Ronan Martin

This recording by Ronan Martin is the first traditional fiddle album from the Isle of Skye. The album features Jonny Hardie (Old Blind Dogs) on guitar and was created during four special days at Jonny’s family home in Strathdon where it was recorded ‘live’. The aim was to capture the energy of the Highland fiddle and the atmosphere of the historic surroundings. This approach to traditional music has resulted in a fresh and dynamic recording. The album includes many bagpipe tunes and Gaelic songs from the tradition and there are
extensive sleeve notes containing stories and background information.

1. The Hen’s March, The Model T Jig, Isabelle Blackley
2. Jessie Smith, Bogan Lochan, Miss Brady, Sandy Cameron
3. The New House in St Peter’s
4. Jeanie Mauchline, Bonawe Highlanders
5. The Taking of Beaumont Hamel, The Sprig of Ivy
6. Cha tòir Iain Mòr an nighean dhomh, The Nine Pint Coggie, The Gesto Reel, The Lasses of Stewarton
7. Amadan gòrach saighdear, Kenny MacDonald’s, The Braes of Mellinish
8. Nuair a chì thu caileag bhòidheach
9. Put Me in the Big Chest, McKenna’s, O’er Bogie, Iggie and Squiggie
10. Old Faithful, The Laddie with the Pladdie, A’ mhisg a chuir an Nollaig oirnn, Munlochy
Bridge, Lucy Campbell, Sandy McIntyre’s Trip to Boston, Charlie Hardie
11. The Humours of Cork
12. CBC’s Glenn and Karl, Keep it up!, Cockerel in the Creel, Mrs MacPherson of Inveran.