Episode 36-Tune Tale with Billy McComiskey

Where do the tunes come from? When does inspiration hit? Shannon learns that it's all about timing, in this short story about a jig by accordion player Billy McComiskey. Plenty of music here, too. Full playlist below. * * * * * * * Thanks to everybody for listening. And a special thank you to Chris Murphy, Naka Ishii, David Vaughan, Brian Benscoter, Joe Garrett, Gerry Corr, and one anonymous donor for underwriting this episode. Please CLICK HERE if you can kick in to support this podcast! * * * * * * * Visit IrishMusicStories.org * * * * * * * Music Heard on IMS Episode 36 all music traditional, unless otherwise indicated Tune: “Free the Heel,” from Kitchen SessionArtists: Matt & Shannon Heaton Tune: "Hometown Lullaby," from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: "The Priest and his Boots," from Cover the BuckleArtists: Seán Clohessy, Sean Mccomiskey, Kieran Jordan Tune: "D Chimes," from Production Music Made for Irish Music StoriesArtist: Matt Heaton Tune: "Poor Timing," from Kitchen SessionArtists: Billy, Sean, and Mikey Mccomiskey

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The show about traditional music, and the bigger stories behind it. Host Shannon Heaton talks to musicians, dancers, and scholars about where Irish music has been, where it's going, and what it means to so many people around the globe. Whether you already play fiddle or know dance steps, or you don't know anything about traditional music, the emphasis of this show is creativity, community, and heritage.