Press Release
Press Release
Pride of the West
John McEvoy – Fiddle
John Wynne – Flute
with special guests Arty McGlynn on guitars and Paddy McEvoy on piano
“Pride of The West” is a new album to be released on the Clo-Iar Chonnachta label in Summer 2007. It’s a 13 track, vibrant, dynamic CD, with fiddler John McEvoy and flute player John Wynne brewing a flute/fiddle storm. The musicians are ably supported by the talents of Arty McGlynn on guitars and Paddy McEvoy on piano. The tunes played are mainly from the Sligo/Roscommon repertoire, with unusual local versions of tunes, along with a couple of new compositions thrown into the mix.
Both players have strong Co.Roscommon roots. They both have a huge interest in the flute/fiddle playing of that region. They are both experienced musicians with previous extensive recording and touring careers.
John McEvoy released a solo CD,”Returning” in 1998. He recorded and performed with the group, Bakerswell, and has toured with Providence. He also recorded a critically acclaimed album,”The Kilmore Fancy”(2004), in duet with his flute playing sister, Catherine McEvoy.
John Wynne released his solo album,”With every breath” in 2000. He was a founding member of Providence, with whom he toured extensively. He also played on “Providence”(1999) and the album,”A fig for a kiss”(2001), with the group.
These two musicians have been performing together during the earlier months of 2007 to good reaction. There are a number of CD launches and concert appearances lined up for the rest of 2007, including the official CD launch in Spells Pub and Folk Club, Ballaghadereen, Co.Roscommon, (date tbc) and a CD launch at The Willie Clancy Summer School, Milltown Malbay, Co.Clare in July.