Kevin Burke - Polkas & Reels

[@violundomiel]

Fantastic as always. Everything is so clear when Kevin Burke plays it, the interpretation is right on and the playing superb. Thank you for this.

[@clarebannerman]

One of the greats. Love his playing ----so smooth ♪♫ ♥

[@violayla]

what an incredible control!

[@urikadoori]

I think Kevin is one of those few fiddlers, whose playing alone, unaccompanied, really makes you want to dance. He's just irresistable. Actually, sometimes I like it much better when there are fewer players than you would find in a pub session. Just give me a fiddler like Kevin, a good bodhran player, and perhaps a whistle or flute player, and that would be more than enough for me!

[@PiepsiPanic]

Wow, this is just awesome! I love that "built-in" rhythm! :)

[@davidvivanco]

During the reels, it sounds like there are two fiddles playing at certain points. Incredible.

[@violundomiel]

Wow my new favorite polkas, Thanks for posting this, wish I could go to Swananoa this year. Kevin is the best!"Tolka Polka" what a great name too.

[@cheeseheadfiddle]

The reels set is Cottage Groves, Ed Reavey's Maudabawn Chapel and The Beare Island. He's one of the greats. No doubt.

[@griseldalozada5994]

love this music

[@AllenGarvin]

I love that characteristic upward finger slide of his, especially the double-stopped one at around 5:21!

[@lindamon8]

One of the masters! Thanks for posting.

[@ralpheym]

Kevin Burke is on the staff list for this year's (2009) Swannanoa Gathering during Celtic Week.

[@Xerxes4242]

Sounds great! I'd love to hear it mastered/with a better recording device. Maybe I'll download some and see if he's worth buying!

[@edgarbolton]

Second reel is Maudabawn Chapel

[@ralpheym]

@MrHathouse The last reel is Beare Island by Finbar Dwyer. I don't think its on the The Lonesome Touch album but I could be wrong.

[@SeumasColm]

Yes, Sean Ryan, PJ Hayes, Martin Hayes, Paddy Canny, Michael Coleman, to name a few more.

[@Murph50]

First reel is the College Groves.

[@rockandrollkevin]

My name is Kevin Burke:)

[@ronchigianodesassil7872]

After nine years: Hello Kevin!

[@perileighty3298]

Does anyone know the names of the tunes in this set?

[@24h0peMC]

For the people who are giving different names to the first reel, those names could all work. Many reals have several names.

[@8ightBitKid]

Martina Chione King not really, people mix up the names of a tune, come up with a name based on who they heard it from or a for some other reason, doesn't make that the right name, its the curse of Irish music

[@lesfuroncles]

First reel is The Wheels of the world.