A remarkable historical set, this record documents the recordings of a splendid early Irish-American dance band from Boston. Dan Sullivan was renowned in Boston as one of the finest fiddlers in the traditional style. The exhilarating ensemble that he led were in demand for dances in the area around Boston and made many recordings between 1926 and the mid-‘thirties. This collection includes some of their finest sides and recordings by individual members of the ensemble.
1 Irish Dance Set – Figure No.2
2 Dan Sullivan’s Favourite
3 Tickling Mary Jane
4 The Rabbit Catcher
5 Londonderry Hornpipe
6 Miller’s Reel / Duffy the Dancer
7 Bantry Bay
8 Billy Hanafin’s Reel
9 Green Grow the Rushes-O
10 Versouviana Dance
11 Boil the Kettle Early
12 Groves Hornpipe
13 Johnny Will You Marry Me?
14 Lord Longon’s Reel
15 Lanigan’s Ball
16 Blackberry Blossom / Bonnie Kate
17 I’m Leaving Tipperary
18 Silver Slipper / Jerry Daly’s Hornpipe
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