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Nearly all of our CDs feature concertina or accordion. Within their categories (such as Irish or Cajun), they are listed in alphabetical order, by artist or group. If you are looking for a particular CD, try using your browser's 'Find' function by clicking Edit/Find or typing Ctrl-F.
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Irish Music CDs

Altan - Local Ground
2005 -- The latest from the ever-popular band fron Ireland's Co. Donegal: "Adieu My Lovely Nancy," "Silver Slipper," "Dun Do Shuil," "The Roseville," lots of killer tune sets and the voice of Mairead ni Mhaonaigh. -- Sidestreet Button Accordion
$17

Beoga - A Lovely Madness
Beoga are Sean Og Graham and Damien McKee on duelling accordions, Liam Bradley on keyboards, and Eamon Murray on bodhran and percussion. The quartet plays a repertoire which bridges traditional music and other idioms, such as blues. Button Accordion
$22

Beoga - Mischief
Beoga (named after the Irish word for "lively") are a five-member band based in County Antrim, Ireland. The band is composed of Seán Óg Graham and Damian McKee on accordion, Eamon Murray on bodhrán, Liam Bradley on piano, and guest vocals and fiddle by Niamh Dunne. Their sound is mostly traditional Irish music, with the occasional dash of jazz and other genres. Mischief is their 2007 release. Button Accordion
$22

Paul Brock - Mo Chairdin
Back in stock! A stunning recording by one of the greatest Irish box players. Highly recommended. With Maeve Donnelly, Manus McGuire, Christy Dunne and Carl Hession. Button Accordion
$25

Paul Brock and Enda Scahill - Humdinger
The first ever full recording of banjo and melodeon music, Humdinger draws its inspiration from the early recordings of melodeon and banjo music produced during the golden era of Irish music in North America in the early 1900’s.-- Claddagh Melodeon
$22

Brock McGuire Band - Brock McGuire Band
This band consists of Paul Brock (accordion, melodeon), Manus McGuire (fiddle), Enda Scahill (banjo, guitar), Fergal Scahill (fiddle, guitar) and Dennis Morrison and Denis Carey sharing keyboard duties. It’s appealing very well-played music, with an old-fashioned taste to it. Most of it is traditional Irish music, with forays to French Canada and Shetland, and there are a few modern pieces. -- Claddagh Button Accordion
$23

Joe Burke, Brian Conway, & Felix Dolan- A Tribute to Andy McGann
Four tracks recorded live at a 2004 tribute concert are included on this recording, along with several other tracks chosen to commemorate and celebrate the life of Andy McGann and to represent the Sligo-American style. Button Accordion
$23

Joe Burke- Two Classic Albums
A two-disc collection which includes Traditional Music of Ireland and The Bucks of Oranmore - both containing three bonus tracks. With piano accompaniment by Charlie Lennon. Button Accordion
$24

Joe Burke - The Morning Mist
The Morning Mist is the new album from legendary and master accordion player Joe Burke with piano accompaniment from Charlie Lennon. Button Accordion
$23

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.
$18

Cherish the Ladies - Woman of the House
Cherish the Ladies is one of the finest ensembles of Celtic musicians on either side of the Atlantic. The American-based group, winner of the Glasgow Celtic Connections Festival's "International Group of the Year" award, recorded 'Woman of the House' in Scotland with many of their talented friends from the festival including Kate Rusby, Sharon Shannon, Eddi Reader, Karen Matheson, Liz Kane and Laoise Kelly. The resulting combination of reels, jigs and heart-rending ballads is a glorious celebration of a thriving musical tradition. "They are now among the busiest, best, and most popular Irish music groups in the world." -- Scott Alarik, Boston Globe Button Accordion
$18

The Clare Set
A set of enhanced and remastered CD recordings of the entire classic series of 1970s LP's that documented the legendary players of Clare concertina music. All six Clare Concertina LP's, recorded by Neil Wayne and John Tams in 1974, are here presented as remastered CDs, with extensive booklets and extra tracks from the original session recordings, with new notes from leading musicians and folklorists. Each is also available separately.Anglo Concertina
$85

The Clare Set - Irish Traditional Concertina Styles
Disc Six of the Clare Set. In this remastered and enhanced CD release of the 1970s Topic/Free Reed archives of Clare concertina playing, we present classic examples of the playing of eight musicians from various parts of Ireland who play the Anglo concertina. Today, the richest store of traditional concertina playing is still to be found in County Clare, and at the time of recording, five of these musicians lived and worked in that county. Anglo Concertina
$18

Brian McNamara & Tim Collins - Reed Only
The eagerly awaited release from Tim Collins and piper Brian McNamara. “An exhilarating music journey which soars effortlessly into heights of artistry where virtuosity is always balanced by supreme tastfulness” - Dr. Gearóid Ó hAllmhuráin. Anglo Concertina
$21

Tim Collins - Dancing on Silver
Tim Collins is a traditional Irish concertina player who hails from the beautiful Sliabh Luachra area of west Limerick. His new CD is already being considered a must-have for any fan of Irish concertina music. A few quotes: "An album that joins the elite of recorded concertina music..." "Collins brings us on a fascinating journey through the nexus of Irish concertina music at its best..." "A recording that presents us with a rare cornucopia of tunes drawn from several pivotal periods, folk composers and influential personalities." Anglo Concertina
$22
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Johnny Connolly - An Mileoidean Scaoilte
Known as king of the melodeon, Johnny brings us jigs, reels, hornpipes, waltzes, a polka and a slow air. Four of the tracks are arranged specifically to suit the dancing of the Connemara set. Charlie Lennon accompanies on piano and plays fiddle on one track. If you love Irish accordion or are learning to play you'll want this CD! -- Sidestreet Button Accordion
$23

Johnny Connolly - An t Oilean Aerach
This album vindicates Johnny Connolly as one of the very best melodeon players of this country. His rhythm is flawless and controlled, and his love for the music shines through in the hearty and vivacious playing. -- Cló Iar-Chonnachta Button Accordion
$20

Elizabeth Crotty - Concertina Music from West Clare
RTÉ Radio has reissued 'Elizabeth Crotty, Concertina Music from West Clare' five years after it was first launched to critical acclaim. Crotty (1885-1960) was one of Ireland's most popular and influential traditional musicians and this reissue is in response to the original pressing selling out. An important recording by any standard. Anglo Concertina
$28
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Joe Derrane - The Boston Edge
A "dream team" Irish trio plays traditional jigs, reels and airs with passion and originality. Led by button accordion master Joe Derrane, 2004 National Heritage winner. Locked tight as a drum with Joe are Séamus Connolly, the golden-toned fiddler who's won the All-Irish Championship ten times, and guitarist/mandolinist John McGann, a National Flat-Picking Champion. The recording is so pure and spacious, the instrumental timbres are so rich and dynamic that the trio sounds almost orchestral. Button Accordion
$18

Joe Derrane - Ireland's Harvest
Rooted in tunes of the early 1900’s, the button accordion-fiddle-piano trio pays homage to the classic years of Irish music in America. They’ve recorded a collection of authentic traditional Irish music, which is highly danceable. Button Accordion
$18
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Chris Droney - The Flowing Tide
Disc Three of the Clare Set. Chris Droney, a farmer from Bellharbour, near the Burren area of north Clare, came to the forefront of Irish music in 1956, when he won the Fleadh Cheoil All Ireland Concertina Championship at Ennis, with further All-Ireland concertina championships in 1959, 1960, and so on until 1967, when he retired "to give the others a chance"! Concerts in the USA followed, and Chris was much in demand for house dances all over Clare. Much of his repertoire came from his father, and his dance-oriented, driving style, free of over-decoration, is pure Clare playing. This CD release includes many extra tunes from the original Tams & Wayne 1974 recordings.Anglo Concertina
$18

Chris Droney - Down From Bell Harbour
This is the third solo album from legendary Clare man Chris Droney, who has been playing music for seventy-three years, delighting traditional music enthusiasts and dancers alike. With tasteful accompaniment from Jacinta McEvoy, Down from Bell Harbour is one of the finest ever collections of traditional Irish concertina music. He was All-Ireland Senior Concertina Champion nine times and still plays regularly with The Four Courts céilí band, throughout Ireland and abroad. -- Claddagh
Anglo Concertina
$28

Chris Droney - The Fertile Rock
From Bell Harbour, Co. Clare, Droney is one of the great traditional musicians associated with the Irish concertina, and here are 18 tracks, recorded in 1995, to show why. Droney's playing is very straightforward, fairly simple technically, but not simplistic, rhythmically perfect, and, most importantly perhaps, always in good taste. -- Celtic Grooves
Anglo Concertina
$20

Finbarr Dwyer - Accordion Music from the Soul
This album is a celebration of traditional Irish music. Theresa McMahon accompanies him on keyboard. Button Accordion
$24

Edel Fox & Ronan Flaherty - Edel Fox & Ronan Flaherty
Edel Fox and Ronan O'Flaherty who hail from Milltown Malbay, Co. Clare and Galway City respectively, have just released their self-titled debut album. Edel received the prestigious TG4 Young Musician of the Year award in 2004. Anglo Concertina
$22

Kitty Hayes & Peter Laban - They'll Be Good Yet
The CD captures the music of two musicians: Kitty Hayes on concertina - clearly relaxed and at home in her own kitchen where the recordings took place - and Peter Laban playing flat pitched pipes, complementing Kitty's typical - older generation - Clare style of playing, creating a multi-layered blend of concertina and pipes with a strong 'live' feeling to it. As Tom Munnelly puts it in his introduction to the CD: 'This CD catches the musical understanding that Kitty and Peter share with one another. The music is stately and relaxed at the same time. It eschews flashiness totally and gets the skin of the tunes, a conversation between friends, never an argument or a race. If you wish to hear Clare music as it should be played, you will be hard-pressed to find a better example' -- Claddagh Anglo Concertina
$20

Noel Hill - The Irish Concertina Two
Noel Hill has set the standard for Irish concertina music. Eighteen years after his original Irish Concertina album comes this sequel, a must-have for any fan of the concertina. Anglo Concertina
$22

Noel Hill - The Irish Concertina
Hill is considered one of the best concertina players in Ireland today, and this, his first solo album (1988), showcases his instrumental skills and his impeccable taste. -- Celtic Grooves Anglo Concertina
$21

Noel Hill & Tony MacMahon - In Knocknagree
Another fantastic duet album (1985), this one featuring with Hill the great Clare accordion player Tony MacMahon. The recordings were made in Dan Connell's pub in Knocknagree, in the heart of Sliabh Luachra, and, with dancers whooping ans stomping along, the atmosphere is simply electric. Brilliant. Anglo Concertina, Button Accordion
$19

Noel Hill - Noel Hill & Tony Linnane
This 1979 album pairs up the talents of two excellent musicians in Clare, on concertina and fiddle. Every track is a delight and has become a classic. Contributions from guests Matt Molloy (flute), Alec Finn (bouzouki), and Micheal O' Domhnaill (harmonium). Anglo Concertina
$23

Kevin Keegan - The Music of Kevin Keegan
26 years after the death of Irish button accordion master Kevin Keegan comes this CD. "A warm-hearted, good-faith testament to Keegan's memory and a long overdue introduction to his accordion artistry, deserving of mention in the same breath as that of .. Paddy O'Brien and ... Joe Cooley, both close friends of Keegan. ... Though these performances were never originally intended for a formal album, they are now our best window into the musical soul and skill of a self-effacing legend on button accordion." -- The Irish Echo Online Button Accordion
$22
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John Kelly - Irish Traditional Concertina & Fiddle Music
Disc Four of the Clare Set. John Kelly was born in the district of Rehy West, County Clare, and for over thirty years was a force in Irish music - he was a member of Seán Ó Riada's Ceoltóirí Cualainn, of the Castle Ceilidh Band, and of Ceoltóirí Laighean, and regular musician at respected Dublin sessions. John's fiddling is in the relaxed Clare style and his concertina playing is spikier, with subtle variations of notes, the occasional harmonic effect, and again that off-beat emphasis. John taught at the Willie Clancy Scoil Éigse, and supported the Tradition Club held on Wednesdays at Slattery's, just a few doors away from his Dublin home: he was recorded by John Tams and Neil Wayne in January 1974 and by Tony Engle and Patrick Hayes in March & April 1975, and extra tracks are here included from these sessions. Anglo Concertina
$18

Grey Larsen & André Marchand - Les Marionnettes
Grey and André's second CD, the follow-up to The Orange Tree. More fresh and highly original song and instrumental arrangements integrating traditional Irish and French Canadian music, with six original pieces by both artists. Irish flute, tin whistles, concertina, fiddle, piano, guitar, foot percussion, harmonium, field organ. Lilting and vocals in French. Anglo Concertina
$18

Paddy Murphy - In Good Hands
This memorial release features 28 tracks of tunes and field interviews with the Irish concertina player, recorded between 1958 and 1986. Includes a 28 page book of rare photos, a biography, and historical anecdotes. Featuring solo work as well as duets with Jimmy Kennedy, Peadar O'Louglin, and Joe Ryan. Anglo Concertina
$20
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Damian O'Brien & Oliver Laughlin - The Factory Turn
This Leitrim Duet performs 13 tracks of lively music and are accompanied by Arty McGlynn, Kevin Brehony and James Blennerhassett. Piano Accordion
$23

Mary MacNamara - Open Hearth (with Andrew MacNamara)
Those familiar with the subtle, sparsely decorated, and gently paced music of Mary MacNamara will find this recording very much in the same vein as her previous two solo albums. Although her brother Andrew's accordion playing can be quite different in style, i.e., complex in ornamentation and faster paced, here he matches Mary's style note for note, which results in a series of charming unaccompanied duets. The music consists mostly of some well-known tunes and standards of the Clare repertoire. --Celtic Grooves Anglo Concertina, Button Accordion
$21
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Mary MacNamara - Traditional Music from East Clare
A lovely first solo album by this concertina player from Tulla, Co. Clare, whose subtle, sparsely decorated, and gently paced music is absolutely captivating. With guest appearances by fiddle players P.J. and Martin Hayes, and piano accompaniments by Seamus Quinn. --Celtic Grooves Anglo Concertina
$20

Mary MacNamara - The Blackberry Blossom
If you liked Mary's concertina playing on her first album, you will enjoy it on this new one at least as much. With Geraldine Cotter on piano, as well as brother Andrew MacNamara (accordion) and Catherine McEvoy (flute) on a few tracks. Anglo Concertina, Button Accordion
$18

The Josephine Marsh Band - I Can Hear You Smiling
This debut solo recording was released in 2001. She plays in a style that is both personal and at the same time distilled from the musical influences of East Clare. --Celtic Music Direct Button Accordion
$20

Tommy McMahon & Bernard O'Sullivan -
Irish Traditional Concertina Music of Co Clare
Disc Five of the Clare Set. This recording from 1974 highlights the unique playing and ensemble style of these two great players. Their repertoire was immense, and the younger Tommy (24 at the time of recording) had learned much from the playing of his friend and mentor Bernard O'Sullivan: they were neighbours in Cree-Cooraclare, and still played together until Bernard's death in August 2006. His memory is celebrated with this sublime music.Anglo Concertina
$18

Christy McNamara - The House I Was Reared In
A collection of 17 reels, jigs, waltzes, and slow airs. He is joined by fiddler Martin Hayes, guitarist Denis Cahill, flute player Eamonn Cotter, and fiddlers Liam Lewis and Peadar O’Loughlin. Button Accordion
$22

Mick, Louise & Michelle Mulcahy - Notes from the Heart
Peadar Ó Riada remarks in the notes for this album that it is the sweetness and the tunefulness of the family’s ensemble playing that is most striking, and he is right. Their music is full of melody and warmth, and is firmly rooted in the west Limerick and Sliabh Luachra styles, but also has a Clare influence. The Mulcahys play a dazzling array of instruments on the album; Mick plays accordion and melodeon, Louise plays concert flute and uilleann pipes and Michelle plays fiddle, concertina, harp and piano. Accompaniment is provided by Cyril O’Donoghue on bouzouki and guitar, and by Tommy Hayes on bodhrán. Button Accordion
$22

Diarmuid O'Brien-Cairde Cairdín
This is the debut album from West Limerick fiddle player, Diarmuid O’Brien. The album consists of a number of fiddle/accordion duets from well known accordion players from the West Limerick region, including, Derek Hickey, Donal Murphy, Dan Brouder, Mick Mulcahy…and more. This album portrays the ‘Lively’ and ‘Lift’ style associated with West Limerick music. Button Accordion
$20

Gearóid ÓhAllmhuràin - Traditional Music from Clare and Beyond
Released in 1996, to critical acclaim. This album firmly established Gearóid as one of the finest concertina players in Irish music. Anglo Concertina
$17

Johnny O'Leary - Music For The Set
A re-issue of the classic Topic recordings from 1976/77. Traditional Sliabh Luachra polkas, slides, hornpipes, jigs and reels recorded live at Dan Connell's Pub, Knocknagree, Co. Cork. Includes extensive notes and complete instructions for the polka set.-- Irish Music Magazine Button Accordion
$18

Johnny O'Leary - The Trooper
Reissue of the classic Topic LP from their "Music from Sliabh Luachra" series. This recording is one of the classic sources for some of the polkas and slides which are characteristic of Kerry Music. Button Accordion
$22

Johnny O'Leary - Dance Music from the Cork-Kerry Border
A collection of reels, jigs, and hornpipes that are generally part of the broader national store of music, plus polkas, slides, and barn-dances that are quite unusual and little known. Button Accordion
$23

Micheál Ó Raghallaigh - Inside Out
The second album from the man who made a triumphant debut some years ago with ‘The Nervous Man’. This one is every bit as good as his first, an accomplishment that is worthy of note, given its predecessor’s astonishing mix of technical perfection, sheer good taste and exuberant artistry of the highest order. Accompaniment is by Michael Rooney, by now almost as ubiquitous as John Blake, Eoghan O’Brien and Tríona Ní Dhomhnaill. No home should be without one. -- Claddagh Anglo Concertina
$22

Micheál Ó Raghallaigh - The Nervous Man
Micheál Ó Raghallaigh's debut solo CD, with accompaniments on harp guitar and bodhran. Micheal's concertina playing achieves a great balance of traditional sound and personal expression. Recording includes some great classics and some lesser known tunes, including Paddy O'Brien's composition after which the album was named. Anglo Concertina
$24

Jason O'Rourke - Roguery Road
Another recording of concertina and fiddle. O’Rourke has been a well-known frequenter of the Belfast session scene for quite a time and O’Kane, originally from Dungiven in Derry, has moved there in recent years. This is yet another excellent album, recorded live in County Antrim, albeit on a wider canvas, as they have brought in quite a few other musicians, including O’Kane’s father, Séamus, the famous bodhran maker and player. Other well-known players from the Belfast sessions include Breandán O’Hare and Davy Maguire. The tunes are from a broad base, including Britanny, Wales and Orkney. Top class. -- Claddagh Anglo Concertina
$24

Jimmí O Se - Malairt Poirt O Fionntra
Jimmí is 90 years of age. He plays the accordion with an ease that would be a credit to someone in their fifties, and with the proper swing for the dances of his native West Kerry. Listeners should be aware that most of this recording consists of conversation, sometimes with music playing behind it. The conversation is in beautiful, articulate Kerry Irish, as concise and intelligent as his music, and like his music it is easy on the ears. It consists of personal reminiscence, folk tales, and history (including Lindbergh's transatlantic flight). For anyone who speaks that dialect, it's an undiluted pleasure, and can also be recommended to learners. -- Compass Records Button Accordion
$22

Bernard O'Sullivan & Tommy McMahon - Clare Concertinas
Disc Two of the Clare Set. In the 1970's, Cree-Cooraclare was very much "concertina country." This 1974 recording, plus many extra tracks, highlights the unique playing and ensemble style of two players from the area - Bernard O'Sullivan and Tommy McMahon: their huge repertoire embodies the best of the Clare tradition.Anglo Concertina
$18

Eoghan O'Sullivan, Gerry Harrington, Paul deGrae - The Smoky Chimney
A collection of traditional dance tunes. Button Accordion
$18

Angelina Carberry & Martin Quinn - Angelina Carberry & Martin Quinn
Noted banjo player Angelina Carberry is paired up with Martin Quinn, an accordion player from Armagh. Quinn plays the melodeon on a couple of tracks, including his solo, and a banjo-melodeon unaccompanied duet. There are quite a few well-known tunes on here and some more seldom heard ones. Button Accordion
$23

The Russell Family - of Doolin, Co Clare
Disc One of the Clare Set. The fame of the legendary Russell Brothers - Micho, Pakie, and Gus - brought legions of music enthusiasts to Doolin, Co Clare throughout the '60s and '70s. The brothers had learned much from iconic Clare musicians such as Johnny Doran, Willie Clancy, and concertina players Martin Kiloughery and Paddy Murphy, and the trio were finally recorded in 1974 by Neil Wayne & John Tams for a classic Topic LP, now released here on CD as part of the Clare Set of archive recordings, with many extra tracks from the original 1974 Russells sessions. Anglo Concertina
$18

Sharon Shannon - Renegade
Sharon Shannon returns with her first studio album since 2003. Joining her at the core of this project are Michael McGoldrick on flute and whistles and Dezi Donnelly on fiddle. Completing the quartet is Sharon’s longtime guitarist Jim Murray. Button Accordion
$21

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
$26

Sharon Shannon & Friends - Libertango
[Shannon] continues to defy and redefine musical boundaries with her latest album, the stunningly diverse Libertango. A year’s worth of touring and recording with Sinead O’Connor has led Shannon to rediscover the role of female vocalists in her own music, resulting in several stirring encounters here. ...
Instrumentally, Shannon draws from an ambitious and intriguing range of influences. While staying firmly grounded in the agile beauty of her traditional Irish and Scottish roots, Shannon embraces blues (on a haunting cover of Fleetwood Mac’s timeless Albatross"), Arabian, jazz, and Latin sources. Encompassing instrumental and vocal features, traditional and eclectic styles, and a wide range of virtuoso accompanists, Libertango is the definitive album from one of Irish music’s most renowned performers." -- Compass Records
Button Accordion
$18
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Slide-The Flying Pig
Their debut album, featuring Aogan Lynch on concertina, along with Eamonn DeBarra, Daire Bracken, and Mick Broderick. Songs range from delicate polkas on fiddle and concertina to a melodic combination of whistles and strings, to the energy filled driving of piano and bouzouki. Anglo Concertina
$21

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
$21.45

Niall Vallely - Callan Bridge
Armagh brothers Niall and Cillian's first duo album. A set of traditional and newly-composed Irish instrumental music. Anglo Concertina
$22

Niall Vallely - Beyond Words
Vallely's debut album, featuring Gerry McKee and Frank Torpey of Nomos, Caoimhin Vallely and Paul Meehan of North Cregg, Cillian Vallely of Lunasa, plus Mel Mercier and Gerry Culloty on percussion. Anglo Concertina
$22

Marie Walsh - The Red Box
Marie was All-Ireland Champion for both piano accompaniment and accordion back to back in 2003 and 2004. She’s from Clifden in Connemara and has produced a pleasing and excellent first album. Her solo playing is great and she’s joined on some tracks by Mícheál O’Rourke on fiddle. She also plays fiddle on one track with her father John Walshe on accordion. We look forward to more. --Claddagh Button Accordion
$22

John Williams & Dean Magraw - Raven
"This loose-limbed Raven soars effortlessly, Chicagoan John Williams, founder member of Solas and a man who's on fluent speaking terms with concertina, accordion, flute, low whistle and piano, brings a zest to both traditional and original tunes, and he's found his spiritual equal in guitarist Dean Magraw, who's a mean draw when it comes to tune writing, too. There's enough space in between this pair's playing to let the oxygen molecules truly ignite, whether in the company of a Kerry barndance (The Gypsy Princess) or a madcap foray onto the unknown (Trippin' Into Eden). What matters most of all, though, is the duo's utter confidence in the music's ability to carve its own identity without a hint of posturing. An inspired pairing." -- -Siobhan Long, The Irish Times, April 25, 2006 Anglo Concertina, Button Accordion
$17

John Williams - Steam
John Williams, one of Solas’ founding members and a talented player of button accordion and concertina, blends styles ranging from gentle and flowing to vibrant and percussive on his second solo release. Anglo Concertina, Button Accordion
$17

English / Scottish

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
$20

Peter Bellamy - Peter Bellamy & Fair Annie
Two albums are included - Peter Bellamy (originally released in 1974) and Fair Annie (originally released in 1983). Also includes four previously unreleased tracks. Anglo Concertina
$21

Bellowhead - Burlesque
"Burlesque", is Bellowhead’s much anticipated full length album. The album includes 13 songs and tunes inspired by a dazzling array of material from the Napoleonic Wars ("Rigs of the Time"), the American minstrel movement ("Jordan"), sea-shanties from Brazil ("Across the Line") and the spirit of the East Anglian step dance tradition "Sloe Gin". The lead singer, Jon Boden, struts and emotes much like a grandson of Mick Jagger and the ensemble playing of all of the musicians is superb. It is not simply the technical ability of the individual players that impressess but also the sheer musicality of the arrangements. --CD Baby
$21

Belshazaar's Feast - Mr. Kynaston's Famous Dance - Vol 1 & Vol 2
2 CD set - twice the music! Piano Accordion
$19

Brass Monkey - Flame of Fire
"Their best album so far. Brass Monkey return with their Deep English sound and have never sounded better. "Flame Of Fire" sees the band performing with a new intensity." -- Topic Anglo Concertina, Button accordion
$18
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Richard Carlin - The English Concertina
Recordings of historic players dating from 1975. Includes tracks by the Fayre Four Sisters, Wilfred Pearce and Reuben Shaw, Alf Edwards, Harry Crabb, Gregory Matusewitch, Henry Minting, and Richard Carlin. English Concertina
$22

Richard Carlin - In Come a Bumblebee
A collection of classic English concertina tunes played by Richard Carlin with Grey Larsen, Evan Stein, Dana Loomis, and Laura Fishleder on accompanying instruments. English Concertina
$22

Richard Carlin - The Poppy Leaf: English Concertina Tunes
English concertina tunes played by Richard Carlin with piano accompaniment by Richard Kassel. English Concertina
$22

Roy Clinging & Neil Brookes - Another Round
A collection of mostly English traditional songs and tunes from this new and exciting partnership. Roys clear vocals and accomplished concertina are enhanced by Neils musicianship as he complements the songs and inspires the tunes on fiddle and octave fiddle. English Concertina
$20

Andy Cutting & Chris Wood - Wood & Cutting
The duo's debut recording, originally recorded in 1990 and released on CD in 2001. Button Accordion
$26

Andy Cutting & Chris Wood - Lusignac
This is the duo's fourth album. Includes some English songs, with most tunes based on the European French tradition of melodeon, hurdy-gurdy, and bagpipes. Button Accordion
$26

Dr. Faustus - Wager
This second release from the English folk supergroup highlights the boys' instrumental skills (on melodeon and concertina, guitars, bouzouki, oboe and fiddle), as well as their vocal arrangements. Button Accordion, English Concertina
$17

Dr. Faustus - The First Cut
Dr Faustus have revived a lot of folk songs and melodies, imbuing them with a clean contemporary touch. Songs from Northumberland to Dorset, thematic variants on well-known songs, gentle melodies with a good beat and clear singing voices. Between them they play fiddle, oboe, harmonica, bouzouki, guitar, English concertina, bassoon, and melodeon. --Music In Scotland Button Accordion, English Concertina
$18

Hardcore English - Compiled and edited by Barry Callaghan
This double CD contains thirty-two tracks of tunes played by various ceilidh bands, including The Old Swan Band, The Bismarcks, Geckoes, Florida and Pete Coe.
$39
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William Kimber - Absolutely Classic: The Music of William Kimber
This enhanced CD celebrates William Kimber's music, with recordings of his playing made between 1935 and his death in 1961 and archival film, plus his reminiscences, which all reveal him to be a strong, rhythmic and vigorous musician, as well as a good story-teller. This musical legacy can also be heard on the CD in the playing of John Kirkpatrick and the current Headington Quarry Morris musician John Graham. The 64-page booklet contains a full biography of William Kimber and many photographs. Anglo Concertina
$29

John Kirkpatrick - Carolling & Crumpets
Midwinter song celebration from this accordion master. 11 tracks including "The Jovial Tinker," "The Boar's Head Carol," "The Wassail Cup Carol," and more.
$23

John Kirkpatrick - Make No Bones
A 2-CD sampling of Kirkpatrick's playlist for a typical night's performance. Featuring 18 bare-bones squeezebox tracks, including "The Wild, Wild Berry," "Cold Blows The Wind," "The Nobleman's Wedding," and more. -- Sidestreet Button Accordion
$17

John Kirkpatrick - Morris On
Morris Dance Tunes get the folk rock treatment on this album, first released in 1972. Button Accordion
$17

John Kirkpatrick - Garrick's Delight: 48 English Traditional Tunes
Tunes from Garrick's Delight and Orlando's Return can be found in the book John Kirkpatrick's English Choice Button Accordion, Anglo Concertina
$18.45

John Kirkpatrick - Orlando's Return: 53 English Traditional Tunes
Tunes from Garrick's Delight and Orlando's Return can be found in the book John Kirkpatrick's English Choice Button Accordion, Anglo Concertina
$18.45

John Kirkpatrick - Sheepskins
A collection of Morris Dance music from Shropshire, first released as a Squeezer in 1988. Solo performances on bass, baritone and treble anglo concertinas, plus one-row and two-row button accordions. Button Accordion, Anglo Concertina
$28

John Kirkpatrick - Wassail: Traditional Celebration Of An English Midwinter
Anglo Concertina, Button Accordion
$19

John Kirkpatrick, Brian Peters, & others - Bold Navigators: The story of
's Canals in Song

Anglo Concertina, Button Accordion
$18

Tom Kruskal - Over the Water
Traditional English Morris Music. Anglo Concertina
$15
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A. L. Lloyd - England & Her Traditional Songs
All the songs here are from the Penguin Book of English Folk Songs which Lloyd and Ralph Vaughan Williams compiled in 1959. Some of the tracks have concertina accompaniments by Alf Edwards, some are solo recordings, sung by Lloyd. English Concertina
$23

John Nixon - The English Connection
This album is a mixture of jazz, classical, and popular music. English Concertina
$22

John Nixon - Just a Little Jazz
English Concertina
$23

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
$15

Brian Peters - Anglophilia
Brian Peters is from the English tradition of Anglo playing and covers several country dance and morris tunes, but this eclectic collection also includes ragtime, folk song, music hall, Beatles and original airs. "Superb release": fRoots. "Brian throughout this CD shows his ability with the Anglo and its content is interesting, with variety of music, changes of styles and absolutely superb arrangements.... It is players like Brian who are pushing Anglo playing forward.... All in all outstanding playing and content, my suggestion would be to buy it." - Alan Day, Anglo International Anglo Concertina
$20

Brian Peters - Lines
The British folk singer and musician's 2001 release of mostly traditional material performed on guitar, concertina and melodeon. Guests include Nancy Kerr on fiddle and vocals, and James Fagen and Margaret Peters on backing vocals. Button Accordion, Anglo Concertina
$27
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Ian Robb - Rose & Crown
Folk Legacy has reissued this 1985 album by Canadian folk singer and concertina player Ian Robb on CD. Comes with reproduced liner notes from the original album. English Concertina
$15

Ian Robb - Ian Robb & Hang the Piper
A 1979 album reissued on CD. Comes with reproduced liner notes from the original album. English Concertina
$15

John Roberts & Tony Barrand - Twiddlum Twaddlum
This recording, from two concerts in September 2003, looks back at a range of their repertoire from ancient ballads to music hall ditties, from Mother Goose to Kipling. English Concertina
$15

Spiers & Boden - Songs
The award winning "Crown princes of English Folk" present their follow-up to 'Tunes.' An ambitious project for 2005, Songs & Tunes is a staggered double release reflecting these two sides of the English musical tradition. Button Accordion
$20

Spiers & Boden - Tunes
The eagerly awaited third album from Spiers & Boden. This CD is devoted almost exclusively to tunes from the English tradition. Sportsman’s Hornpipe; Monkey-Cokey: Cokey Hornpipe/Mexican Tent Jig/Monkey Hornpipe; The Old Lancashire Hornpipe/The 3rd Beekeeper; Dee-Light: Banks of the Dee/The Cuckoo/Queen’s Delight; Flapjacks & Firesticks/The Minor Rigged Ship; Stoney Steps Hornpipe; Cuckoo’s Nest; Cheshire Waltz; Rampant; Union; Dearest Dickie; Blow The Winds: Holly’s Reel/Blow The Winds High-o/The Pork Pie Polka; The Shropshire Miner; Trunkles. Button Accordion
$19

Various - Boxing Clever: A Concertina Compilation
A collection of tunes and the occasional song featuring John Kirkpatrick, Tim Laycock, Dick Miles, and Harry Scurfield. They perform a varied selection of material including traditional, popular tunes, jazz tunes, originals, military marches, a music hall song, a couple of blues and more. Anglo Concertina, Duet Concertina, English Concertina
$16

Dave Bordewey & Dave Young - Beer & Black Pudding
Dave and Dave play a mixture of traditional music and song. Many of the tunes are based on morris dances and are played in a traditional style. They started playing as a duo in early 2004 and also perform regularly as part of their own ceilidh band, mainly in the Hereford / Worcester area in the U.K. Button Accordion & Anglo Concertina
$20

Québécois

La Bottine Souriante - J'ai jamais tant ri
A collection of jazz and traditional music. Button Accordion
$18

La Bottine Souriante - En Spectacle
A collection of live recordings. Button Accordion
$18

La Bottine Souriante - Cordial
The core sound of this album is the dance music and songs of rural Quebec, but there's a touch of Caribbean party music, techno, and big band sound, as well. Button Accordion
$18

Domino - Domino
The first collection from this great band. 15 original and traditional tunes for "Quebecois" dances and American contradances. Button Accordion
$15

Entourloupe - Épilogue
The group's 2005 recording. Features Stéphane Landry on accordion. Button Accordion
$22

Stéphane Landry - Transition
Stéphane Landry is known as one of the great masters of the button accordion in Québec. His style is upbeat and lively with a powerful driving rhythm. Button Accordion
$22

Stephane Landry, Laurie Hart, et al. - Danse ce Soir!
25 traditional tunes of Quebec, to accompany the book of the same title. Button Accordion
$15.98

Grey Larsen & André Marchand - Les Marionnettes
Grey and André's second CD, the follow-up to The Orange Tree. More fresh and highly original song and instrumental arrangements integrating traditional Irish and French Canadian music, with six original pieces by both artists. Irish flute, tin whistles, concertina, fiddle, piano, guitar, foot percussion, harmonium, field organ. Lilting and vocals in French. Anglo Concertina
$18

Raz-de-Marée / Tidal Wave Raz-de-Marée / Tidal Wave

Although grounded in traditional Quebec rhythms and melodies, this music is innovative and refreshing. Tidal Wave, or Raz-de-Marée, with its cross-border personnel, proves that music transcends national boundaries and brings people together. Featuring Sabin Jacques, Rachel Aucoin, and Stuart Kenney. Button Accordion
$15

Le Vent du Nord - Dans les Airs
The group's 2007 release. Thirteen tracks, including Rosette, La Fille et Les Dragons, La Traversee, and more.
$19