Thursday, June 21, 2007

Planxty 'The Little Drummer'

As it's the anniversary today of the defeat in 1798 at Vinegar Hill it's a good excuse to put up some Irish music. I am not a folk fan much but I love Planxty - there's something in their approach that makes me love 'em. Give it a go - you might just like it. I've turned a good few people into PLanxty fans over the years...maybe you're next...? If you like it then you also must watch them playing 'A Blacksmith courted me' - wait for the uileean pipe solo at the end - brilliant... more on the song and lyrics here