Out of the Blue, by Alan Kelly

Out of the Blue

by Alan Kelly

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1.	Red Haired Lass 03:44	buy track
2.	Fleur de Mandragore 02:20	buy track
3.	Gusty's Frolics 04:04	buy track
4.	Beautiful Lake Ainsley 06:28	buy track
5.	The Bearhaven Lassies 03:47	buy track
6.	Trip to Dingle 02:59	buy track
7.	Lough Isle Castle 03:26	buy track
8.	Dancing Eyes 03:59	buy track
9.	The Commodore 03:18	buy track
10.	Spootiskerry 04:37	buy track
11.	The Tar Road to Sligo 04:01	buy track
12.	Reel de Pointe-au-Pic 02:14	buy track

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released February 1, 1997

Released 1997
BBM 001

Described by critics as “a stunning debut” and “a triumph”.
Nominated for ‘Best Newcomer Award’ by Irish Music Magazine.
Produced by Steve Cooney & Alan Kelly.

Featuring:
Steve Cooney, Jim Higgins, Donogh Hennessy, Kevin Hough, Sean Smyth, Carl Hession, John Kelly and Joe Bernie.

1. RED HAIRED LASS reels (3:40)
2. FLEUR DE MADRAGORE reel (2:20)
3. GUSTY’S FROLICS slip jigs (4:03)
4. BEAUTIFUL LAKE AINSLIE air / set dance (6:26)
5. BEARHAVEN LASSIES reels (3:47)
6. TRIP TO DINGLE polkas (2:58)
7. LOUGH ISLE CASTLE reel / slide (3:25)
8. DANCING EYES jigs ( 3:57)
9. THE COMMODORE reels (3:17)
10. SPOOTISKERRY reels (4:37)
11. THE TAR ROAD TO SLIGO jigs (4:01)
12. REEL DE POINTE AU PIC reel (2:14)
total running time: 44.52

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Alan Kelly Gang Galway, Ireland

The Alan Kelly Gang sit firmly at the cutting edge of the Traditional and World music scene. Fronted by Ireland’s piano accordion maestro, described by New York’s Irish Voice as “in league with the best piano accordionists in the world”, and with three critically acclaimed masters of their craft in tow, the gang have been taking audiences by storm impressing both music lover and critic alike. ... more

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