Dusk Till Dawn

This unusual collaboration between an elder statesman of trad and one of its newest young Turks is divided into three parts: Warming Up, featuring such well-known tunes as ‘The Bag of Spuds’ and ‘The Woman of the House’; Dedication Time, consisting mostly of melodies composed by Charlie in honour of various individuals; and In Full Swing, which does exactly what it says on the tin – session standards like ‘The Old Grey Goose’, ‘Lord Gordon’s’ and ‘The Musical Priest’, with Lennon’s fiddle and Connolly’s accordion in perfect tandem. The highlight of the album is a breathtaking version of a Bach prelude originally written for violin, adapted by Connolly for solo accordion and executed with a verve and vigour that promise great things from this young Connemara player.