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Blackbird: Bio

Rachel comes from a family rich in music. Both her mom and dad play professionally as classical musicians. She lived in Sweden as a child and was drawn to Celtic music in her teens. Rachel plays the Irish flute, penny whistle, accordion and piano. Rachel_Whistle_front_1.JPG

 

 

 

 

Bob’s mom came originally from County Limerick, Ireland and inspired his love for Celtic music. When he was a boy, she frequently sang in Gaelic and loved to play the fiddle and piano. Bob plays the fiddle, guitar, cittern and piano.Bob_fiddle_450.JPG

  

 

 

 

Discography:

Good Morning, Good Night! - 2011

      Gus' Run/On the Loose

      Peppermint Polka

      Brian's Favorites

      The Little Beggarman

      The Merry Blacksmith

      I'll Sing You a Song

      Flop-Eared Mule, Spootiskerry

      The Parting Glass

      Waltz at the Edge of the World

      Lullin' the Littlun'

      The Sleeping Tune

      The Singing Bird

      Rainy Day Waltz

      The Moon and Stars Watch Over You

  Blackbird CD Sampler - 2010

      Brian's Favorites

      Joseph Baker

      The Merry Blacksmith

      Lullin the Littlun

      January 28th

      The Foxhunters, John Docherty's, The Butterfly 

Discography with Wind that Shakes the Barley:

      Lough Rask - 2008

      Wind in the Sails - 2002

 Bob also performs on

       Fortune Turns the Wheel - 2000

       Celtic Field - 1996