Chulrua is Paddy O’Brien, button accordion; Pat Egan, guitar, vocals and Patrick Ourceau, fiddle. Paddy is one of the most respected collectors in traditional music with over 4,000 tunes in his repertoire. This album features the music of Tipperary and Clare, which perfectly suits Ourceau who plays Tipperary style fiddle. Rather than elaborate ornamentation, the duo seek the beauty and depth of the music. Pat Egan’s rhythmic support keeps the tunes moving along at a good pace. Egan also contributes four vocals that coaxes the maximum meaning from the lyrics with his straight forward trad style. The often recorded, Bridget Flynn, finds its way back to its roots in one of the album’s highlights. This is the CD for those who like their trad music pure and free of crossover influences.

SH 23022 CD $16