Celtic Music: Rattle the Boards
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The traditional Irish group Rattle the Boards was started in 1992 by three members of the Knocknagow Ceili Band based in Clonmel, County Tipperary and has already spent several years playing for dancers all over Ireland. Benny McCarthy, Pat Ryan and John Nugent were joined by singer John T. Egan (known as "John T." to distinguish him from the other John). Since their start, they have been much sought after in Ireland and Europe.
The Irish Times says of their music, "Tunes familiar to every parish but with a bit of fire under them."
(Publicity photo by A. McCarthy from the Rattle the Boards website.)
Rattle the Boards: The Musicians
Pat Ryan - Fiddle, Mandolin and Banjo - Pat learned music while young from his father Jack Ryan who was a fiddler with the Knocknagow Ceili Band. Pat comes from Clonmel in County Tipperary.
John Nugent - Guitar - John began playing rock and popular music on guitar while young and began his love of Irish music when he met Pat Ryan. He comes from Newcastle in County Tipperary.
John T. Egan - Vocals - John T. has been singing since he was very young. He lists such great Irish singers as Luke Kelly, Liam Clancy & Christy Moore as influences. He also comes from Newcastle.
Rattle the Boards' Latest Album
Released 2008
The Parish Platform
Guest musicians include Jon Kenny, Donnchadh Gough, Des Dillon, Albie Grace, Decky ODwyer and Paul Ryan. Recorded in 2008 at Doon Studio in County Waterford.
Track listing:
1. Polkas: Cuz Teahans/polka Gan Ainm/Johnny Leary's Polka
2. Song: St.Patrick Was a Gentleman
3. Hornpipes: The Galway Hornpipe/The Peacocks Feather
4. Reels: Jim Mckillops/Love at the Endings/The High Reel
5. Quickstep: Whistling Rufus
6. Jigs: Jimmy's Jig/Jig Gan Ainm
7. Air: The Autumn Sky
8. Off To California
9. Reel: Masons Apron
10. Song: The Nightingale
11. Jigs:The Irish Washerwoman/The Maid In the Meadow/Humours of Drinagh
12. Reels: Farrell O'gara/Ríl Gan Ainm/The Flying Irishman
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Rattle the Boards' Debut Album
1999
Rattle the Boards
The band was joined on this debut album by Martha Beardmore on vocals. The album was recorded in 1999 at Harmony Row Studios in Ennis, Ireland.
Track listing:
1-Jigs: Father O'Flynn / Jacksons Jug of Brandy / Larry O'Gaffe
2-Reels: Miss Monaghan / Red Haired Lass / Dances at Kilfenora
3-Song: Talk to me
4-Hornpipes: Lad O'Beirnes / Walshes Hornpipe
5-Reels: Kylebrack Rambles / Bonny Kate
6-Reels: George Whites Favourite / Cooleys Reel / Master Crowleys
7-Air: Da old Resting Chair
8-Jig: Jack Ryans Jig / Queen Of the Fair
9-Reels: The Controversial / Hand me down the tackle / Boys of Ballisadare
10-Song: Loving Hannah
11-Hornpipes: The Black Swan / Kitty Wedding
12-Polkas: Rattle The Boards Polkas
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