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Sharon Shannon - Galway Girl

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Sharon and the band went to Dolans Warehouse in Limerick and, over two nights in July, recorded material for a double live cd and a dvd. As well as the band (the cream of Irish musicians) supplemented by banjo virtuosos Gerry O'Connor and Mary Shannon and Solas's Winnie Horan...Sharon invited along a whole cast of guests, composed of established Irish talent as well as showcasing new talent. Included on this incredible guest list are Damien Dempsey, Declan O'Rourke, Dessie O'Halloran, Jon Kenny, Mundy and Roesy....and introducing Jack Maher and The Brennan Sisters. The band are Robbie Casserly, Paul Moore, James Delaney, Jim Murray, Jack Maher, Richie Buckley. This incredible show which runs for over two hours not only reinforces Sharon talent as a top Irish star but also showcases her ability as a producer and arranger.

The CD Sharon Shannon, Live at Dolans is available by clicking the link.

Mundy with Sharon Shannon performing Galway Girl. This single shot up to #1 on the Irish charts.

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The Waterboys with Sharon Shannon performing The Raggle Taggle Gypsy at the Cambridge Folk Festival 2007.

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Sharon Shannon at the 2007 Cambridge Folk Festival.

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Another number by the lovely Julie Fowlis. This is from the third season of the BBC's Transatlantic Sessions. Here is the lineup of artists:

Julie Fowlis - vocals
Bruce Molsky - harmony vocals & fiddle
Aly Bain - fiddle
Michael McGoldrick - Whistle
Russ Barenberg - mandolin
Phil Cunningham - piano
Jerry Douglas - slide
Sharon Shannon - button accordion

The song is Bothan Àirigh am Bràigh Raithneach

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Sharon Shannon - Button Accordian
Gerry O'Connor - Banjo
Jim Murray - Guitar
Phil Cunningham - Keyboard Accordian
Aly Bain - Fiddle
Michael McGoldrick - flute
Russ Barenberg - mandolin
James Mackintosh - drums

This is called The Swedish Jig.

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Sharon Shannon, Mike McGoldrick, Dezi Donnelly and Jim Murray at the Cambridge Folk Festival along with friends such as James Delaney Richie Buckley and Neil Yates. The tune is Cavan Potholes, written for Sharon by Donal Lunny.

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Another video from the Transatlantic Sessions. This is Michael Doucet and Sharon Shannon performing La Danse de la Vie. Also seen are Aly Bain, Jerry Douglas, Russ Barenberg, Tommy Hayes and Danny Thompson.

I very much wish that they would release the Transatlantic Sessions in a DVD box set.

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Sharon Shannon, beautiful lass from County Clare, playing the pennywhistle.