Kevin Burke and Michael O'Domhnaill(8)

Fionnghuala/Sweeney's Buttermilk/The Musical Priest/Jenny's Chicken

[@JewandGreek]

Whenever Kevin Burke plays, the look on his face reminds me of a jeweler cutting a diamond. There's absolutely no emotion - just total focus on his craft.

[@joannehack7588]

Indeed

[@brianfinley6798]

Oh god...this performance took place, I believe, in 1982 in the TV studios of WOUB in Athens, Ohio. I know this because when the camera pans the audience in the beginning, there's myself sitting with a bartender I worked with at a place called Mr. Bojangles (upstairs from O'Hooley's...I wonder whatever happened to Bert?). Anyhow...these two guys, Kevin & Micheal...phew...their LP "Promenade" had already permanently altered my DNA and rearranged the wiring of my brain, and seeing them from a few feet away was like an out-of-the-body experience. It really messed me up for a long time. I spoke briefly with Micheal O'Domnaill afterwards to ask what tuning he used, and he looked at me like I'd asked what was his favorite toothpaste...

[@kate1121]

U didn't find out?

[@brianfinley6798]

@@kate1121 DADGAD

[@august_astrom]

Michael: Niew,... Kevin: Niiiew! Michael: Niiiew! Always loved that little exchange! Like two brothers messing around!

[@KCavan]

Was just casually listening to this, when I heard a tapping noise, it was my foot, keeping pretty good time but totally involuntary. Check out the studio recording of Fionnghuala on the Bothy Band's debut album ''Old Hag You Have Killed Me'', it's like nothing you've ever heard before!

[@7gorm7]

RIP Micheal , wonderful musician

[@tmiso]

Great, Was Looking for a recording of Lord Franklin and stumbled into heaven

[@joannehack7588]

Kevin Burke is magnificent. Nuff’ said. AMEN

[@cheeseheadfiddle]

Michael O really is the benchmark. I was just looking around for great videos to recommend to a friend who wants to hear what it is really about. John Blake, yes, John Doyle, yes, Daithi, Arty--all awesome. But Michael is so much the essence in my mind. Restrained, supporting the music perfectly, never showboating. I never saw him play. So thanks for this chance. RIP.

[@ShiatsuShinTaiInternational]

They are all great, but nobody takes to where Michael takes it.

[@denisbrandt9376]

That is the great thing about youtube. That people like you share such treasures. Thank you very, very much.

[@tadamasaueda]

Thank you, O'Day Moher for uploading the clip! I searched for a video in which some legendary musician plays the Musical Priest to learn the tune. Anyway, This is a great performance. Tada from Japan.

[@Melvorgazh]

I love it when Kev says “yewh” and Micheál repeats it at the beginning. All those little things. 🙂 Or was it “yewooh”? Wondering what does that mean. 🤷🏻 His sister Tríona Ní Dhomhnaill told me his gorgeous giotár here was sadly stolen 😐 Must have plenty just as fine in Heaven. RIP, Máistéir Micheál ❤️

[@jackaubrey8585]

"Now"

[@Melvorgazh]

@@jackaubrey8585 Now?

[@johnmc3862]

@@Melvorgazh Its just 'now' with a rural Irish accent.

[@Melvorgazh]

@@johnmc3862 With a Ceannanais or Gaothdobhairian accent? 😛 Thanks. I shall listen carefully and slowing it down with my AnyTune app. 👍🏻 Go raibh maith agat

[@johnmc3862]

@@Melvorgazh haha, they were having the craic and playing in front of a crowd wasn't going to change that 🤣

[@BarryHawk]

They kinda, totally killed it ...sublime

[@beorn9188]

The epitome of Irish music!

[@flatw00d1]

greatest rhythm guitarista yet to live...........imo

[@oldchris3398]

The spoken Gallic is the same rythams as the fiddle guitar duo.Beautiful.Kevin Burke does live in Portland Oregon,and I wonder if he ever played with St.William Rory Gallagher? Old Chris a retired fiddler and Greeter of Albuquerque NM tune fiddle D A E B.

[@MrBollox79]

and much thanks to O'Day Moher for posting such a great concert!

[@maireadmcdonnell]

This is amazing

[@DanTheman6004]

This is beyond perfection

[@michelleong2762]

Incredible playing!

[@dinkydog56]

They make it look so easy.

[@asseroflove8689]

Love your music guys

[@BIGMOUTHLOUIS]

Awesome! Learning is so enriching!

[@MrBollox79]

brilliant musicians...

[@CaioWhistler]

Powerful playing

[@carmelcrowley158]

Hey you with your toothpaste, just dont be so serious, John Blake, trust

[@johnmagee7485]

Magic

[@yintaichi]

Like good Catholic boys, they manage to play this wild swingin' music without moving their bodies is " unseemly " ways.

[@tommartin358]

+yin taichi Tommy Peoples would have been moving all over the place!

[@mathieufournier3175]

Microphones...

[@ruthruffatto7143]

you are so right thats so funny

[@Melvorgazh]

When is the Blu ray being released? Tha toil Micheál liom

[@asseroflove8689]

What language is that?

[@AdeebaZamaan]

Scottish Gaelic nonsense rhymes, Michael explains at the beginning.

[@jamesdonalfaulkner]

@@AdeebaZamaan Very close to Irish... Suas leis a Gaelige!

[@ChickenSaysBak]

6:23 Jesus is in the crowd!

[@jondoe8889]

Jesus blessed the Irish with great music. He was a fan!

[@kitiamuriel]

Strepitoso!