"Musicians?"
Apparently, everyone bringing their instruments wasn't how most West Coasters remember parties growing up. Pity, really. It's a fantastic way to spend a night. I have fond memories of guitars, accordions, banjos, fiddles, even a harp, and various percussion instruments huddling around the piano and providing a good portion of the night's entertainment. (Apparently, these are called kitchen parties on the East Coast so obviously I have to find myself out that way some day.)
For St. Patrick's Day, I figured I'd post a few of my favourite Irish songs from my childhood. (This excludes songs I have previously posted here... that was challenging!)
Ronnie Drew, The Auld Triangle
Christy Moore, Black is the Colour
The Fureys, When You Were Sweet Sixteen
Paddy Reilly, Dublin Saunter
The Clancy Brothers, Mountain Dew
The Dubliners, I'm a Rover
The Dubliners, The Fields of Athenry
From the red booted me of yesteryear stomping around the wilds of Donegal, I wish you and yours a wonderful and happy St. Patrick's Day.
