Police Dog Blues Live

[@andrewfairbrother259]

You play 90 year old music as if you’ve been playing it for 90 years. That’s the best compliment there is. Sublime.

[@iluvguildguitars]

Spot on! She plays like an old soul. AWESOME!

[@DannyJamesGuitar]

Most people don't realise just how much skill it takes to play guitar like that and sing at the same time. Amazing performance.

[@seamusbrowne4909]

Not to mention non-standard Tuning, Open D, if I remember right. This Level of Performance requires a high level of dedication. Deserving of all the superlatives.😮😮😮

[@kidkong637]

@@seamusbrowne4909I was wondering about open tuning.

[@chinto50]

totally agree, the actual right hand action takes a lot of practice. and then to throw the open tuning on top of that.. hey im 72 and still consider myself "average" in this style of pickin. I just think its great that someone so young reverts back to the beginning of todays music. It really is something that many pickers will gravitate back to the "beginnings" of some of the best music on the planet. I evolved from rock, to blues, to old country blues and discovered the beauty of this music . Then I discovered how this music influenced blue grass and how much blues is actually in blue grass.. we all have a journey.. I would like to see her in 10 years.. see what path she finds for herself.. wonderful video.. just wonderful.

[@sebastianmelmoth9100]

The fact that this is wonderful young artist has embraced these beautiful and moving songs from 90-100 years ago, written and performed by the originators of the blues, and the fact that she knows who Blind Blake was, and I imagine Lemon Jefferson and Gary Davis and Memphis Minnie and Big Joe Williams, fills my heart. Bravo.

[@butchbinion1560]

Thanks, this is how blues musicians get started. ✌🏻👊🏼

[@jamescassidy5852]

Impressive picking, I'm 72 and listened to blues all my life and your guitar playing is as good as it gets. Your voice is young, light and female not your average blues sound but it works and is quite refreshing. The way you roll and dance through these blues standards is a joy to listen to. Keep it up. Thank you Muireann you made an old scotsman happy.

[@janstevens8754]

Sounds great. 👍👍👍

[@danpatterson7108]

It's mind blowingly good isn't it! I kept bursting out laughing cause at different points in the album she'd do something on that guitar that was what i'd expect from a master with 50 years experience.. Coming from a kid!

[@jamescassidy5852]

I think she has heard the songs so many times growing up, and seen her dad play them, that everything was already in place before she picked up the guitar.@@danpatterson7108

[@Ken77114]

I am a 83 years old blues lover….totally agree with you. She really is gifted! Bless you girl! 😎🙏

[@lynngunn4567]

I'm same age, and been in love with the blues since my teen age years. This was fresh and lovely. So great to find a new "purist", they are rare these days

[@mulletheadbanger]

Almost crying listening to this , real blues in 2023

[@3niknicholson]

me too! she's so good!

[@tinlizzyism]

Going to see her next month and I excited as over ever been about going to a gig and I’ve seen a lot of great artists/bands

[@mark_fox_music]

The best player I've heard for years. Absolutely incredible, full of feel and authenticity.

[@travisschaefer5286]

Incredible!!!

[@DanFernandesBenficaSaint]

Tommy Emmanuel is the greatest

[@pjcurtis2476]

I was probably one of the first broadcasters to play Blind BLake´s music on Irish Radio (The HOuse of R&B ..Radio 1) back in the 80´s ..I never thought. back then there would. come such an extraordinary talent as Muireann obviously is. ! She has it all...technique, feel, etc!! The spirit if the old ragtime blues lives on in her hands.

[@martinmcdonald4207]

This is a very rare God given talent we have here. Both vocal and guitar plucking are both pitch perfect, Godspeed to you young Muireann Bradley. Slainte.

[@markstrain8989]

Amen 🙏✝️🙏

[@nowhereismyhome1458]

100% the coolest kid in her high school. I hope she comes to the states on a tour soon. John Mayer, let this young lady open for you!! 🙂

[@pharmerdavid1432]

She blows John Mayer off the my stage!

[@patriciafry8634]

He can open for her!

[@NoelRayland]

@@patriciafry8634 In his dreams.

[@catherinerobilliard7662]

Just watched this amazingly talented young woman on Jools Holland’s hootenanny and now I want more

[@davidfarrant4023]

Ditto

[@colinhayes1057]

Ditto

[@mariakirby4469]

Ditto

[@marilynmarshall3509]

Me too

[@anthonyflynn3135]

and me

[@markkennard861]

I don't believe my eyes.. or ears :) your up there with the best of them. Dont stop.

[@flylippfantom8425]

Wow, I'm throwing the towel. I have guitars three times as old as her age that I can't play like her. You are wonderful 💯

[@christaylor2070]

Fantastic Muireann - I'm 77 now , been playing blues and folk since I was 12 and I'm never going to catch up with you! I guess great musicians are born and I believe you have a great future ahead - don't ever lose it🙂!

[@fredblogs3303]

Thank you Jools Holland for bringing this amazing girl / young woman into the limelight …. Wow … what a breath of fresh air … I came straight to her YT channel and subscribed immediately and I’m looking forward to listening to many more beautiful renditions of fantastic classics…. I wish Muireann massive success in 2024 and beyond … this girl ACTUALLY HAS talent … 👍

[@danpatterson7108]

Did you hear her on radio6? that's where i heard her, couldn't stop listening to it! That voice is so perfect for it as well! Was immediately seeing it in some indie film in my head.

[@tdb517]

Absolutely amazing. This young lady is incredibly talented. I hope she gets the recognition she deserves

[@JB-tr6nu]

I've come back to guitar now that I'm retired & tonight I've been blessed to discover this amazing young lady & also Saxon Weiss an 11year old guitar prodigy, all within the last few minutes ..young gifted musicians like this amazes me too no end ...just magically beautiful ❤✌🏽🎸😎

[@billdaniels9539]

Just received your CD in the mail a couple days ago after hearing you on social media. I have not been this enthused by a new blues guitarist in years. I've been a blues fan since my teens and am now 72. I look forward to hearing more of your stuff. You've got that sweet style of Mississippi John Hurt, Elizabeth Cotten, Rev. Gary Davis and the rest of those wonderful old time country blues players. Thanks for keeping that great stuff alive. You are an incredible artist.

[@datanotfound4556]

Where would one find this CD?

[@billdaniels9539]

@@datanotfound4556 Tompkins Square Records. I found their online store. I have an unopened copy for my nephew and the US address is: Josh Rosenthal/Tompkins Square/2335 Larkin Street Apt 11/San Francisco, CA 94109. I play my copy all the time and since Neph is a guitar player I figure he needs to hear Ms. Bradley. I'll probably wind up buying more of her albums to give to all my old blues hound friends. Well, the ones that are still alive. Search Tompkins Square records and they will set you up. Wait until you hear her rendition of Shake Sugaree. And Stagolee. And Richland Woman Blues. And Candyman. Hell, the whole album is dynamite. I got it in CD but it is also available in vinyl and, are you ready? Cassette. Think I'll put that CD on now.

[@rolom3]

Brought me to tears you’re so talented and it’s so beautiful to see a young person playing such old music.

[@panzade]

I was moved to tears also. When I first heard Ry Cooders version I dedicated myself to learning this wonderful blues song. I never got it exactly right but you have. Kudos.👏

[@chinto50]

72 and a blues lover , best pickin Ive heard in a long time young lady.. love it simply love it.

[@billdaniels9539]

Another 72 year old blues lover here. I heard her do Police Dog Blues on social media and immediately ordered the CD. Muireann is amazing.

[@pmayer65]

Half way through this, I suddenly realised I had a huge smile on my face. Say no more!

[@barbarahallowell2613]

I'm in Maryland, USA. Just heard this on late date with Fiachna and just floored ❤❤❤ Pure dead brilliant 😊😊😊❤️👍❤️😊😊

[@gregmaryhughes6830]

I hope you realize what a gift you have. I'm an old guy who has been playing for many years and will never attain to what you already have. Keep going!

[@al23rose]

Ya, me too

[@RinishReddy]

I feel blessed to have discovered you. You play Blind Blake exactly like he played it, without missing a note. And singing along - that's the cherry on the top. Keep making good music. Love from India

[@billdaniels9539]

I used to think that nobody could interpret Blind Blake better than Leon Redbone. That was before I heard this wonderful young lady from Ireland. I ordered her CD and it is all fantastic. Mississippi John Hurt, Reverend Gary Davis, this girl plays them all with her intricate picking and light touch harmonics. I play her record every day.

[@ILIVEAGAIN100]

Mamma mia!!! Senza fiato..sembra di tornare indietro nel tempo, e ascoltare Blind Blake. Un abbraccio dall’Italia..

[@MrJameswingham]

The finest version of this I've ever heard....just utterly astonishing

[@michelpayet]

Many thanks to let this music alive !

[@HarryVerey]

Extraordinarily accomplished country blues guitar and vocal at such a young age .

[@doctrot]

Love the respect you show to the original artists ....It is really nice to see such a young (old soul) playing these songs...... exceptional talent. thank you

[@ridgebackdk]

faith fully restored in the younger generations .... outstanding young lady ... i wish you every bit of luck and good graces on your future ...most refreshing thing i have seen in music in a very very long time ...

[@tonykehoe123]

This wonderful young lady is what I consider to be a true “ throwback” . It’s like a history lesson.

[@michaelclancy9575]

Better musisions and singers at every London tube station, you Paddy's just love to heap praise on people like this and Daniel O'Donnell and that other smelly junky McGowan, give us a break and stop idolising idiots like this just cause they are Paddy's ffs

[@monkeynuts1806]

Awww just love watching this gal. Brightens up a dull day every time. She has a great future ahead of her. So much talent in one so young

[@YeChewB]

Pure class Muireann. I love this kind of music. You are amazingly talented and will go a long way.

[@slickbama8322]

Keep it up sister. Can't go wrong with the blues. great pickin

[@eamonncoady9823]

Not since riverdance have I been so proud. Her dad taught her. He's probably as good but he admitted savage stage fright in an interview on northern Irish radio station. What a dad.

[@neilolsen342]

Blind Blake came back from the dead to play this song one more time and he chose you girl!

[@marioski54]

Stunning!!!!!!!! Blind Blake and Jorma Kaukonen would be pride of this young blues singer

[@mojorider8455]

Oh yeah, I bet Jorma would be so happy to see the finger style tradition being carried on!

[@robinwhitehouse8932]

I was looking up the artists for Jools' Hootenanny and I came across this. Absolutely fantastic playing and singing, I really hope tonight's broadcast helps bring your music to so many new listeners!

[@daviemcf]

Muireann has brought the old blues back to life....just fantastic young lady!! Looking forward to your performance tomorrow night (Monday) 15/ 09 on the Cerys Matthews show on BBC Radio 2 at 21.00hrs....good luck Muireann.

[@sandmonjones8004]

Refreshing see and hearing a young teenage play great acoustic blues from the past. Excellent. I'd go see her in concert.

[@daviddishman7491]

Irelands got talent. It's a YES from me. Well done young lady. You're brilliant. ❤❤

[@daveguitarnowski4402]

This is amazingly cool. I like to feel you're channeling Rory Gallagher's soul when you do this kind of music.

[@KenFernbach]

Yo! This is the real Mc Coy for gosh sakes😂❤ what a gift that she has- glad to be one grateful fan in the audience! 💜🥲😘

[@deltabluesrules]

Nicely done! I’ve been playing this style of music for many years but have never attempted Police Dog because it seemed too hard. You are fearless!

[@daneenmurf1043]

Your username seems legit 😁

[@Deedee-ee1sg]

Amazed a young person would know this old old time song! She can certainly play!!

[@fishplate7]

What a talent! We are witnessing the birth of the next genuine musical superstar!

[@travisschaefer5286]

When I see young acts like this it gives me hope for the world… as long as music doesn’t die, we will be ok

[@MichaelSSmith-hs5pw]

Baby girl makes me proud to be Irish.🎸🎶💕

[@davidharvey8812]

How this young lady isn’t more famous. Watch this space people 🙏🏼🥰

[@danwebb4418]

Sometimes fame destroys the artist...She doin just fine as she is..She don't need to go down to the Crossroads..

[@KelvisB]

I saw you on Jools Holland's hootenanny, you were the highlight of the show, your playing and vocals were inspirational. You are a rare talent, best of luck for your career.

[@dubski_01]

I've just discovered this talented young lady and as a guitarist myself I'm immensely impressed.

[@JamesCordillio]

Just a national treasure. U go girl has to be the best of this young generation ,none to ccompare,

[@Mcountryboy]

I was very impressed by your performance and singing. I`m happy to share this video. Bless you. From Japan.

[@thesongwritersdropin2565]

Muirreann must be a reincarnated Blues player from the thirties. Absolutely phenomenal

[@TheCastellowsLive]

Wow. Muireann, you can do no wrong. So sweet. Luv the rolls and harmonics!

[@alvarvinyals6027]

Great to know that this world is still producing incredible blues players! Really hopeful!

[@JohnMcCormack]

Absolutely fantastic! I heard a clip of this on RTE Radio One this morning and couldn’t believe this sound was coming from a young Donegal girl. Well done! And please keep going with this.

[@eamanlochain1484]

Unreal Neil young crossed with someone who knows how to play guitar. Superstar in making.well done.love from mayo

[@lookissjaxin]

Thanks ☺️ from Tennesssee. That’s great stuff!!!

[@jackod28]

Impressionnant from france…!!!!!…merci de continuer et votre jeu est magnifique…merci ,merci…

[@brew1138]

Love you, Muireanne! Your playing is so great, but your voice transports me back, oh, about a hundred years. SO amazing! The real deal!

[@kaecake9575]

Simply amazing, how someone this young can bring back 100 year old music. So glad I'm a part of that ✨ I'm a fan of your work Muireann, I knew Police Dog Blues would bring so much attention. You still freak me out how you do it I'm still trying to play that song, it's still relevant after so many years.

[@sligomucker]

Love it, and of course you're from Donegal , a county full of talented musicians 😁 l just read your announcement that you're appearing on the Jools Holland Hootenanny on New Year's eve , really looking forward to it. All the best in your future.

[@GerruG]

God bless this young gal. She's a national trassure. God bless her ma and pa for raising her right.

[@seanmellows1348]

Excellent, got the groove just right. Astonishing to think this artist is likely a still decade or two away from the peak of her ability and sophistication.

[@gutebrandao4369]

My kind of girl.shes an old soul...makes me happy evertime I listen to her..

[@rkrbar]

Just surfed in after watching on the hootenanny. A great talent and a super performance. I have been trying to learn police dog blues for longer than you are alive and still I am no where near. Good luck for the future.

[@harrymacintyre]

Class Muireann, would love to hear you in the old Balor Threatre! The Hoot was excellent we were all sitting around the TV in Ballindrait with bottles of wine! Next day I pulled my old Gibson Nick Lucas special out from under the bed, your Dad is having a big influence on all of us! May you live long and prosper!...now I'm off to practice! Later Harry..

[@VAdu56]

I played Picking from the 1970s, it's surprising to see you play so well and keep this spirit of American blues, your Dad must be very proud of you, he educated you well and taught you the wonderful melody of Pinking on the guitar...Super Bravo, from an old Frenchman who will soon be 68 years old....

[@jesusolmosmartinez4723]

Espectacular! Que manera de tocar y cantar a la vez ! Sigue tocando,el mundo necesita música , y siempre un placer escucharte.

[@John-wr6yo]

Do you believe in what they call a throw back. Some one who looks like some one else genetically ,or sounds like the musical embodiment of a long gone era in time. She is it. Thank you for coming back around once again.

[@hideakipage8151]

My favourite blues song performed brilliantly.

[@MrDennis57]

I am speechless. Amazing talent.Bring her to America,and show Taylor S. on how it is done.

[@davidgordon1981]

Red hot!! Thanks. The blues lives and breathes through you. Thanks again!

[@conormccormack6470]

Beautiful guitar playing and a wonderful young voice playing old blues music 👌🥰

[@X-hoshaq-X]

So happy I found this lovely talented young lady! I can only hope you come to America some day ❤

[@rickbullock4331]

The guitar playing is magical. I love this young ladies voice. She’ll only get better as time goes on. I’m sure she’s going to have an amazing career.👍👍🇨🇦

[@colintrend4913]

This is absolutely wonderful stuff. You've both been faithful to the original and made this your own and it's fantastic. I've probably been playing for nearly 4 times longer than you've been alive and I've never been able to play Blind Blake as well as this. Excellent!

[@williamgibbons7095]

Amazing young lady ,wonderful picking blues.

[@HenriAGS]

Yep. This is awesome. Lowkey my favorite cover in here. I watched your older cover for the first time like, 2 weeks ago, this is just as good. Atta girl.

[@gerh33]

Muireann you are blessed by the gods (all if them!😉) I’m here hoping that the organisers have the good sense to ‘top-bill’ you in the Ballyshannon Rory Festival for 2025. Bless you and yours young lady, you make life worth all the hassles👍🇮🇪

[@Synonomous]

Love to hear a Big Mama Thornton tune or two in the future lass. You'd kill it. Thank you!

[@gerd5479]

This is terrific and really refreshing, given the purity of your performance and how you deliver it. Its a rare thing nowadays. Love it.

[@markhackney3305]

I'm 60 years old, I've been playing acoustic blues guitar since I was 15. I can't hold a candle to you. I is humbled. Maybe one day you will be the successor to the throne. Which of course is held by Rory Gallagher.

[@ronweinstock1557]

I used to hear John Jackson play this regularly. I can imagine his smile listening to this.

[@johnerickson1704]

It was so cool to see you bring this song to life with such a fresh a vibrant sound. I think you would have blown Blake away if he heard you play and the vocals were amazing. I hazard to say you made the song your own and your rendition may rival the original in it's execution and emotion. I'm learning guitar and you make this look so easy. I have a lot of work to do but it looks like you're having so much fun playing this one:) Take my hat off to ya!

[@ceilnatkins2680]

Hello Muireann. wanted to leave a comment on your candyman video but comments were turned off. Am very happy and impressed to see and hear a girl of your age playing this music and playing it well like you are doing. Have often thought today's young people were not too interested to keep this wonderful music going, that i have been listening to and playing all my life. Bravo Young Lady! Good Job! It happens i was one of the last students to take a lesson from Rev Gary Davis (learned Candyman) and took lessons thereafter with a number of his students.... Am very touched to have randomly found you on you tube today. you remind me of me when i was your age.

[@twoeagles19]

Could listen All Day !👏😁

[@brucemorrice-sc3zo]

Hi Muireann, I hope you don't mind, but I have sent this video to Richard Lindsay who organises the Ullapool guitar festival. Woody Mann, Stefano Grossman. Elliot Randall, Clive Carrol to name but a few. I really think you would fit in very well with this environment and the people. Great atmosphere and great setup. I hope he contacts you. You would love this event, Bruce.

[@MuireannBradley]

🙏

[@brucemorrice-sc3zo]

@@MuireannBradley hi Muireann, Richard likes what you are doing and will be watching you on Jools hootenanny. All the best.

[@ceilnatkins2680]

Dear Bruce, was just reading your post and thought would let you know that Woody Mann passed away January 2022, in case you are not aware..... Great talent, and great guy that he was.

[@brucemorrice-sc3zo]

@ceilnatkins2680 thanks for your reply, Yes I did know, he was a pure gentleman and time spent with him was fabulous. RIP In fact I received one of those gig emails and they still had a follow for Woody Mann. I sent them an email enlightening them to his passing, took of the woody page but no obituary or even a statement to inform people of his passing.

[@eddiediamond434]

Been a big fan of this young lady, she’s wonderful.

[@joedunne6737]

Amazing, a true prodigy mentored by her dad. I'd love to hear him play.

[@SlimDavenport]

Heard a bit more Irish accent than on the home recording but I could be wrong. Sounds terrific either way 👌.

[@RossOneEyed]

You really have a handle on the old blues songs. It is a joy to see and hear the younger kids playing the old stuff!

[@jamesrobinson8379]

Missed her on Joel's Holland show . Glad to have found this wonderfully talented young lady on here. Wonderfull ❤

[@kirkhepburnmiddleagedwhiteguy]

Natural talent right there. Excellent feel for the song. Very nice.

[@bamabonkers]

GReat job on Police Dog Blues, really enjoyed it. Keep up the great work. Go raibh maith agat.

[@bamabonkers]

Molly Tuttle and Tommy Emmanuel are going to tour England in the next few weeks. If you can I greatly recommend seeing them are the are both phenomenal guitarists. Slan leat.

[@justbud]

Found this lady last night ain’t stopped listening 😮👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Great sound 👌🏻😎

[@aaronz.]

Listening to this brings me great joy. I hope you always make music, you are fantastic.

[@dieselman7453]

Man that was class girl unreal some great picking there I love blind Blake cheers from Ireland 🇮🇪 crossmaglen 👍👍👍🎸🎸🎸🎸✌️

[@3niknicholson]

Oh, just noticed this is your channel, wow again, great performance! One of my favourite songs from Blind Blake, nice to know his music is in good hands.