The Queen of the Fair and the Bride’s Favourite were recorded by The Siamsa Céilí Band (piano: Brendan Gaughran) in 1969, having won their third All-Ireland title in a row at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann that year.
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Absolutely sensational - love the generally low-end tones and planxty-esque set up, but most of all the incredible energy of it! Wish more instrumental trad was like this, love the fact that it's recorded live too. Prangman
From Cork, Ireland, Lewis Barfoot writes mystic, majestic songs derived from regional folk, with an ambient music aura. Bandcamp New & Notable Dec 11, 2023
Traditional folk music and field recordings meld into fascinating long-form sound collages on the new LP from Shovel Dance Collective. Bandcamp New & Notable Dec 6, 2022
supported by 9 fans who also own “The Queen of the Fair, The Bride’s Favourite”
Besides the fact it includes some of my favourite pipers it is the first time I realy LOVE piano in uilleann pipes music!!
Great spirit, lift and flow!
slainte