two charming chamber pieces for voice and ensemble. --Tzadik Piano Accordion |
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Sy Kushner - Arise! New Jewish music by Sy Kushner. Influences range from Chassidic and Israeli to Irish and avant-garde, Piano Accordion |
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Sy Kushner - Journeys This is the second album of original works by Sy Kushner. Influences range from rock in “A is C” to both klezmer and Israeli folk dance in “Back to A.” Piano Accordion |
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Sonnich Lydom & Morten Alfred Høirup - Svip Svap Svovlstikke Danish veteran folk duo of Lydom on button accordion and vocals, and Hoirup on guitars and vocals. Also featuring Ruthie Dornfeld and Peter G. Sorensen on violin, Channe Nussbaum on vocals, and others. 13 traditional tracks, including "Keraus", "Cornelius Polka", "Hils Fra Mig", "Julevals", and more. . Button Accordion |
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Jeremiah McLane - Freetown Original compositions influenced by the music of West Africa, France, Quebec, and Scandinavia. Piano Accordion |
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Milann & Laloy - La Marquise Original compositions from Belgium. Diatonic accordion, guitar, bass, vocals, drums. |
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John Nixon - Just a Little Jazz English Concertina |
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Norbert Pignol - Fictions Pignol's 2009 solo release. Button Accordion |
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The Giulio Regondi Guild - The Great Regondi, Vol. 1 English Concertina |
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Karl Skaarup - Musiker This traditional accordion player from Denmark is spotlighted on this release, with guest Kristian Bugge on violin. Chromatic Button Accordion |
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Trad Magazine, CD No. 3 Companion CD to Volume 1 of Trad Magazine. |
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Turdus Philomelos -Ici Maintenant La Pouf! Eclectic music from Belgium; accordion, violin, saxophone, electric guitar, electric bass, & more.. Piano Accordion |
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Turlu Tursu The all weathers country The trio's third recording. Music from a range of traditions played on accordion, bansuri, melodica, drums, bass, & baritone guitar. Piano Accordion |
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Turlu Tursu Accordion 'n Drum 'n Bass 'Accordion' n Drum 'n Bass "sounds like a real folk revival! Indeed, Turlu Tursu has managed to create a decidedly original and contemporary music, based on traditional themes from around the world (Maghreb, Turkey, Balkans, Ireland, India, etc.). (translated from TurluTursu.be).. Piano Accordion |
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Le Vent du Nord - Mesdames et Messieurs! This album is a recording of a live performance. It provides 13 rousing cuts of their most popular selections, such as "La Traversee," "Petit Reve III," "Vive L'amour," more. Button Accordion |
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