If I gave you a word association test and said “Concertina” chances are I would hear back “Noel Hill”. He is the master of his instrument and rooted in the powerful musical tradition of Co. Clare. As a child he listened at the feet of the legendary piper, Willie Clancy, who is a lasting influence. Support on the album comes from Alec Finn, Artie McGlynn, Steve Cooney, Brian McGrath and Liam O’Connor. With such credentials Noel found no need to seek out the esoteric, but chose standard session tunes like: The Humours of Ballyloughlin, Drowsie Maggie, The Foxhunter’s Jig and Stirling Castle.

NH 002 CD $16