Here are some sample tracks from Toraigh's CD, "Tripping Up The Stairs" in RealMedia format. You need the RealMedia player to be able to listen to this music. Visit the RealMedia web site to obtain the RealPlayer free of charge if you don't already have it.
Newry Town
Star of the County Down
Scatter the Mud
The Old Chemise
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1. Newry Town (2:54)
An outlaw pleases his wife by giving her the money he steals but she loses her valuable source of support when he's captured and meets his fate
lead vocal & bodhran: Mary Dennis; backing vocal, whistle and bass: Bob Midden; guitar: Jack McMahon; keyboard: Mick Gilliam
2. Brennan on the Moor (2:52)
The traditional story of a clever man led astray by a cleverer woman ...
lead vocal & bass: Bob Midden; backing vocals: Mary Dennis, Mark Bunce; guitar: Jack McMahon; keyboard: Mick Gilliam; bodhran: Mary Dennis
3. Cobbler's Daughter (2:24)
A troubling but perky song about a strange and tragic event in a young woman's life
lead vocal & bodhran: Mary Dennis; guitar: Jack McMahon; keyboard: Mick Gilliam; whistle: Bob Midden; arrangement derived from a recording by Kate Rusby
4. The Thugamar Fein an Samradh Linn Set (4:21)
A haunting slow air followed by two jigs, the first, Blarney Pilgrim, made famous by the popular movie, Titanic, ending with Donneybrook Fair
violin & bodhran: Mary Dennis; flute & bass guitar: Bob Midden; guitar: Jack McMahon; keyboard: Mick Gilliam
5. Green Grow the Rushes (3:42)
A lyrical love song, penned by renowned Scottish poet, Robert Burns, borrowing from the arrangement by Cherish the Ladies, dedicated in gratitude for the mentorship from the leader of that group, Joannie Madden
lead vocal: Mary Dennis; backing vocals: Bob Midden, Mark Bunce; guitar: Jack McMahon; keyboard: Mick Gilliam; bass guitar: Bob Midden; arrangement derived from a recording of Cherish the Ladies
6. Star of the County Down (1:56)
A love song with rhythm and verve, which still retains its freshness and charm in spite of years of familiarity
lead vocal, bass guitar & whistle: Bob Midden; backing vocals: Mary Dennis, Mark Bunce; guitar: Jack McMahon; keyboard: Mick Gilliam
7. Maid Behind the Bar Set (2:10)
Two reels: the first, Maid Behind the Bar, a lilting tribute to those who serve so we can imbibe; the second, a tune that belies its title, Drowsy Maggie, with its rugged and relentless rhythm
flute & bass guitar: Bob Midden; violin: Mary Dennis; guitar: Jack McMahon; keyboard: Mick Gilliam
8. Song For Ireland (5:12)
A tribute to some of the things that make Ireland dear, written by Phil Colclough, made famous by Mary Black and Dick Gaughan
vocal: Bob Midden; guitar: Tom DelGreco; written by Phil Colclough; arranged similar to a recording by Dick Gaughan
9. Scatter the Mud Set (3:06)
Three jigs: the albm titletune, Tripping up the Stairs, flanked by Scatter the Mud and the Kesh Jig
violin & bodhran: Mary Dennis; flute & bass guitar: Bob Midden; guitar: Jack McMahon; keyboard: Mick Gilliam
10. The Diggers (2:04)
A song about a group of poor farmers who unsuccessfully attempted to resist English occupation in the mid-17th century; written by Leon Rosselson; arrangement derived from a live performance by Karen Casey and John Doyle
lead vocal & bodhran: Mary Dennis; backing vocals: Bob Midden & Mark Bunce; written by Leon Rosselson; arrangement derived from a live performance by Karen Casey and John Dolan
11. Wild Colonial Boy (3:09)
An Irish immigrant to Australia meets an untimely end to his outlaw life
lead vocal & bass guitar: Bob Midden; backing vocals: Mary Dennis & Mark Bunce; bodhran: Mary Dennis; guitar: Jack McMahon; keyboard: Mick Gilliam
12. The Planxty Mrs. O'Connor Set (3:52)
A Turlough O'Carolan harp tune followed by two jigs, Tobins ending with the high spirited but minor-keyed Cliffs of Moher
flute: Bob Midden; violin & bodhran: Mary Dennis; guitar: Jack McMahon; keyboard: Mick Gilliam; bass: Bob Midden
13. Ploughboy Laddies (4:06)
A beautiful but sad tale about a young lass betrayed by faithless young lads
lead vocal: Mary Dennis; guitar: Jack McMahon; keyboard: Mick Gilliam; C whistle: Bob Midden
14. Road to Lisdoonvoorna Set (2:29)
Two hard driving jigs, Road to Lisdoonvoorna and well-known Morrison's
violin & bodhran: Mary Dennis; whistle & bass guitar: Bob Midden; guitar: Jack McMahon; keyboard: Mick Gilliam
15. The Old Chemise (1:33)
A comic tale of trouble involving a used undergarment
lead vocal & bodhran: Mary Dennis; backing vocals: Bob Midden & Mark Bunce
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